We talk with activist and author Kristy Alger about total liberation and why being a consistent ally is critical. 

 CONTENT WARNING: topics include transphobia, fascism and neo-Nazis, police violence. 

 We discuss British anti-trans rights campaigner Kellie-Jay Keen Minshull's (also know as Posie Parker) appearance in Australia and the protests against her speaking events.

 The events of the last week have been hugely distressing and we encourage people to consider accessing support services. Here are a few options: 

•  LIFELINE @lifelineaustralia & phone 13 11 14.
•  QLIFE www.qlife.org.au & phone 1800 184 527
•  Rainbow Door www.rainbowdoor.org.au & phone 1800 729 367
•  Switchboard www.switchboard.org.au

 You can read Kristy's blog at: https://writingliberation.medium.com/ and Kristy's book Five Essays for Freedom: A political primer for animal advocates is available from Revolutionaries https://revoltbooks.com/products/feff?_pos=1&_sid=41c761089&_ss=r

 Melbourne Activist Legal Support (MALS) Statement of Concern: Policing of oppossing anti-trans and trans rights rallies: https://mals.au/2023/03/20/statement-of-concern-policing-of-opposing-ant...

 Sally Goldner's (3CR Out of the Pan radio host, public speaker and educator) blog piece, Moving Forward. https://sallygoldner.com/moving-forward/

 Music Played:

 Lo-Fidelity Allstars 'Battleflag' - https://music.apple.com/us/album/how-to-operate-with-a-blown-mind/113779...
 Rammstein 'Was Ich Liebe' - https://shop.rammstein.de/en/catalog/visuals-sounds/cd/rammstein-album-c...
 Utah Saints 'Something Good' - https://www.beatport.com/release/utah-saints/2806510

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