Ann Friedman reminds us that ideology is shaped by personal experience:
Are there two political forces more vilified than interest groups and identity politics? No matter what your ideology or political party, if you want to prove that you are truly committed to the betterment of our nation, you are almost required to speak out against these pernicious influences. Organizing with other people who share your particular identity and interests? That’s selfish. Practically anti-democratic. And, many have argued in this magazine and in other progressive venues over the past 20 years, it’s harmful to liberalism.