The new leadership in Texas has its work cut out
Our health is threatened due to abortion bans & the highest uninsured rate.
The nation’s 2nd largest LGBTQIA2+ population faces intimidation & violence.
We’ve had the most billion-dollar climate disasters of any state.
Our public school system has received an F, and schools are closing (including my own kid’s school).
Progressive Texans are demoralized by voter suppression and gerrymandering (we’re ranked among the bottom 5 states in voter turnout).
…just for starters.
But we love Texas.
We won’t give up on her.
So what do we do?
We make it feel good to push for change in Texas.
By centering love, creativity, and community, we’re building a Texas where activism is not just effective, but deeply fulfilling.
Instead of draining, change-making feels sustaining.
Together, we’re creating a future full of hope, solidarity, and the pleasure of belonging.
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Introducing: The Texan Optimist video podcast
One thing that became clear through my work at Democrasexy is that Texans have had a civic despair problem. Yes, there are systemic barriers that lead to a voter turnout rate that puts Texas at 49th or 50th in the country, but there are also emotional and psychological barriers. The Texan Optimist is a new history/storytelling project that aims to inspire Texans to carry forward the unique legacy of progress that the Texas women, LGBTQIA+ folks, and Texans of color before us began.
Watch a short trailer of The Texan Optimist!
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