Chappell Roan is diving into politics, and it’s not exactly a splashy cannonball. It’s more like a cautious dip into the shallow end with a pair of floaties.
The 26-year-old singer behind the bop “Femininomenon” (which, by the way, is so catchy it’s practically glued to Kamala Harris’ campaign) decided to chat with The Guardian about why she’s staying clear of the 2024 presidential campaign endorsements.
In short? Chappell isn’t about to slap her name on just any politician’s bumper sticker. She’s got, like, a laundry list of complaints about the government, and let’s just say it’s not the short kind of list. It’s the “two miles long and I forgot fabric softener” kind. “I have so many issues with our government in every way,” she said, probably while resisting the urge to roll her eyes into another dimension.
Basically, she’s that friend who shows up to the group project but refuses to pick a side because both options are equally… meh. “There’s problems on both sides,” she explained. “I encourage people to use your critical thinking skills, use your vote – vote small, vote for what’s going on in your city.” Translation: Don’t just focus on the shiny presidential drama. Look at the local stuff too, like the guy trying to ban loud chewing in your town hall.
When pressed on what she would like to see changed, she didn’t hold back. “Trans rights,” she said, as if stating the most obvious fact since “water is wet.” And she’s got a no-nonsense stance: “They cannot have cis people making decisions for trans people, period.” Full stop. Exclamation point. End of the longest group chat.
Oh, and in case you were wondering if she just talks the talk, she’s also walking the walk—right into her wallet. She’s donating £1 for every UK tour ticket sold to the LGBTQ+ rights charity Kaleidoscope Trust. That’s right, for every time you jam out to her tunes, you’re helping out a great cause. Rock on, Chappell.
