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This article is a feminist-queer discussion of contemporary forms of censorship and resistance to those abuses. Drawing on recent examples from Poland, the emphasis is given to systemic, neoliberal forms of censoring, which make the ‘caring hands of the fascist Leviathan’ even more ready to restrict freedom.

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Censorship counterpublics critical theory feminism queer studies

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But I am your mother!? Queer-feminist resistance to censorship in fascist times

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