Recent news has been difficult, especially for those who care about bodily autonomy. Trans youth have been under attack in the U.S. Pride events and drag shows have been the target of violence and threats. The Supreme Court recently overturned Roe V. Wade. Being queer, I am feeling quite scared right now. Yet, I have found that the best way to cope with times like this is to allow myself to feel my fear and despair, and to also look for joy and rest to give me the energy and motivation to continue advocating for a safer, better, and healthier world.
As Pride weekend approaches, I am trying to bring out queer joy, community and freedom of expression. To help anyone in need of a good workout or a solo dance party in the shower, I have put together a playlist featuring some amazing songs by trans and queer artists. Everyone deserves to feel at home in their bodies. Movement can help us do this. This playlist was a good place to start.
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Muna, "Sometimes- -From Fire Island'".
Rina Sawayama, "This Hell,"
Vincint, Alex Newell and Princess Precious - "Higher"
Saucy Santana's "Material Girl".
Kim Petras, "Coconuts",
Big Freedia's "Booty Whop"
Lil Nas X's "That's what I Want"
"Bodies" by The Knocks and Muna
"Jenny", Studio Killers, Kim Petras
Rina Sawayama, "Lucid",
"Montero" (Call me by Your Name) Lil Nas X
Troye Sivan, Kacey Muskgraves, Mark Ronson - "Easy".
Shamir, "On the Regular"
The xx has "On Hold"
Fletcher, "Girls Girls Girls".
Janelle Monae, "Screwed", (feat. Zoe Kravitz)
Demi Lovato, "Cool for Summer"
Miley Cyrus' "See You Again"
RuPaul's "Sissy That Walk"
Frank Ocean's "Lost"
Chappell Roan, "Naked in Manhattan",
"Kill the Lights", by Alex Newell, Jess Glyne, DJ Cassidy and Nile Rodgers.
Tegan and Sara call it "Closer".
Troye Sivan, "My My My!"
Perfume Genius - "On the Floor"
