Due to overuse, /racism/ has become a devalued word in the marketplace of ideas. The Left appreciates, but does not condone, precise, critical thinking.
Charges of racism aren’t really what Kimberley Strassel is writing about.
She’s concerned with Lois Lerner using her IRS position to threaten political opponents. With the Wisconsin AG who ran a campaign of terror against Scott Walker and his allies. With mob attacks on proponents of Prop 8 in California.
This isn’t just verbal harassment, it’s much worse.