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   Mx. Kit O'Connell — Hire me! (oconnell@federate.social)'s status on Tuesday, 25-Mar-2025 00:56:26 JST Mx. Kit O'Connell — Hire me!

   1250 people came out today for the All In For Equality advocacy day at the #Texas Capitol. Everyone is gathered at the Paramount Theatre for advocacy training now.

   #activism #LGBTQIA #TXlege #politics #USpol

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     Veterans for Equality are here to protect the community from the opposition and any aggressors.

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     We are learning about safety at the Texas Capitol. Texas DPS state troopers are essentially being treated as a danger to the community. Certain offices are designated as safe spaces, and we're instructed not to move around the Capitol alone.

     Mr. Bill repeated this.
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     Visiting with Rep. Vikki Goodwin and her staff to advocate for trans lives and trans rights. She spoke earlier at the rally and emphasized the need to focus on real, constructive issues.

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     Andi talks with Rep Lulu Flores staff about wanting a legal name and gender identity change and feeling like they might have to leave Texas to safely be themselves.

     Mr. Bill repeated this.
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     Rep Erin Zweiner says our presence and advocacy keeps her fighting. No matter what happens this session, she says our visibility matters and thanks us for being here.

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     Visiting with Donna Howard's staff in the basement of the Capitol. Telling stories of supportive teachers in school about how loving trans people saves lives.

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     Mx. Kit O'Connell — Hire me! (oconnell@federate.social)'s status on Tuesday, 25-Mar-2025 05:53:27 JST Mx. Kit O'Connell — Hire me!

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     We are on lunch break now. ACLU of Texas bought us all Thundercloud sandwiches and we are chilling in the shade, while we plan our visits to lawmakers.

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     Mx. Kit O'Connell — Hire me! (oconnell@federate.social)'s status on Tuesday, 25-Mar-2025 05:53:28 JST Mx. Kit O'Connell — Hire me!

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     Rep. Vikki Goodwin from Austin says she's an ally that stands with all people. "This is your Capitol!"

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     Mx. Kit O'Connell — Hire me! (oconnell@federate.social)'s status on Tuesday, 25-Mar-2025 05:53:29 JST Mx. Kit O'Connell — Hire me!

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     Rep. Jessica Gonzalez, chair of the House LGBT Caucus. "We are not going anywhere."

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     Brad Pritchett says this is the largest LGBTQ Advocacy Day in Texas history. He says we will not break as a community. "We demand recognition and respect under the law... We will not be erased."

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     Mx. Kit O'Connell — Hire me! (oconnell@federate.social)'s status on Tuesday, 25-Mar-2025 05:53:31 JST Mx. Kit O'Connell — Hire me!

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     People are gathering at the Texas Capitol for a rally now.

     #LGBTQIA #politics #USpol #Austin #Texas

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     World famous #drag queen Brigitte Bandit performing at All in For Equality advocacy day.