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Rachel Pore replied to AussieRiotQueer86's discussion 'Direct Action...thoughts? Ideas?' in the group International Radical Queer Front
"Perhaps organizing like minded individuals within your community to address some needs that are not being met by others. My friends and I are considering a queer prisoner book drive currently. The problem with giving specific ideas over the internet…"
AussieRiotQueer86 commented on Rachel Pore's blog post 'Gay Marriage; A Glaring Distraction'
"Oh but didn't you know that we should need acceptance and equality given to us by the state that has no interest in its people? Haha.
Marriage is such a low priority issue however it seems easier to push for than the continuing fight against…"
Rachel Pore replied to AussieRiotQueer86's discussion 'Direct Action...thoughts? Ideas?' in the group International Radical Queer Front
"I think it really depends on what an individual is comfortable with, and considering what actions would have a real impact on whatever matter one objects to. For example, tree sits are a direct action, for they literally prevent loggers from cutting…"
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Gay Marriage; A Glaring Distraction
The term "community" is bandied around ad nauseam by queers. How often do we stop and ask ourselves; what do we mean when we say community? If the prevalent conversations occurring between ourselves and the larger population are indicative of anything, it is that we mean rich, white, gays and lesbians in long term monogamous relationships, for their interests are the only one being actively pursued by most of us politically. Perhaps this would be appropriate if the only letters in LGBTQ were L…See More
Rachel Pore posted a blog post
Gay Marriage; A Glaring Distraction
The term "community" is bandied around ad nauseam by queers. How often do we stop and ask ourselves; what do we mean when we say community? If the prevalent conversations occurring between ourselves and the larger population are indicative of anything, it is that we mean rich, white, gays and lesbians in long term monogamous relationships, for their interests are the only one being actively pursued by most of us politically. Perhaps this would be appropriate if the only letters in LGBTQ were L…See More
Rachel Pore replied to AussieRiotQueer86's discussion 'Direct Action...thoughts? Ideas?' in the group International Radical Queer Front
"Direct action is absolutely necessary in order to create any substantive change."
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International Radical Queer Front
The rights of Queer people are bound to the rights of all peoples around the world.We are grassroots activists and friendly to all genders and queer sexualities, hopefully prividing an alternative to the assimilationist GBLTI community.See More
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- Who are you? (Creative answers encouraged!)
- Professional Queer Anarchist, the pay is terrible but the fringe benefits more than make up for it.
- Activism & Interests?
- Anarchism, Rabble Rousing, Direct Action, Anti Fascism, Post Civ., Post Left, Organizing
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Gay Marriage; A Glaring Distraction
Posted on July 10, 2009 at 7:18am 2 Comments 0 Likes
The term "community" is bandied around ad nauseam by queers. How often do we stop and ask ourselves; what do we mean when we say community? If the prevalent conversations occurring between ourselves and the larger population are indicative of anything, it is that we mean rich, white, gays and lesbians in long term monogamous relationships, for their interests are the only one being actively pursued by most of us politically. Perhaps this would be appropriate if the only letters in LGBTQ were L… Continue
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- At 6:55pm on July 8, 2009,
Mark Daniel Snyder said… - welcome :)
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