In today’s political landscape, it feels like ticking the right identity boxes is becoming more important than standing for clear, consistent values. The rise of candidates like Benjamin Doyle is a case in point, a person who publicly identifies as Māori, disabled, trans or non-binary, and uses they/them pronouns. Is this a genuine reflection of identity, or a carefully curated persona designed to align with a certain political brand?
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