I’m taking a leave of absence from Twitter. There’s nothing enjoyable about reading a 140-character political opinion, clicking on it to see discussion, and finding racism at every turn. This isn’t coded racism, either, unless you think “gas the jews” and “hang the *rs” is somehow coded. Such vileness was bubbling long before Donald Trump, but I’m convinced he’s given it renewed focus and legitimacy — not just on Twitter, but in America at large.