I use the term “white progressive” as a stand-in for a particular strain of whiteness. I am not referring to someone’s political affiliation, such as Democrat or Republican, Labor or Tory. I use the term to refer to white people who see themselves as racially progressive, well-meaning, nice. They might call themselves “woke,” or even claim to be “beyond race.” White progressives are generally on the left side of the political spectrum but can be moderates, centrists, or “soft” conservatives.
