Shift in Focus of Left-leaning Hollywood Activists Post-Trump Victory

Key Points

• Industry activists are shifting focus to local progressive causes and downballot races post-Trump victory
• Climate change, reproductive rights, and immigration remain key concerns
• Local and state-level elected officials seen as a firewall against potential Trump administration policies
• Greater impact on local races compared to national contests
• Celebrities play a significant role in volunteer recruitment and fundraising for down-ballot races

Pros

• Focus on protecting vulnerable communities
• Advocating for progressive legislation at state and local levels
• Increased impact on local races
• Celebrity endorsements bring volunteer recruitment and fundraising prowess

Cons

• Uncertainty over the effectiveness of star endorsements in political campaigns
• Potential decline in appetite for anti-Trump protests or projects in the industry

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