A College Democrat gave an opening address to the crowd in which he acknowledged that the event was being held on stolen land, and that Georgetown was built on slavery. I thought that sort of thing only happened in parodies of “woke” college students, but alas.

About 200 people were in attendance, and they cheered loudly for each panelist as they were introduced. They were completely unbothered by — perhaps even enamored with — the image of broad-shouldered, square-jawed men hulking across the stage in dresses. I can’t say I get the appeal.

The moderator, still wearing a mask in 2023, kicked off the panel by rattling off a list of “anti-trans” legislation being introduced around the country. The panelists seemed to agree that it was a dangerous time to be trans in America. Curiously, though, I noticed that there was a lone police officer required at the trans event, compared to the tight security protecting Knowles.