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Not Like This – Children’s Pride and The Trans Formation of Ideologies
I found myself in Helsinki on the official Pride week. A fellow activist texted me notifying me of a Drag Queen story time, aimed at 0-5 year old kids, taking place at the Oodi Central Library in Helsinki. A protest would be taking place outside the library prior to the event, and my first thought as an activist campaigning for gender integrity was to join the demonstration. However, I quickly realised that rather than protesting the event, it would be far more important for me to join the event and see for myself what kind of a performance would the drag artist known by the name Gaylien 2000 conjure up…
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The Miracle of Being Alive
Ask yourself, when is the last time you have woken up with your body completely buzzing with energy? Every molecule of your being just bursting with vitality. Your eyes in absolute awe of the trillion pixel colour display in front of you, hungry to explore this immense world surrounding you. Your feet excited to pick up your weight and carry you anywhere your heart desires. Your ears curious and ready to receive any information the world is going to transmit to your frequencies. Your lungs eager to fill you up with tremendous life force, bringing your mind clarity, your spirit peace, and your body strength. Your heart beating with incredible…
