Ben discusses the decline of liberal left and LGBTQ identification, highlighting the geographic location of these trends. He also explores the ideological conflict exacerbated by a leadership class that failed to take a stand on key issues. The chapter delves into specific examples, such as the Fairfax County School Board's decision to punish students for "malicious misgendering," shedding light on the broader societal shift towards changing standards of truth. Ben also compares Florida's policies on gender transition to those of Europe, emphasizing the increasing conflicts that extend to the topic of abortion.
