The word "woke" is tossed around a lot in political and social debates all around the country. It's ramping up as Election Day draws near. The term carries different meanings and strong emotional ...

The term "woke" has evolved significantly from its original meaning. Traditionally, it means being awake or conscious, but in recent years, it has taken on a broader, more political significance. The ...

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Harris made this remark during Recode's Code Conference on May 31, 2017. In August 2024, users on X shared the brief quote in a roughly 13-second video clip. However, as we've documented below with an ...

In Tuesday’s joint address of Congress, President Donald Trump said there was one bogeyman he wanted America to stand against: Being “woke.” “We’ve ended the tyranny of so-called diversity, equity and ...

Recently, a letter writer asked about the meaning of “woke.” For most of my adult life I have been fascinated by the source of words, and how they as symbols change over time. “Woke” emerged as a ...

Former Democratic congressman Anthony Weiner snubbed former Republican congressman George Santos’ suggestion that Biden administration Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg be the running mate of ...

What does “woke” mean in the context of use by conservative Republicans such as Ron DeSantis? Does it mean anyone or any idea that you don’t agree with? And what is wrong with DEI (Diversity, Equity, ...