Transgender School
An honest, eye-opening, mother-daughter conversation that’s different than most. Join Jackie as she shares her journey to fully becoming the woman she was always meant to be, and hear from her mom Bridget about the mistakes she made, the things she got right, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Together, Jackie and Bridget will discuss current events, welcome guests, and share actions you can take to support trans people.
Transgender School’s Analysis of Trump’s Win
Although the impact of the 2024 elections on American marginalized groups remains uncertain, it doesn’t look very promising. The latest setback in the ballots arguably forces Liberals to reinvent themselves if they want to prevent a one-party rule, which is what the demographic trends of this election suggest will happen.
In this episode, Jackie offers an eye-opening analysis of Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris, its impact on the international political landscape, a prediction of how this result will affect culture wars in the United States, and more. You’ll also hear about how transgender rights and immigration policies played a pivotal role in Vice President Harris’ defeat, Ezra Klein’s analysis of how the Democratic Party should reinvent itself, the fragmentation in our national identity, and much more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- About voters’ demographics and their perception of excessive progressivism (4:10)
- Should crafting messages tailored for swing voters be a priority for the next elections? (9:20)
- About the Democratic Party and the growing gap between it and working-class voters (14:40)
- An analysis of how Trump’s presidency will impact the international political landscape (24:30)
- Jackie shares her thoughts on what might happen with American society in the next four years (31:00)
- Why we must live our lives normally despite the changes we may be about to face (39:40)
Connect with Jackie and Bridget:
- Transgender Support: Becoming a True Ally Video Course on Vimeo
- Transgender School Patreon Membership with all exclusive content
- Transgender School on Medium
- Website
- Community Facebook Group
- YouTube
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