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Jun 26, 2022Liked by Mona Eltahawy

Last night I went to my first drag show to watch my sister perform and support the LGBTQ+ community in my small conservative hometown. Towards the end of the night my sister and I got the crowd to shout "Fuck the patriarchy!" I have never shouted these words beyond the walls of my home and it felt wonderful. It was one small thing perhaps, but the chant and the night was a reminder that there is a vibrant, strong, passionate community of people here that will not cower beneath the weight of conservative hate.

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My friend Alia Scheirman who’s queer, lives in NY, and her father was from Saudi Arabia, upon Roe being overturned and the patriarchal dumb fuckery that lead up to this said: I hope all of them are harmed. Physically, mentally, emotionally. I want them all wiped off the earth. I know it won't happen but it's a nice fantasy

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