VERA! brings drag performance to the forefront of climate activism, aiming to unite queer communities in the face of climate change. With acts like Pattie Gonia's SAVE HER!, the goal is to engage audiences through fun and creativity. This not only raises awareness but also fosters community connections among climate activists. The Los Angeles show notably included a fundraiser for immigrant legal defense funds, emphasizing the intersectionality of social issues. VERA! emphasizes that art, joy, and performance play crucial roles in motivating action around climate change.
"Drag in and of itself and people fulfilling their liberation through drag is a movement. Adding climate justice to that is another movement. It's an ecological movement sandwich."
"People are really hungry for something that is fun and something where they can meet other people in the climate movement. We forget the power of art and of community, and making action happen for the climate movement."
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