Queerness is an ethic. It is a decidedly intentional personal identity, but always, a social and political identity. It addresses the real world, the everyday, and all the struggles inherent inside and outside a person. It is always an act of protest, a revolt, a demonstration, a rallying around people’s humanity and dignity when larger institutions threaten it. It is advocacy. But more than an alliance, it is “allyship.” That means accompanying people in their journeys through listening, respecting, confronting, standing with, confessing, and being responsible. It means showing up even if you
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