{"id":2179433,"date":"2024-02-18T14:56:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-18T19:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/national-geographic-names-drag-queen-pattie-gonia-in-their-travelers-of-the-year-2024-list\/"},"modified":"2024-02-18T15:01:21","modified_gmt":"2024-02-18T20:01:21","slug":"national-geographic-names-drag-queen-pattie-gonia-in-their-travelers-of-the-year-2024-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/national-geographic-names-drag-queen-pattie-gonia-in-their-travelers-of-the-year-2024-list\/","title":{"rendered":"National Geographic includes drag queen Pattie Gonia in their &#8216;Travelers of the Year 2024&#8217; list"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnational-geographic-names-drag-queen-pattie-gonia-in-their-travelers-of-the-year-2024-list%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2179433&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Pattie Gonia: Drag Queen and Climate Change Activist<\/h2>\n<p>Pattie Gonia, a drag \u200dqueen and passionate climate change \u200dactivist, has been recognized by National Geographic as one of \u200ctheir &#8220;Travelers of the Year&#8221; for 2024.<\/p>\n<p>In an exciting Instagram post earlier this week, Gonia shared the news, which quickly \u200bgarnered over 34,000\u200c likes, including one\u200b from transgender activist Dylan\u2062 Mulvaney. With a staggering 603,000 followers, Gonia&#8217;s Instagram account is a platform for spreading awareness and inspiring change.<\/p>\n<p>As a co-founder\u200d of the nonprofit\u2063 organization Outdoorist \u200bOath, Gonia is dedicated to taking \u2062action for the \u200cplanet, promoting \u200binclusivity, and embracing adventure. Their mission is to create a world where everyone, regardless \u2062of their \u2062background, can enjoy and \u200dprotect the great outdoors.<\/p>\n<p>Gonia describes themselves\u200c as an \u2064&#8221;intersectional environmentalist, drag queen, and advocate for inclusivity.&#8221; Their\u2063 goal is to uplift LGBTQIA+ individuals and other \u2064underrepresented groups in the outdoor community.<\/p>\n<p>When not in drag, Gonia, who \u200bgoes by the pronouns she\/they,\u2064 can be found exploring the wilderness as Wyn. Backpacking and \u200bimmersing themselves in nature are passions that fuel their activism.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, Gonia was chosen \u2063as the\u2063 face of the North Face&#8217;s &#8220;Summer\u2064 of Pride&#8221; campaign, further amplifying their message of love, acceptance, and environmental stewardship.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, Gonia encouraged people to &#8220;break up with gas&#8221; for Valentine&#8217;s Day, urging \u2064individuals \u200bto consider more sustainable transportation \u200coptions.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u200bnot everyone has embraced\u200c Gonia&#8217;s advocacy efforts. Tennis legend Martina Navratilova\u2062 criticized Gonia \u2062and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland for their collaboration during &#8220;LGBT History Month,&#8221; calling \u200dtheir video a &#8220;pathetic parody \u2063of women.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In addition to Pattie Gonia, National Geographic also recognized disability advocate Vasu\u200d Sojitra\u200c and the iconic singer Dolly Parton for their remarkable contributions.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Pattie Gonia use her \u2062platform \u200cas a drag queen to raise awareness about climate change?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Pattie Gonia: Drag Queen and Climate Change Activist<\/p>\n<p>In an era \u200dwhere the fight against climate change has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/defund-the-police-is-over\/\" title=\"Defund The Police Is Over\">gained significant momentum<\/a>, activists from all walks of\u2062 life have emerged to contribute\u200d to this crucial cause. One such individual is the extraordinary and inspirational figure of Pattie \u200dGonia \u2013\u200c a drag queen who uses her\u2062 platform to \u200braise awareness about environmental issues and ignite conversation \u2064surrounding sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>Pattie Gonia, a persona created\u2064 by photographer and adventurer Wyn Wiley, combines elements of drag and activism to create a one-of-a-kind\u200b character that engages and educates audiences about the urgent need to protect\u2064 our planet. \u2064The \u200bname, inspired \u2064by iconic outdoor brand Patagonia, adds a playful twist to her environmental advocacy, while\u200b the term\u200b &#8220;Gonia&#8221;\u2063 references \u200dthe\u2063 Greek word\u200d for angle. This ingenious combination aligns perfectly with her mission \u200dto promote environmental stewardship and bring attention to the beauty of the natural world.<\/p>\n<p>This unique persona is not just a superficial\u200b costume; \u200cit represents a powerful force for change. Through Pattie Gonia, Wyn Wiley is able\u200d to leverage \u200dthe vibrant drag community to spread awareness about\u200b the climate crisis to a wide audience, including\u200c many who may not have previously engaged with \u2063environmental activism. Her performances include captivating drag shows and awe-inspiring outdoor adventures, which she documents \u2064and shares\u200b with her growing presence on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platforms<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The key to\u200c Pattie Gonia&#8217;s success lies\u2064 in her ability to bridge the gap between entertainment and education. She\u2062 skillfully uses her performances to draw attention to environmental concerns, seamlessly integrating messages of sustainability into her routines and leveraging \u200dpop culture references to engage \u200bher audience. \u2062This ingenious fusion of entertainment and \u2064activism not only captivates viewers, but it also provides an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bitcoin-hits-highest-level-since-may-2022\/\" title=\"Bitcoin reaches highest level since May 2022.\">accessible entry point<\/a> into the dialogue surrounding the environment.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond her captivating performances, Pattie Gonia is actively engaged in environmental \u200cinitiatives. She partners with organizations like Protect Our\u2064 Winters, \u200dan advocacy group focused on mobilizing the outdoor sports community to take action against climate change. Through collaboration, she is\u2062 able\u2063 to lend her \u200dvoice to campaigns \u200dand events that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/reporters-notebook-will-the-mountain-valley-pipeline-finally-begin\/\" title=\"Will the Mountain Valley Pipeline start soon?\">promote sustainable practices<\/a> and raise awareness \u2062about the need for urgent action.<\/p>\n<p>Pattie Gonia&#8217;s influence extends far beyond the drag community. She has amassed a large and enthusiastic following on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/people-who-trash-their-family-in-public-cant-be-trusted\/\" title=\"Don't trust those who publicly criticize their own family.\">social\u2064 media platforms<\/a>, where she consistently shares \u200cpowerful messages, personal stories, and educational content to inspire and empower her followers. Her \u2062remarkable ability\u200b to create an inclusive and supportive community has earned her recognition from both the \u2062drag \u2064and environmentalist communities. Her\u200d online platform not only educates but also galvanizes her followers to take action and make positive changes in their own lives.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the emergence \u2062of Pattie Gonia has injected a fresh perspective into the climate change movement. Her unique approach blends drag performance art with environmental activism, creating a powerful force that \u2062captures attention, educates, and inspires change. Through her vibrant \u200bperformances, partnerships with organizations, and engaging social media presence, Pattie Gonia \u200dhas proven herself to be an influential and indispensable advocate for climate action. As\u200b the fight against climate change continues, let us celebrate\u200d and support trailblazers like\u2063 Pattie Gonia, who are breaking barriers and using their art to make the world a better place for \u2063all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>National Geographic honors Pattie Gonia, a drag queen and environmental advocate, as one of their 2024 &#8220;Travelers of the Year.&#8221; Gonia shared the news on Instagram, garnering 34K+ likes, including one from transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney. With 603K+ followers, Gonia&#8217;s account continues to inspire and raise awareness for climate change<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2678,"featured_media":2179434,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/iStock-458646855.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2179433","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/iStock-458646855.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2179433","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2678"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2179433"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2179433\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2179434"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2179433"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2179433"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2179433"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}