“Queers Make Our Own Utopias” and Other Messages of Hope
Ru and Sonny
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, a person barely capable of tying his own shoes—who once suggested Americans drink bleach, led an insurrection, separated migrant parents from their children, and was convicted of 34 felonies (need I go on?)—has been elected President for a second term.
The Trump campaign and his Project 2025 BS thrives on hate, targeting the most vulnerable in the LGBTQIA+ community as well as immigrants, women, and BIPOC.
No doubt, this presidency will lead to the loss of rights, benefits, and sadly, many deaths. Families with trans children have already become medical refuges within their own country and this will only become worse.
However, the majority of Americans who voted for him would still be sharing a planet with us regardless of who won, outlining all the work we have to do. Our mentor Jennifer Levi says: “Win, lose, or draw, the struggle continues.”
But for right now, many of us are mourning, and we want to come together and provide some comfort. We want to remember that our community is strong and when we come together, we can do anything.
It’s because of the strength, resilience, and brilliance of communities like ours that those driven by fear and hate feel compelled to try and silence us. But we will not back down. We will never stop being ourselves.
To remind everyone of the power of community and the promise of a brighter world, we’ve gathered inspiring messages from a few activists and fashion icons.