How do we get more men to join the anti-Trump resistance? | Saul Austerlitz
Summary
A Brooklyn activist group opposing President Trump has mostly women members, with men making up only about 20%. Many men have stopped participating in anti-Trump activities for various reasons, including feeling personally unaffected by political issues. The group believes inviting more men to join could help strengthen their movement.Key Facts
- The activist group was started by two men but is now about 80% female.
- After President Trump’s second term began in 2024, the group doubled in size.
- Research shows that protest groups against Trump are mainly white, well-educated women in middle age.
- Some men have stopped participating because they feel safe or not personally impacted by political issues.
- Fewer men attend smaller protest events, though larger ones see more male participants.
- The group encourages men on the sidelines to join and become active in resisting policies they disagree with.
- Women currently lead most anti-Trump activism efforts in this group.
- Leaders believe involving more men is important for building a stronger, more inclusive political movement.
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