QUEER, GAY AND TRANS PEOPLE VIOLENTLY BEATEN BY POLICE

Today Isaac Peltz interviews the great Celeste Trianon, a brilliant woman, a lawyer, and an activist for queer and trans people. In this conversation, Isaac Peltz speaks with activist Celeste Trianon about the evolution of pride protests in Montreal, particularly focusing on the rise of Rad Pride as a response to police brutality and corporate influence in mainstream pride events. They discuss the experiences of activists at these protests, the media's portrayal of events, and the community's reactions to ongoing violence against LGBTQ individuals. Celeste emphasizes the importance of human dignity and the need for continued activism in the face of rising anti-trans rhetoric and hate crimes. The conversation concludes with reflections on the future of LGBTQ rights in Canada and the necessity of fighting back against oppressive forces. Please look at Celeste's work here: https://celeste.lgbt on socials @celestetrianon Please sign up for the substack COMPLETELY FREE HERE WE INTERVIEW PEOPLE WHO MATTERSound Bites "People have hope for the future." "It's spineless, in a way." "It's all about human dignity at the end of the day." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Activism and Education 02:08 Rad Pride: A Protest Against Corporatization 04:44 Experiences of Police Brutality at Pride Events 07:23 Media Coverage and Its Impact on Activism 10:16 Community Reactions and Alternative Pride Events 12:34 The Intersection of Politics and Pride 15:33 Future of LGBTQ Rights in Canada 18:10 The Role of Corporations in Pride 20:24 Denouncing Hate and Promoting Acceptance 23:09 The Importance of Human Dignity 25:29 Conclusion and Call to Action This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit duoduet.substack.com