The intermingling of politics and recognition in most forms of artistry is permanent. The idea that one’s politics should determine if an artist is to be lauded or ignored is present in movies and TV for sure. Hopefully these authors can cut the Hugo award problem off at the pass before it becomes completely ingrained.
It’s interesting.
The anti-PC group has only invited people to join and vote. Some of their opponents are actually offering to pay the membership for those who will vote their way.
Guess which group the media has accused of using underhanded tactics?