The anti-woke warriors used to defend free speech. Now they make McCarthyism look progressive | Arwa Mahdawi

The anti-woke movement, once hailed for its resistance against cancel culture, now wields power to silence critics of cancel culture. This pivot is evident in high-profile firings and deportations targeting advocates like Rachel Accurso, who faced backlash over her support for Palestinian rights on her children's show. Now, seen as "Maga flunkies," this group uses their influence to suppress dissent based on sensitive issues like antisemitism and Palestinian activism, marking a new era where cancelling is a political tool rather than a statement of solidarity.