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🎙️ Cowboys & Queers | Understanding Modern Masculinity through Texas Storytelling

MAR 24, 20265 MIN
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🎙️ Cowboys & Queers | Understanding Modern Masculinity through Texas Storytelling

MAR 24, 20265 MIN

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Hi y’all! 👋🏽 this week, we are in Marfa, TX talking about cowboys, masculinity, and queerness. Women's History Month 2026 has been one of reckonings. The mask of patriarchy, as flimsy as it was, is being ripped off across our society. Growing up in Texas, toxic patriarchy and Christian Nationalism are nothing new for me. I reflect on Texas culture and its threads to growing fascism today.Watch today's episode.Giant (1956) & Queerness in HollywoodElizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, & James Dean as mirrors of our societyTexas culture & toxic patriarchyCountry music and masculinityReality of borders and migration 🌱 Become a Seedling Member Today! Get more behind-the-scenes action from our trip and go deeper with activists & organizers at just $2/month.References / ResourcesGiant (1956)Grow with Healthy Media:Explore healthy media & techBecome a Seedling MemberSupport independent media & assist an activistAmplify Grounded Activism🎬 Watch on YouTube or PeerTubeSubscribe to our weekly digest(s)Follow us on Mastodon, PeerTube, & BlueSkyBypass the algos on YouTube, Instagram, & TikTokJoin our secure Signal broadcast channelAccess Private Podcast FeedMentioned in this episode:Join Our Road Trippin' for ChangeIf you want to join us for the whole trip, become a Seedling Member starting at $2/month. You'll get full video and audio access to our trip and our archive of private podcasts and a whole resource library. Become a Member