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Statement of Principles and Commitments
By Protect Mardi Gras |
We believe Mardi Gras should remain a beacon of joy, resistance, and community – welcoming, not dividing. Powerful enough to challenge injustice, and strong enough to drive change.
We believe Mardi Gras should remain a beacon of joy, resistance, and community – welcoming, not dividing. Powerful enough to challenge injustice, and strong enough to drive change.
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Your questions answered: campaign FAQ
By Protect Mardi Gras |
About the campaign What is Protect Mardi Gras? Protect Mardi Gras is a grassroots campaign by ordinary members of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. We believe Mardi Gras must remain inclusive, powerful, and unifying – a beacon for queer people here and around the world. We are organising to counter attempts to reshape […]
About the campaign What is Protect Mardi Gras? Protect Mardi Gras is a grassroots campaign by ordinary members of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. We believe Mardi Gras must remain inclusive, powerful, and unifying – a beacon for…
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Inclusion made us stronger – division makes us weaker
By Peter de Waal AM |
In 1978, my fellow 78er, friend and longtime activist, Peter Murphy, was bashed mercilessly in the old Darlinghurst Police Station – now Qtopia. He was denied medical attention for five long hours. Seeing him bloodied, broken and near death remains my saddest memory of that first Mardi Gras. I, along with many others, faced police […]
In 1978, my fellow 78er, friend and longtime activist, Peter Murphy, was bashed mercilessly in the old Darlinghurst Police Station – now Qtopia. He was denied medical attention for five long hours. Seeing him bloodied, broken and near death remains…
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The myth about Mardi Gras
By Peter Stahel |
This article was originally published by the Star Observer. Over the last decade or so, we’ve increasingly seen a claim that Mardi Gras must return to its so-called “roots”. The assertion comes from the myth that it started as a protest, not a parade. This is a neat slogan, but it’s not true. It’s a false binary. Mardi Gras was […]
This article was originally published by the Star Observer. Over the last decade or so, we’ve increasingly seen a claim that Mardi Gras must return to its so-called “roots”. The assertion comes from the myth that it started as a protest, not a…
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Why we started Protect Mardi Gras: Many Voices, One Parade
By Peter Stahel |
TL;DR – Why we started Protect Mardi Gras We didn’t plan to start a campaign. But over time, it became clear that a group was using a political strategy known as entryism – seeking to change the nature of Mardi Gras from within by organising tickets and votes, pushing divisive motions, and electing aligned board […]
TL;DR – Why we started Protect Mardi Gras We didn’t plan to start a campaign. But over time, it became clear that a group was using a political strategy known as entryism – seeking to change the nature of Mardi…
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To protect Mardi Gras, you need to be part of it
By Katherine Wolfgramme |
Participating in the Sydney Mardi Gras parade is an affirming joy that should be enjoyed by all LGBTIQA+ people.
Participating in the Sydney Mardi Gras parade is an affirming joy that should be enjoyed by all LGBTIQA+ people.
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78er explains why he’s launched a campaign to ‘Protect Mardi Gras’
By Peter Murphy |
This article was originally published by the Star Observer. In 1978, I was bashed in a police cell after taking part in the first Mardi Gras. I was denied medical treatment. I could have died. That night changed my life forever. The police brutality we faced back then was real and raw. It was driven […]
This article was originally published by the Star Observer. In 1978, I was bashed in a police cell after taking part in the first Mardi Gras. I was denied medical treatment. I could have died. That night changed my life…
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Mardi Gras’ strength comes from unity, visibility, and the power of bringing people together.
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