Pride is a protest—so why aren’t we fighting like it?

Pride is a protest—so why aren’t we fighting like it?

This Pride month, while the Supreme Court ruled against us, state legislatures passed anti-LGBTQ+ laws, and our opponents called for the end to marriage equality, we have to ask ourselves, "When do we metaphorically throw bricks through windows?" When do we channel Marsha, Sylvia, Harvey, and Audre to protect trans kids and send a clear message - don't mess with us!Instagram ads sell us t-shirts that say, "We're here. We're queer. We riot!" But …

Pride Is Stronger than Ever, Even Amid National Setbacks

This June, we showed up all month proudly honoring queer resistance and joy.  We celebrated the freedom to be who you are and the power to love who you love alongside thousands of community members at Jersey Pride, Montclair Pride, and North Jersey Pride.   We also hosted Pride Is Still Protest, a dance party in celebration of 65 years of the ACLU of New Jersey. The night was filled with community, music, dancing, drag, and so much more.   Even …