Northeastern University’s LGBTQIA+ Resource Center is hosting “Pleasure Party 2025,” an event promoted as a celebration of sexual expression and a rejection of what organizers describe as “fascist ideals.” The event includes free contraceptives, Plan B, gender-affirming resources, games, music, and refreshments. It is co-hosted by NU SHARE, a student group affiliated with Planned Parenthood Generation Action.
Organizers state that the party is intended to reject “fascist ideals pushing our society back” and “celebrate what sexual liberation should be.” NU SHARE’s mission includes advancing reproductive justice, intersectionality, and LGBTQ+ liberation. The event combines personal identity expression with a stated political message.
The rhetoric used in promoting the event has drawn attention due to its strong ideological framing. Critics argue that branding opposing viewpoints as “fascist” may polarize discourse and marginalize differing perspectives, including those grounded in traditional or religious beliefs. Others view the event as part of a broader campus trend that combines student support services with political activism.
Northeastern has not issued an official comment on the event’s messaging. It remains unclear how much institutional oversight or funding supports the initiative. The LGBTQIA+ Resource Center’s involvement aligns with broader diversity and inclusion efforts commonly found across higher education.
The event underscores ongoing national debates about the role of student resource centers, the boundaries between activism and institutional neutrality, and the language used to define ideological opponents. These tensions continue to shape the landscape of campus culture, particularly as universities navigate politically sensitive topics involving gender, sexuality, and personal expression.
