I know Nazi history quite well. I speak German and lived in Germany for several years. The parallels between Hitler's first few years as Chancellor of Germany and Trump today are stunning and terrifying. 

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What I'm most scared of is that time when one system of government starts to crumble and before the next system of government is fully in place to replace it. It's during the in-between time when liberals and minorities start getting arrested and then disappear, economies collapse, hyperinflation ensues, your life savings and your parents' retirement become worthless. There are homeless and starving people everywhere, chaos and violence become the norm.

I lived in Moscow during the collapse of the Soviet Union and watched the rise of the totalitarian regime that replaced communism and became today's Russia. My best friend and my boyfriend were both murdered in that in-between time. That's what I'm most scared of.  

I would have been among the first arrested in Nazi Germany. I'm a politically active liberal of Slavic descent. I'm terrified that my transgender friends and I are near the top of Trump's list as well. 

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Trump arrested twice as many people in his first 8 months as Hitler in his first 2 years (based on White House stats). Over 65% of them have zero criminal record (based on Cato Institute stats). They were arrested because of the color of their skin (based on fact).

This is what I told the right wing YouTube journalist, Nick Shirley, when he interviewed me at a peaceful Portland rally where we were demonstrating against the military occupation of placid Portland. Of course he edited out the truth, the facts and made me look like an idiot.  

His skillfully edited video made it look like Portland truly is a war zone, populated by crazy old eccentric fags and transvestites. I'm very proud to say the second half of that statement is wonderfully true.  

Of course you youngins are such savvy media consumers. You didn't fall for it. I've been getting attaboy's and fist bumps from perfect strangers all week long. 

So, I made my own YouTube video, a long and short version. 

Find links to both below along with a link to Nick Shirley's video.

Short:

https://youtube.com/shorts/gxNREvEmN34?si=pjtmS-d1wylO_XGf

Long:

https://youtu.be/yUwQfC3kzfI?si=2WAnFxxxsDRmwoht

Nick Shirley:

https://youtu.be/RKBvEKvDYIg?si=4VM2mJVRyy7HCnUL

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What was it like coming out as gay during the Reagan years and at the very beginning of the AIDS crisis? It was frightening. Anti-gay violence was rampant and getting worse. Most of society, even our president only ever mentioned us in jokes. The men we loved were dying in droves. We were constantly harassed, fired, even murdered and no one seemed to care.

Instead of hiding we followed the teachings of Harvey Milk and America's great civil rights heroes. We came out loud and proud. Why?

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In this episode my friend Uncle Kerfuffle's mom shares her very touching story of love and admiration for her transgender son. She recalls how she embraced her son's decision to transition and became his greatest supporter and advocate. In one particularly poignant quote she says "I'm not worried that someday my child is going to come to me and say: Why did you listen to me? Why did you believe me?"

There are a few very rare and wonderful people in this world who seem to have an almost magical ability to use their love, gentility and kindness as a powerful, even unstoppable force for change and good in this world. Momma Kerfuffle is one of those miraculous people. Her love reminds me of a gentle mountain brook cutting a tranquil path through a wall of solid stone.

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In this episode my friend Uncle Kerfuffle's mom shares her very touching story of love and admiration for her transgender son. She recalls how she embraced her son's decision to transition and became his greatest supporter and advocate. In one particularly poignant quote she says "I'm not worried that someday my child is going to come to me and say: Why did you listen to me? Why did you believe me?"

There are a few very rare and wonderful people in this world who seem to have an almost magical ability to use their love, gentility and kindness as a powerful, even unstoppable force for change and good in this world. Momma Kerfuffle is one of those miraculous people. Her love reminds me of a gentle mountain brook cutting a tranquil path through a wall of solid stone.

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In this episode my fury, transgender friend Ali tells us about her move to Portland and her decision to transition. With honesty and openness she courageously gives us an enlightened understanding of what it's like being transgender in today's America.

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My furry friend Ali Wolf tells us about her personal journey as a transgender woman. Ali is by nature a very private person, however, in this interview she courageously opens a window to her soul. Ali discusses her struggles with body and gender dysphoria and how she decided to transition to her true and authentic self.

I am so very grateful to Ali for all she has taught me. If you want to better understand the trans experience this and the following episode are without a doubt can't miss podcasts. 

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")TODAY WE ARE ALL AMERICANS" Abraham Lincoln

Celebrate the true, wonderfully diverse America I love and am so proud to be a part of.

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LIVE from Gilead, our new Trumptastic American dystopia. Where chaos reigns and Fox New still complains.

This is my humorous take on Trump and his MAGAmaniacs at the 100 day mark of Trump's presidency. 

Most importantly, the demonstrations are working. So, let's keep it up.

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We got this if we continue to REACH OUT to each other, SPEAK OUT FOR each and work together as a community to help ourselves and all Trump's other victims.

We're QUEER. We've survived much worse than this. We always come out the other side even more fierce and fabulous than before.

Queers always win by making the world a better, kinder, safer place not just for ourselves, for everyone. That's just what we do. That's who we are. 

See you at the demonstration bitch! 

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In this episode I ask the question how do we respond to this frightening wave of transphobia mania? Many of the people who most passionately oppose our transgender community do so out of ignorance. I explain the origin of many of the most dangerous misconceptions about the trans experience and counter these misconceptions with truth and facts.

Lets give the people of my adopted home, Portland Oregon, an opportunity stand up and speak out for our trans, nonbinary and drag community now when they need us most. I ask my listeners to help me organize a celebration of colorful lights, support and love for our magnificent transgender, nonbinary and drag communities.

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