CIVIC LANE In the UK Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson says social media and increasingly aggressive political rhetoric have helped normalize racism and misogyny in Britain. She specifically highlighted violent misogyny among some young men and criticized police responses to violence against women. The comments immediately cross politics, gender, social media, free speech and generational tensions. Critics can argue politicians are themselves inflaming division, while supporters see a real deterioration in public discourse. It is almost tailor-made for a high-comment poll.