# If Diversity Matters... Why Doesn't the Left Practice It? | Wacky Wednesday

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Podcast: [Common Sense with Chad Law | Political Commentary](https://stenobird.com/podcast/common-sense-with-chad-law-political-commentary-4943048)
Published: 2026-06-25T01:27:31+00:00
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Text the show! We hear constantly that representation matters. But who gets represented—and who decides? In this episode, Chad examines the growing gap between the rhetoric of diversity and the reality of political decision-making. Using Portland, congressional districts, party primaries, and several recent political examples, he explores whether modern identity politics is driven by principle or by power. The conversation also tackles: • Portland's unique political culture • The differenc...

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