RuPaul is facing mixed reactions after posting a video about America’s political climate. He says “fascism is back” and suggests that the only thing we can do is “party and dance.” In the Instagram video, RuPaul blamed decades of education cuts for weakening critical thinking that he believes has led to today’s political divisions. The post quickly spread across social media, where LGBTQ users debated whether the message encouraged resilience or minimized the seriousness of political threats facing queer communities. Some fans defended the video as a reminder of the historic role nightlife and joy have played in queer survival. Others argued that public figures with influence should promote stronger political action.
