Pride Edition: The Intersection of Queer Liberation and Disability Justice - Part 1

06/16/23 • 24 min

In part one of the initial interview for The Politics of Disability Pride series, Mary sits down with Season 12 contestant of RuPaul's Drag Race and the national co-chair of Drag Out The Vote, Brita Filter.
The two discuss mental health, advocacy, voting, voting rights, Pride, the lack of accessibility when it comes to Pride events, 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.

06/16/23 • 24 min

The Politics of Disability - Pride Edition: The Intersection of Queer Liberation and Disability Justice - Part 1

Transcript

[music playing as Mary: speaks]

Mary: 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.

[music pl