Pride Edition: Bridging the gap between the LGBTQIA+ community and the disabled/chronically ill community - Part 1

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06/27/23 • 24 min

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In part one of the second interview for The Politics of Disability Pride series, Mary sits down with Season 5, All Stars 2 contestant of RuPaul's Drag Race, Detox.
The two discuss what it will take to bridge the gap between the LGBTQIA+ community and the disabled/chronically ill community, advocacy, anti-trans legislation, and more.
Episode content warning: Mentions of ableism, mild adult language

The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.

The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.

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Mary continues her conversation with Season 12 contestant of RuPaul's Drag Race and the national co-chair of Drag Out The Vote, Brita Filter for The Politics of Disability Pride series.
The two discuss anti-LGBGTQIA+ legislation, voting, lack of access to voting, lack of accessible social media, and more.
Drag Out The Vote is a nonpartisan, nonprofit that works with drag performers to promote participation in democracy. You can learn more about it here.

The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.

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Pride Edition: Bridging the gap between the LGBTQIA+ community and the disabled/chronically ill community - Part 2

Mary continues her conversation Season 5, All Stars 2 contestant of RuPaul's Drag Race, Detox for The Politics of Disability Pride series.
The two discuss continue their discussion on what it will take to bridge the gap between the LGBTQIA+ community and the disabled/chronically ill community, the rise, fall, and possible revival of virtual drag shows, building community during the pandemic, and more.
Episode content warnings: Mentions of ableism, adult language

The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.

The Politics of Disability - Pride Edition: Bridging the gap between the LGBTQIA+ community and the disabled/chronically ill community - Part 1

Transcript

Mary (00:07): [music playing as Mary speaks]

Hello everyone and welcome to season 2 of the award-winning podcast The Politics of Disability. My name is Mary Fashik.

I am your host and founder of the Disability Justice movement Upgrade Accessibility. We’re still navigating that bumpy road, but there are lots of potholes along the way.

You’ll want to make sure you’re buckled up really tight. All set? Here we go.

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