As Pride branding has become ubiquitous, LGBTQ+ rights erode quietly in the background.
But a closer look reveals a rainbow-washed house of cards that is one gentle blow away from collapsing. On the exterior, queer identities have seemingly become normalized and even lauded. Instead of attending a corporate-sponsored Pride party or speaking on a Pride panel for a company that donates to anti-trans politicians, as I’ve done in years past, I’ve decided I won’t be celebrating at all.
