I need help finding ideas to openly promote Transgender people in my area. Bigger is better. This is because of the intersection between Trump’s open and frankly violent attacks on my people and the fact that this is pride month. I am not in a place where I can safely out myself as even a supporter, I am not financially stable enough to move into a more accepting area and I live in an area that was already violent toward my people before Trump took power (Rural deep south USA). I have an idea that I think could cause a big scene but I want to hear your ideas for how to brazenly but secretly benefit the Trans and larger LGBTQ+ community before I commit. If you already have an idea, please do not read mine, just comment it so that it doesn’t change. My idea will be the next paragraph.

There is an LDS Church that hosts a local Turning Point USA Youth Chapter on both student campus and the major highway. I was planning on painting a poster board the trans flag colors and writing “Radically pro Transgender” on it in the rainbow colors before placing the sign in the front of the Church at 3:00 in the morning on a Sunday. I dont think this would do much, but it would make me feel better that I am doing something practical against this system that has been trying to kill me for years and that I have only ever been able to watch. I am sick of never qualifying for revolutionary action simply because I am alone and hated. I want to do what I can organization may be impossible here (I have tried more times then I can count) but I will do what I can.

  • Whostosay@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    13 days ago

    Use their words against them. Find something inclusive from their religion to quote.

    If the goal is to change minds, including the word radical may not be the best idea.

    Changing time from just before service (30 minutes leading up to it) may stop the cult from removing it prior to their “flock” seeing it. They would get there far earlier than their audience.

    My two cents and good luck :)

    Edit:

    To add to this, find out where their easement is. That’s public property. No trespassing, less authority on removing the sign, etc.

    Know where your local police state cameras are and avoid them if possible, or least in a way where they can’t track who it is. Change clothes and mask up out of sight.

    • Revolutionary_Apples@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
      2·
      13 days ago

      I dont think I will change the quote because I am not trying to convince them. I am trying to fluster them and make a clear statement to the people on the highway and school. Putting it up 30 min leading up to it is a really good idea, I’ll do that.

  • kerrigan778@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    3·
    12 days ago

    I am not suggesting you put yourself in danger, however… As a trans person, if you do not even feel safe being openly an ally then I do not think it is realistic for you to substantially help the cause without either charitable giving or accepting some amount of danger. Changing anything in this world requires either courage or money.

    • Revolutionary_Apples@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
      1·
      11 days ago

      I know. I am trans and sooner then later this regime might come to me. I am choosing covert courage. This is not going to be safe, that place is crawling with FLOCK.