"It's a perilous time for queer people right now. Texas is cranking out anti-trans bills like raffle tickets; Trump is policing gender rights; and Hungary just banned Pride. So you probably thought we'd lay low and start a group chat about moving to Canada. Instead we're doing what we always do in times of repression: dressing up, showing out, and turning defiance into a damn runway."
"Hunky Jesus - as it turns out - was just what I needed. Here is a crowd that will hand you sunscreen, fix your lash, and call you gorgeous in the same breath. They came to serve lewks and affirm life, and maybe scream a little for Sexy Satan. And scream we did, just as much for some amazing DIY couture as for trans rights."
Texas, federal, and international actions have created a perilous climate for queer and trans people, including anti-trans bills and bans on Pride. Queer communities responded by staging celebratory, defiant public gatherings that combine protest, worshipful camaraderie, and fashion. Participants offered mutual care—sunscreen, makeup fixes, and compliments—while showcasing DIY couture and humorous religious themes such as Hunky Jesus and Sexy Satan. The atmosphere merged activism with revelry, featuring community leaders, returning co-hosts, and political recognition. The event emphasized grassroots affirmation of trans rights and life, resisting commercialization and turning queer visibility into a communal, militant celebration.
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