However, those who want a deeper understanding of American politics, and America more generally, would be better off reminding themselves “It’s the racism, stupid.” Again and again, year after year, we see that while racism may change form and vernacular, American politics always comes back to racism, always. The Covid-19 is now hitting African Americans more than almost any other group in the US. While this has been devastating and painful for many African Americans, it has also made it possible for many white Americans to downplay the impact of the pandemic. For many white Americans, the question of reopening America pits non-white lives against conveniences for white people. Again and again, year after year, we see that while racism may change form and vernacular, American politics always comes back to racism, alwaysThis racial reality has made worse by a white supremacist presidential administration.