"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."
Queer communities face escalating legal and political threats, including anti-trans bills in Texas, conservative policing of gender rights, and bans on Pride in some countries. Community members responded with exuberant public celebration, using costume, performance, and humor as acts of resistance. The Hunky Jesus event combined fashion, protest, and spiritual solidarity, with attendees offering care, affirmation, and DIY couture. The gathering centered trans-rights visibility and queer joy, balancing irreverent satire with earnest activism. The atmosphere emphasized grassroots expression and mutual support rather than corporate-sponsored Pride.
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