The Godfather of the Woke Right

theatlantic.comPublished: 5/7/2025

Summary

The "woke right" movement, popularized by figures like Pat Buchanan, presents a conservative vision of America emphasizing identity and nationalism, drawing from anti-left sentiments and elements of historical revisionism found in Buchanan's 2011 manifesto. This conservative approach contrasts with left-wing focuses on equality and diversity while sharing influences from Buchanan's analysis, which critiques American history as driven by ethnonationalism rather than egalitarian ideals.