Though it portends a concerning paradigmatic shift overall, the jumping ship by corporate sponsors doesn’t totally bother me. It was honestly getting a little out of control. Like, I really don’t need Raytheon to sponsor a Pride float. We’ll have to collectively gather up our resources to help some orgs survive, but it’s a great opportunity to reshape these Pride events to be more community-centered.
That’s true! I just fear for the mental health of the already overworked Pride organizers trying to make due with less this year. Hopefully the community steps up to support these events to make up for the lost corporate backing.
I was at one of Bolingbrook's contentious school board meetings and I spoke at Naperville's s school board meeting. While I was speaking the grand wizard of Awake Illinois chose a special sign just for me reading "XX <> XY" (I am a trans woman). It was just gross and another example of their inability to read the room. I was so proud of those supporting the trans child for their love and compassion for ALL the kids in the district, while the MAGATS spewed hatred and lies. We must continue to show up and speak for our community every time these vile doxers show their face in public. Great article, Joe.
Though it portends a concerning paradigmatic shift overall, the jumping ship by corporate sponsors doesn’t totally bother me. It was honestly getting a little out of control. Like, I really don’t need Raytheon to sponsor a Pride float. We’ll have to collectively gather up our resources to help some orgs survive, but it’s a great opportunity to reshape these Pride events to be more community-centered.
That’s true! I just fear for the mental health of the already overworked Pride organizers trying to make due with less this year. Hopefully the community steps up to support these events to make up for the lost corporate backing.
I was at one of Bolingbrook's contentious school board meetings and I spoke at Naperville's s school board meeting. While I was speaking the grand wizard of Awake Illinois chose a special sign just for me reading "XX <> XY" (I am a trans woman). It was just gross and another example of their inability to read the room. I was so proud of those supporting the trans child for their love and compassion for ALL the kids in the district, while the MAGATS spewed hatred and lies. We must continue to show up and speak for our community every time these vile doxers show their face in public. Great article, Joe.
So well put! Thank you Beverly. Yes, we have to continue to show up and counter their lies and hatred. As long as we do that, they will not win.
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