The word "woke" dates back more than a century and has a range of meanings. Today it refers to the effort to be alert to injustice and try to change it. But many conservatives now use it pejoratively.

The president also warned that companies and universities could face federal investigation if they preserve their diversity, ...

There has always been a segment of the political class that has maintained power by keeping people frightened and angry enough to vote accordingly when they are promised protection. The United States ...