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This is what I think of the world.

Fifty Years of Queer Revolt.

I found myself stood in front of the Stonewall Inn. It’s glorious in New York City. The sun is shining and the crowds are swelling, all queueing to get a selfie with it’s iconic sign – red and neon. This bar has rightly become a beacon in the queer community, because of what started on this hallowed ground fifty years ago.

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PrideJK DoranComment
To stop Brexit.

What is the most pressing issue of the day? It’s pretty obvious. I had started writing this post as a way of informing people about splitting the vote in the upcoming European elections – a phenomenon of sorts where parties with a similar stance end up fighting against each other rather than against an opposition.

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Stop educating our children.

Let me start with a grossly offensive and obscene statement: “We should not teach our children about religion. It is my right as a parent that my kid doesn’t become exposed and converted to Islam or to Judaism or Christianity. As a parent it’s my job to decided when to educate my child on these religious identities, these lifestyle choices. No one forces you to be religious, and I don’t mind people being religious, as long as you don’t shove it down my family’s throat!”

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Bi-partisan political agendas.

Last night I recorded and tried to upload a new video. In it, I said that nothing on the Brexit debate had moved forward, which was kind of true, until I finished recording and saw a notification from BBC News – Parliament had voted to take control of the Brexit process away from the Prime Minister.

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PoliticsJK DoranComment
A fool of myself.

Yesterday, I had a slight anxiety attack. The standard thoughts for me came into my head: What if I’m just an impostor? What if I’m not good enough? What if I fail? It’s timing couldn’t be more strange. The previous evening, I’d been introduced to a few people where my reputation had preceded me. As soon as they heard my name, they connected the dots in a positive way.

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PersonalJK DoranComment
It’s not you.

I’ve been thinking a lot recently about what I’m doing. Suddenly, I’ve gained a consciousness to the precious nature of time, and ensuring that it isn’t wasted. I’ve liberated myself, and jumped head first into the unknown.

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