The force is with C-3PO's gay ass this pride season. I am talking to Olivia Devorah Tucker today ( https://talmudmagic.com/ ) about gay Star Wars characters, queer Star Wars subcultures, and Jabba the Hutt as transgender representation.Β
We have a bunch of links today:
Svara, a traditionally radical yeshiva: svara.org
https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Chelli_Lona_Aphra
https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Sister
https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/The_Modifier
Jar Jar as a Force Ghost Haunting Darth Vader: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdS2kCUGvfo
Frozen Jar Jar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCaP2NvS9bo
Podcast: The Redemption of Jar Jar BinksΒ https://www.ted.com/podcasts/the-redemption-of-jar-jar-binks
If you have a bit of $, maybe make a donation to SisTers PGH, a BLACK and TRANS-led nonprofit organization that serves the Transgender community of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Electronic donations can be sent to:
PayPal.me/SisTersPGH
CashApp: $isTersPGH
Venmo: SisTers-PGH
If you are a young LGBTQ+ person in crisis, you can contact the Trevor Project for support by texting START to 678-678. The Trans Lifeline phone number is (877)565-8860.
I have some other podcasts and projects, which you can learn more about at linktr.ee/nermernermer. If you have any THOUGHTS about this episode, please use this Feedback Form or send me an email at nermernermernetwork@gmail.com. The events mentioned come from the QBurgh calendar.Β
