Mercedes Allen on Nostr: "It may seem surreal, after a half century of Pride celebrations, to be at a point ...
"It may seem surreal, after a half century of Pride celebrations, to be at a point where drag queens are creating safety plans ahead of their shows and Floridians are risking criminal charges just to hold a parade. Queer people are literally putting their lives on the line; meanwhile, the same companies that once put out weepy, gay marriage-themed ads have fallen suspiciously silent..."
This Pride, Forget the Brands. We Are Our Own Best Allies | Them
https://www.them.us/story/pride-month-2023-target-brands-op-edPublished at
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