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Welcome to The Pink Phony Club: The Performative Activism of Chappel Roan

Welcome to The Pink Phony Club: The Performative Activism of Chappel Roan

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Feb 05, 2025
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When Chappell Roan declared at the 2025 Grammys that she "would not be here without trans girls," it painted a picture of steadfast advocacy. But actions speak louder than words, and Roan's refusal to support Kamala Harris in the 2024 election reveals the hollow nature of her proclaimed allyship.

The stakes for trans Americans couldn't be higher. During …

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