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So there's a post going around complaining about American Imperialism and Pride, blaming queer Americans for other countries doing Pride stuff in June.

And I've chosen not to reblog it for a lot of reasons.

First off, it's blaming American Queer people for making Pride "international." This ignores the history of the movement. The whole reason it's called "Pride" comes from the people who were celebrating the anniversary of Stonewall. The reason this term (and the June date in some places) was adopted in other cities in the US, let alone countries, was as a show of solidarity as a movement. This was a choice made by marginalized people in those other places, and not an act of "imperialism." While this was starting, we were fighting to have any kind of "Pride" events in the US to begin with.

The OP says that they're in aotearoa, and claims their pride should be in July, not June, because they earned their rights. They acknowledge that the official pride months in New Zealand (which differ by state) are in February and March -- but it misses the god damn point.

Pride isn't about having won anything. No one won any rights at Stonewall, nor was any historic legislation passed that day.

It was a god damned riot.

Pride is about the fight. It's about the day we decided to fight back.

Pride is about celebrating our ability to fight for our own existence.

If you don't want to celebrate it in June? Fine. I genuinely don't care when you choose to celebrate the fight -- I just care that you're fighting and I'm happy to stand alongside you. If you think people need to learn more about queer history in your country too? Awesome. I'd love to learn it. Share some resources or try teaching us.

But this weird attitude that it's somehow American Queer people's fault that your own community decided to adopt the anniversary of a riot in the US is just insane to me. They chose it to show solidarity, because when we fight for us, we're fighting for you too and vice versa. Especially in a year when American Queer people are fighting for their lives more than they've had to for a long time with the attacks on the Trans community, it feels pretty fucked up to equate those getting stepped on by the boot with the boot itself.

And maybe that poster is just young and hasn't thought about it. Maybe they're just frustrated that their nation's own queer history isn't more widely known. But this is also the exact kind of thing that gets fed into communities like this one in an attempt to divide it.

Don't fucking fall for it.

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I’m sure most of you have seen the video of the Palestinian boy that went viral

talking about hunger, fear, and life in Gaza.

He wasn’t just speaking for himself... he was speaking for all of us.

I live in Gaza too. And I’m living the same reality — struggling to find food, to stay safe, to keep hope alive.

If his words touched you, please know there are many of us going through this every single day.

Any support — a share, a kind word, a donation — can make a real difference.

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I think I should gender

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Trans Joy is Heaven on Earth

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Halloween and Pride Month are the same thing basically

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this goat likes foraging

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I wish to never be sad

The beast as pure as sky queried me

I can grant any wish that is spoken, why does thy ask never to be sad?

Because I am sad, I answered, and I wish not to be

The beast as calm as creeks queried me

Would that be a life worth living at all, a life with no strife to measure joy against?

It would not matter to me, I answered, feeling empty would never sadden me again

The beast as fine as gossamer queried me

Would thy not ask for what brings the most joy to thee, and fulfill thyself of them?

There would be no point, I answered, I would only find what I lack to be sad without

The beast as artful as mythos queried me

Would thy not ask for a drive to achieve anything, with every opportunity to succeed?

I would only ever fall short, I answered, in all my motivation I'll only ever be chasing more

I'm so tired of needing to be more than before, I've been tired since I was created

This world expects a forest from me when I never even wanted to leave my acorn

I was never meant to thrive here, I don't think any of us were

The beast as wise as oak queried me

Would thy not wish to change the world itself?

The thought.. I answered, never came to mind

The beast as somber as twilight queried me

Because thy believes this world deserves naught of such a kindness?

Because even when given a wish to do anything, I could not even imagine it changing

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Happy Pride Month!!🌈⭐️❤️

Have those silly pride dragons!<3

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If a regional war breaks out between Iran and Israel, Gaza will be forgotten. We will continue to suffer this suffering and will not be mentioned in anything. We will be forgotten forever.

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this seems obvious

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Pride piece 2025!

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I’m making this post on the behalf of Sami and his family. Fundraiser here.

Sami says:

"A simple picture, yet it holds a powerful meaning. Tell me what did you understand, and what will you do? 'I understood that these children are in urgent need of donations, and I will donate. I will also share this post—it might help in some way. This image is full of sorrowful meaning, and I will do everything I can for these innocent children. I will donate so that they can go to school, eat clean food, and sleep in peace.' This is exactly what is happening right now with me and my family in the heart of Gaza. Please, donate—share—speak up. Don’t stop. We are between life and death. Don’t leave us behind."

Please do anything you can to help, any engagement is appreciated even if you cannot directly give to the campaign. Thank you so much <3.

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Aro? Ace? Awesomesauce...

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Monday ? I barely know her 🛏️ 💤

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Caramel PANcakes

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babiegrrrl

for Sepphie uwu

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the goofs (chars are mine and @probablygoat's)