Queer Joy is Resistance at the GLM with Kevin Ortega Rojas — PRIDE
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Queer Joy is Resistance at the GLM with Kevin Ortega Rojas

October 2, 2024 · 29 min

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A firsthand account of the Gender Liberation March and why joy is one of the most powerful tools in LGBTQ+ activism.

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In this episode

  • What it felt like to be at the Gender Liberation March on September 14th
  • Why choosing joy is a form of political resistance, not a retreat from it
  • How bridging generational gaps strengthens the future of LGBTQ+ rights
  • One advocate's personal lens on community, solidarity, and showing up

About this episode

A few weeks ago, we spoke to Raquel Willis and Eliel Cruz, two of the organizers of the Gender Liberation March, which took place on September 14th. Today, we’re talking to writer, advocate and podcaster Kevin Ortega Rojas about his experience at the march. He’ll share his thoughts on how joy as resistance and why uniting generations is so important for the future of LGBTQ+ rights. 

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