Notices by Mx. Kit O'Connell — Hire me! (oconnell@federate.social)

I'm thinking today about all the years of statements I've made that could now get me sent to a concentration camp in El Salvador if I hadn't been born here.

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

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

#LGBTQIA #politics #USpol #Austin #Texas

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."

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

“It is very ugly, and it's scary, because you're walking around this building and you kind of don't know who your friends are anymore.”

Transgender staffer navigates #Texas Capitol with guarded care amid growing hostilities https://www.texastribune.org/2025/03/07/texas-capitol-house-transgender-staff/ via @texastribune

#news #transphobia #TXlege #trans #LGBTQIA+ #politics #USpol

Hey everyone, you can see me at @Flipboard House next week at #SXSW. I'll be on a panel on Monday, March 10 around 4pm, talking about my experience with federated social media such as Mastodon, and how I (and my client @TexasObserver) use social networks. https://about.flipboard.com/fediverse-house/

*I still do their socials

#SocialMedia #Mastodon #Austin #Texas #events #Tech #journalism #media

I'm crossposting my @TexasObserver stories to my website.

“My big complaint about the liberal church I grew up in is that it’s been so silent on matters of social justice.”

While I'm not religious and beyond skeptical of organized #religion, I appreciative those inspirde by it to fight #fascism. https://kitoconnell.com/deadly-sins-christian-nationalism-book/

#books #politics #USpol #Trump #Republicans #news #antifa

Immigration lawyers offer advice on what to do if #ICE comes to the restaurant where you work:
https://www.eater.com/24364171/ice-immigration-raids-restaurants-know-your-rights-what-to-do

According to the Transgender Education Network of Texas, there have been 140 bills attacking the rights of #trans and #LGBTQ+ people introduced in this #Texas legislative session.

Imagine if these lawmakers felt the same pressure to constructively and creatively address... literally any real issue. https://billtracker.transtexas.org

#TXlege #politics #USpol #transphobia #trans #LGBTQIA+ #news

I went on the VisuNews #podcast, hosted by photojournalist Zach D Roberts, to discuss my recent essay on why we need to be more strategic and targeted in our protesting during the #Trump era. https://kitoconnell.com/protesting-empty-buildings-kit-oconnell-visunews-podcast/

#activism #protest #50501 #politics #USpol #news #HumanRights #LGBTQIA+ #Texas #Austin #DonaldTrump #history #journalism