Happy Pride all!
In this powerful episode of 'The Devil Made Me Do It,' we delve into the impact of rising White Christian Nationalism on the well-being and recovery of individuals within the trans and queer community.
Our special guests are TST NY members Priest Joe Dee (They/Them) who is the Co-Director & Co-Founder of The Satanic Temple Sober Faction
and Helle Bent (She/Her) who is the co-chair of the Intersectionality & Diversity Outreach Legion for Sober Faction.
We discuss the significance of maintaining our identities and values in the face of societal disappointment and discrimination as well as shed light on the impact of white Christian nationalism on Satanists, individuals in recovery, and the queer community, emphasizing the need for allies and solidarity.
Throughout the episode, we explore the ways in which activism and advocacy play a crucial role in combatting anti-trans legislation and creating positive change. Our guests provide valuable insights and share recommendations on how individuals can contribute to these efforts and uplift the voices of trans individuals.
This episode is a call to action, reminding us all of the power of pride and perseverance in thriving amidst anti-trans legislation.
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Find out what anti-trans bills are being introduced and passed in your area
2023 Anti-Trans Bill Tracker
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Here are a list of orgs where you can help and/or get help
The Trevor Project
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
The Trevor Project’s mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ young people. They have been vocal and unwavering advocates for the Queer community amidst the disturbing amount of legislation that has plagued communities across the country. Check out their website for lots of free resources and services, including free chats with a counselor.
Trans Women of Color Collective
From website: “TWOCC seeks to shift the narrative of surviving to thriving in our communities. We strive to build economic empowerment and global networks that connect rural communities with suburban enclaves, inner city youth with elders, donors with Black trans entrepreneurs, healers with those seeking to be whole and collaborators with agitators.
Our work elevates those in our community who have had their voices stolen, usurped, commodified, silenced and exploited by cis gaze, colonization, anti-Blackness, imperialism and transphobia.”
Lambda Literary
Check out their Banned Book Resources!
For over 30 years, Lambda Literary has championed LGBTQ books and authors. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer literature is fundamental to the preservation of our culture, and LGBTQ lives are affirmed when our stories are written, published, and read.
Equality Federation
https://www.equalityfederation.org/
Equality Federation is an advocacy accelerator rooted in social justice, building power in their network of state-based lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) advocacy organizations. You can look at all the anti-gay anti-trans legislation by topic and state via interactive map.
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