Because basic allyship is so 2015, and we’ve got rights to protect and vibes to serve.
Let’s get one thing straight—you don’t have to be queer or trans to show up for us. But if you say you’re an ally and your biggest move is slapping a rainbow on your Insta in June or adding “she/her” to your bio and calling it a day, we need to have a little chat. Because in 2025, the bar for allyship is high, the stakes are higher, and visibility without action is just… performative. So let’s level up.
We’re coming at this with love, glitter, and a little sass. Here’s how to be a real one in 2025—without even changing out of your pajamas.
1. Start at Home (Yes, Literally. You Don’t Even Have to Put on Pants.)
- Educate yourself with queer and trans creators. Follow folks who are sharing their lives and realities. Bonus points if you don’t ask them to teach you.
- Interrupt homophobia and transphobia in your group chats, on FaceTime with your grandma, or at the dinner table. Don’t “let it slide.” We see you.
- Audit your Amazon cart. Support queer and trans-owned businesses instead of billionaires who fund anti-LGBTQ legislation.
2. Show Up Visibly (Without Making It About You)
- Donate Strategically —- Yes, Even $10 makes a Difference. Think of your money like a vote: where you spend and donate indicates what you value. We need funds going toward housing, health care, and legal protection for LGBTQ folks—especially Black and Brown trans people.
- Support trans-inclusive spaces. Donate to mutual aid. Share fundraisers. Tip extra when you can.
- Display Pride flags and inclusive signage in your spaces. Wear those pins and attend local Pride events.
3. Allyship Is a Verb, Not a Vibe
- Don’t just post; act. Advocacy means action. Sign the petition. Call the senator. Show up to the protest (yes, even if it’s hot). Not sure where to call or who to contact? Check out 5 Calls Website
- Make your workplace safer. Advocate for gender-inclusive bathrooms, pronoun policies, and anti-discrimination practices. HR isn’t going to do it alone.
- Curate Your Feed Like It’s a Protest Banner. Representation matters—and not just to make your feed “aesthetic.” Amplify queer and trans voices, especially those from marginalized intersections. Share their posts, credit their work, and don’t forget to engage (yes, comment and like too—algorithms are real).
- A little social media detox? Unfollow brands and influencers who talk allyship but sell rainbow T-shirts made in sweatshops. You know the ones.
- Know when to pass the mic. You don’t need to be the voice of queer justice. Just help make space for the people who are.
4. Advocate From Your Couch — It’s Not Lazy, It’s Smart
Policy is personal. Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is still happening at an exhausting pace. But calling your legislators doesn’t require pants or courage, just a script.
- Write your representatives. Like, with actual words.
- Vote like our lives depend on it. (Because they do.) Local elections are where queer rights get made or erased.
- Join online town halls and show up in comment sections like a boss.
5. Normalize Pronouns and Gender-Affirming Practices in Your Digital Spaces
- You have a Zoom name. You have an email signature. You have social bios. Make them queer-friendly.
Conclusion:
So there you have it. Being an ally in 2025 isn’t about perfection, it’s about participation. It’s showing up, speaking up, and staying teachable. Whether you’re marching in the streets, donating from your couch, or just correcting your cousin at the dinner table (again), your voice matters. Ill say it again: Allyship is a verb, not a vibe. Keep it bold, keep it loud, and keep it real. Now go forth and make good trouble because the future is intersectional, inclusive, and absolutely not here for performative nonsense.
With love, your local Queer collective
“Allyship is an active and consistent practice of using power and privilege to achieve equity and inclusion”.