VIDEO: Taxpayer-Funded Event Trains Government Employees on ‘Trans Liberation’ with Drag Queens and Trans Activists.

Washington State Pays ‌Drag Queens‍ and⁢ Transgender Activists ⁤to Teach Government Employees

Washington state recently made headlines for using taxpayer funds to pay a group of drag⁤ queens and transgender activists to teach government employees about “fighting for trans liberation.” The Daily Wire obtained public records and video ​footage of the event,⁢ shedding light on ‍this controversial use of funds.

The⁤ event, ⁤titled ‌”Drag Story Hour and​ Fireside Chat,” featured activists from Drag Story Hour and the Trans Formations Project. Drag Story Hour is known for hosting events where ⁤men in drag read to children at libraries and schools, while the Trans Formations Project fights against what they consider “anti-trans” legislation, ​including bills aimed at protecting children ‍from⁤ irreversible medical interventions related to gender identity.

According to a contract obtained by The Daily Wire, Drag Story Hour was paid $5,000 to participate in​ the event, which⁢ was part of the Washington State Office ⁢of Financial Management’s “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Empowerment Conference.”

The presentation focused on political activism,‍ community organizing, ​and‌ the ‍role‌ of “allies” in ‍the fight for trans liberation. Ace Sutherland, a board member for the Trans Formations Project, ‍emphasized the ​importance of direct engagement with those directly impacted by these issues. Sutherland‍ stated, “We‌ know what we want, and ​we don’t need anyone speaking over us or for us. We have a voice for ourselves and we will ​direct you on how to best advocate on our​ behalf.”

Video: We Know What We Want

Johnathan Hamilt, the⁣ Executive Director of Drag Story Hour, shared specific ways that attendees could support their organization through activism. Hamilt recounted an incident where demonstrators protested a drag story hour event, highlighting the need for “cis white” people to act as a barrier between the performers and potential threats.

Video: Cis White Barrier

Sutherland also urged state employees to engage in conversations about “trans liberation”⁣ with their friends and family, suggesting that those who don’t embrace radical gender⁤ ideas may not be true friends.

Video: Not Your Friend

Alex Petrovina, ‍the Founder and Executive Director of the Trans Formations Project, used the ‍taxpayer-funded forum to ask Washington state employees to donate‍ to their nonprofit‌ organization. Petrovina emphasized the need for sustainable funding​ to ⁤continue their work towards trans justice.

Video: Trans Fundraising Request

Petrovina also encouraged state employees to recognize their influence and‌ use it to support the transgender movement, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity in ​policy-making.

Video: State ⁤Government Power

According to Johnathan Hamilt, this was the first collaboration between Drag Story Hour and Washington State, and they ​received positive ​feedback from the ‌event. The Trans Formations Project did not provide a comment on the matter.