Gender Expression, Nerve and Metaphysics

‘It takes enormous courage and nerve to dress in drag and go out in public as I did to promote sexually transmitted disease testing and prevention at Pride events during my public health career in Philadelphia. I paint and draw images of myself in drag to tell personal stories, some involving time travel to share important messages with my younger self and other important people in my life. These experiences have taught me to push harder by walking into deeper water and to appreciate the value of fear as a motivator to do the right thing.’

Worsening State of Affairs

 ‘In the States, last year pales in comparison to 2026 as the white, male, wealthy, straight, Christian agenda of the Trump administration violently divides a country founded in being a melting pot of immigrants of varying cultures and lifestyles. More insulting than the heinous crimes is the intentional failure of the United States Justice Department to investigate and prosecute those responsible. The killings in Minneapolis and the un-investigated sex crimes contained in the Epstein files are just a few examples of ongoing gross injustices that make living each day in the US difficult. Added to this we are experiencing the normalisation of insults and bullying from the White House and their Project 2025 emboldened circus.: surroundings, addresses my reaction to current events, tells authentic stories from a queer perspective, and pushes a narrative to not tolerate bullshit and unkindness. Physicians and drag queens are a threat to the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement. This is true because we are dedicated to the truth, have a deep moral compass and use our intellect, creative power and toughness to fight back.’

About Steven J. Alles