Former Digital Editor at the Texas Observer, looking for work. GLAAD Media Award and National Magazine Award-nominated editor and journalist. Friend to cats.
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About 50 #Texas DPS State Troopers were sent out in response to a peaceful attempt to march and occupy a Plaza at UT #Austin today. Reportedly three arrests according to those on scene.
DPS troopers detain protest organizer at UT Austin pro-Palestine demonstration
https://cbsaustin.com/amp/news/local/dps-troopers-detain-protest-organizer-at-ut-austin-pro-palestine-demonstration
Gov. Abbott: "We Want To End" #Trans And Gender Nonconforming Teachers
https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/gov-abbott-we-want-to-end-trans-and
#LGBTQIA #news #politics #USpol #Texas #genocide #transphobia #education
Maine Signs #Trans And #Abortion Sanctuary Bill Into Law, Despite Violent Threats
https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/maine-signs-trans-and-abortion-sanctuary
Israel-Gaza Protests Cancel PEN America Awards: Reactions
https://www.vulture.com/article/pen-america-literary-awards-canceled-gaza-protest.html#/ (paywall)