Refuse Fascism Gender Liberation, Radical Defiance & The Power of Street Art
Sam recaps some of the fascist developments from this past week and interviews author and activist, Raquel Willis, co-founder of The Gender Liberation Movement (@genderlib). Raquel discusses the current anti-trans landscape, focusing on the implications of the U.S. v. Skrmetti case and the broader cultural backlash against trans rights. Willis highlights the need for radical defiance and collective action to combat the ongoing threats to trans rights and healthcare access. You can follow Raquel on IG @raquel_willis.
Then Sam speaks with Philadelphia-based street artist YOMI to discuss art, fascism, and resistance. Follow Yomi's work @yomitgmb.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Resist Trump? On Immigration, Top Democrats See Room for Compromise. (NY Times)
- Texas is Coming for New York Abortion Providers by Jessica Valenti
- They're Killing Us by Jessica Valenti
- Trump Picks Chloe Cole's Anti-Trans Lawyer Harmeet Dhillon To Lead DOJ Civil Rights Post by Erin Reed
- Dec 18 in Philadelphia: March to Defend Immigrant Lives, Dec 18 in Philadelphia
- Other actions on Dec 18 International Migrants Day
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- In the Name of Humanity We REFUSE to Accept a FASCIST America T-Shirt (black ink on colored options)
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Music for this episode: Penny the Snitch by Ikebe Shakedown