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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Jan 223 min read
“Defending Women from Gender Ideology” Executive Order's Broader Cultural Impact
The anti-trans Executive Order will influence broader cultural and societal attitudes towards trans and nonbinary individuals.
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Jan 223 min read
Tantrums and Tempests: Poetry as Activism
"Tantrums and Tempests" remains tragically relevant. It reminds us that progress is never guaranteed, that rights once won can be lost.
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Jan 216 min read
What Are the Immediate Impacts We Can Expect Now That Trump has signed the “Defending Women from Gender Ideology” Executive Order?
In the face of this Executive Order, individual action becomes more important than ever. Every action matters, no matter how small.
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Jan 194 min read
What Being a Poet and Activist Means to Me
My poetry serves as both a mirror reflecting my personal experiences and truths and a window through which others can glimpse perspectives
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Apr 23, 20243 min read
Governor Abbott's Call to Ban Transgender Teachers in Texas is Prejudiced and Likely Illegal
Governor Abbott's call to ban transgender teachers is part of a much larger effort to dehumanize and exclude transgender individuals
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Mar 30, 20243 min read
The Cynical Strategy Behind Public Attack on the Lancaster Drag Queen Story Hour
Some of you may think my recent articles and posts about the danger of hate speech are over the top, unfair, or simply an overreaction. But
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Dec 25, 20221 min read
Vote Responsibly
As you head to the polls today, I want you to understand 3 things: 1. If you vote for someone who espouses Christian nationalist...
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Mar 10, 20221 min read
Do NOT Look Away - Anti-trans, Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation is Increasingly Devastating
10 March 2022 To my straight, cisgender friends - Do NOT look away. Do NOT remain silent. The Republicans are introducing increasingly...
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