Artwork / Simón Malvaez
I'm not a political pundit, and I believe people should be free to vote their conscience, regardless of what I or others say. I'm a humble—some say might be a far too modest—drag queen. The Queer Agenda Voting Guide is a reflection of my own experiences as an activist and performer, long-time philanthropist, and a decades-long rent-controlled tenant of this great city, San Francisco.
I am fortunate to be surrounded by a community that constantly educates me. The information I share is based on access to my long-standing and personal relationships and resources in the community.
Our democracy cannot thrive without disagreement. So, I ask that you please keep it polite. Please don't reply to this with all caps when you're having an impulsive moment after one too many drinks. If you confront me in public, I reserve the right to tell you that now is not the time, give you a polite smile, and take a long sip from my reusable straw, which is your opportunity for you to compliment how pretty I look.
This voting guide is a tool to help find your way. It's meant to help make an informed, balanced decision. Ultimately, however, that decision is yours. The democracy we, you, all of us want is ours to proclaim. We must vote, and we must keep it queer.