J.Q. Gagliastro’s Belief System
J.Q. Gagliastro does not condone:
ageism
racism (institutional or interpersonal)
classism
slut-shaming or body-shaming
prejudice against independent authors
xenophobia
cultural erasure
genocide
homophobia, queerphobia, biphobia, femmephobia, or transphobia
ableism
the use of the R word or any hateful derogatory term
stigmatizing mental illnesses
fat-shaming or skin-shaming
racial bending, phishing, or misrepresentation
anti-Semitism
banning books or banning drag
child or elderly abandonment or abuse
human trafficking
rape apologists or victim shamers
systemic sexism or misogyny
non-binary erasure
hateful Puritanical beliefs
hate, violence, or discrimination of any kind
J.Q. Gagliastro believes in
supporting indie bookstores
being your true self (that’s what people connect with)
honesty
prison reform
a ceasefire 🇵🇸
advocacy for immediate sanctions against Israel, including the suspension of military aid and arms, a two-way trade embargo, and support for international prosecutions of those responsible for war crimes and genocide
an easier pathway to American citizenship (if a person has adjusted to the American life and has created a home and family here in the States, why is our government immorally uprooting their lives and forcing them to go back to a possibly more oppressive place? it is cruel and wrong.)
abortion rights, personal autonomy, birth control, and HIV prevention are women’s rights and human rights and they must be protected
the codification of Roe v. Wade
sexual liberation
student debt forgiveness
the social, political, and economic equality and equity of the sexes, racial groups, and social classes
Black Lives Matter
the legalization and decriminalization of cannabis and sex work
Pride is a protest
Indigenous rights
culture is a bridge not a barrier
taxing the 1%
power to the people
long-term Sex Education in schools
a thoroughly-regulated Second Amendment
March for Our Lives
trans rights are human rights, trans women are women, and trans men are men
the action of unlearning ingrained prejudiced thoughts and stereotypes
giving people room to grow
voting and safeguarding our right to vote
veterans’ rights
consent is hot
safe, legal, and unashamed sexual exploration
sorrow, anger, grief, and confusion are valid emotions and people experience them differently
environmental reform and clean energy
science is real
trust in our medical practitioners
vaccinations
free health care
mental health care and therapy
censorship is fascism
parental controls on social media for children
the art of music and the art of literature
innovation and change
forgiveness and grace
and love is love
Like all humans, this list is ever-evolving. As history is unearthed, knowledge is spread, and our nomenclature changes, it is my duty to learn new ideas and unlearn outdated ones so that I may uphold innovative and moral values as a public figure and author. These are my beliefs and what I stand for. My apologies if I come across preachy. I, for one, am not too proud to admit when I am wrong. I am not above anybody else—I too make mistakes. That is one of the many points I make in The Diary of a Sugarbaby. In all, I believe in treating all people with open-mindedness, respect, and kindness. I hope you do too.
Thank you,
J.Q. Gagliastro
