Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment Is Killing America's Heartland

In Dying of Whiteness, Metzl argues that whiteness becomes a risk factor. Do you agree with his assessment? What are the strengths and weaknesses of his argument?

Metzl briefly mentions his own background several times in the text. What is his personal relationship to his research, and how does it influence his work?

Metzl often speaks about how issues that do not appear racially-charged on the surface, such as gun control or education funding, nevertheless often reflect racial attitudes and have a disproportionate impact upon minority communities. What are some of the hidden impacts of these issues, and how do they illustrate The Societal Impacts of Racial Resentment more generally?