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The U.S. in the Era of Trump

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The conclusion of an election that saw an historic clash over the values of diversity, inclusion, and the meaning of “America” has brought with it a surge in uncertainty for minority and other historically disadvantaged communities in the U.S. The damage was extensive: the nearly year and a half of campaigning saw ethnic and religious minorities disparaged, immigrants targeted, women (including his opponent) subjected to misogynistic abuse, the mainstream press caught in the crosshairs of an anti-media campaign, and rhetorical and symbolic resonances in speeches and advertising that drew white supremacists and other far-right extremists out of the woodwork.

In what ways has Trump’s election reshaped the social and political climate for vulnerable American populations, including women, Latinos, black people, immigrants, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities? How is the post-election retreat from data showing racial resentment as the highest predictor of Trump support endangering reality-based solutions for vulnerable communities, politicians, and analysts? And how has his rise to power connected to and amplified similar right-wing, ethno-nationalist politics globally?

Whether and how American conservatives and the Republican Party—now set to hold power in all three branches of government—are able to manage a resurgent coalition of ethno-nationalist voters as well as the capacity for progressive and Democratic activists to create social, political, and legal structures to protect vulnerable communities will determine what life in Trump’s America will look like for the at-risk. This ClimateWatch rounds up a number of key news items, analyses, and commentaries providing insight on what has happened and what could be on the horizon.

Hate Incidents, Crimes & Groups

• Over 200 Incidents of Hateful Harassment and Intimidation Since Election Day (Southern Poverty Law Center)
• “A Running List Of Reported Racist Incidents After Donald Trump’s Victory” (BuzzFeed News)
• “Reports of racist graffiti, hate crimes post-election” (CNN)
• “Claims of hate crimes possibly linked to Trump’s election reported across the US” (The Guardian)
• “Campuses Confront Hostile Acts Against Minorities After Donald Trump’s Election” (The New York Times)
• “‘Gay families burn in hell, TRUMP 2016’ Hate incidents surge in wake of election” (PinkNews)
• “Ku Klux Klan announces Donald Trump victory parade as white supremacists celebrate nationwide” (The Independent)

Protests

• “U.S. protesters plan fifth day of marches against Trump presidency” (Reuters)
• “Anti-Trump protests continue across US as 10,000 march in New York” (The Guardian)
• “Anti-Trump protest updates: Demonstrators march in downtown L.A. for fifth night” (The Los Angeles Times)

Racial, Ethnic & Religious Minorities

• “Donald Trump Win Has Blacks, Hispanics and Muslims Bracing for a Long 4 Years” (The New York Times)
• “For Muslim Americans, Fear and Shock at a Trump Presidency” (Foreign Policy)
• “Latino And Immigrant Leaders Resigned To President Trump But Prepared To Fight Him” (BuzzFeed News)
• “Undocumented Immigrants Fear Mass Deportation Under President Trump” (BuzzFeed News)
• “Immigrants fear Trump deportations: ‘This election changed my optimism’” (The Guardian)
• “Central Americans Are Terrified This Safe Haven Program Will Get Cancelled Under Trump“(BuzzFeed News)
• “Trump’s election means more police brutality towards black people” (The Guardian)
• “Trump victory a new challenge for Dakota pipeline protesters” (Reuters)

Women

• “Trump Inauguration To Be Met By Mass ‘Women’s March On Washington’” (The Thomson Reuters Foundation, via The Huffington Post)
• “Women Rush To Get Long-Acting Birth Control After Trump Wins” (NPR)
• “Trump’s transition team: Binders with few women” (Politico)
• “Republican women who opposed Trump quietly plan a comeback” (The Washington Post)

Sexual & Gender Minorities

• “These Are The LGBT Rights Trump Could Start Reversing On Day One” (BuzzFeed News)
• “Trump Victory Alarms Gay and Transgender Groups” (The New York Times)

People with Disabilities

• “Disability Rights Advocates Are Terrified Of A Donald Trump White House” (The Huffington Post)
• “Trump Win Brings Uncertainty On Disability Policy” (Disability Scoop)

White Reactionism

• “‘This was a whitelash’: Van Jones’ take on the election results” (CNN)
• “Donald Trump’s Victory Was Built on Unique Coalition of White Voters” (The New York Times)
• “White Riot” (Vox)
• “Please Stop Saying Poor People Did This” (Jezebel)
• “I’ve heard enough of the white male rage narrative” (The Guardian)

Global Response

• “How Trump’s Win Could Embolden Anti-Muslim Hate Groups Around The World” (BuzzFeed News)
• “Myanmar Government, Anti-Muslim Leaders Alike Congratulate Trump” (Radio Free Asia)
• “Europe’s anti-immigrant leaders are taking Trump’s show on the road” (The Washington Post)
• “South Africa’s Neo-Nazi Movement Sent Donald Trump Congratulations After His Win” (BuzzFeed News)
• “Donald Trump Protest Sees EDL Members Clash With Demonstrators Over Racism” (The Huffington Post)
• “Hundreds join anti-Trump protest in Vancouver” (CBC News)

Support Campaigns

• #TransLawHelp
• Women’s March on Washington

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