Dylan Gurley should still be alive today. Trans Texans face relentless targeting, hate, and violence — fueled by state leaders' cruel attacks on our existence. This is devastating. Trans people deserve to live safely and freely. x.com/EqualityTexas/…

UPDATE: Keller Schools voted to pass its harmful policy changes — despite opposition from students and community members. We’ll say it again and again: 📢 LGBTQIA+ students have a constitutional right to equal treatment under the law. x.com/ACLUTx/status/…

“Texas law clearly allows for abortions to treat ectopic pregnancies, and federal law requires it. Yet, Kelsie and Kyleigh were denied absolutely urgent care.” Texas’ abortion ban is frightening doctors from providing medically necessary care. 19thnews.org/2024/08/texas-…

🚨🚨Right to Read Rally 🚨🚨 Join FBISD parents, students and librarians to rally against the board’s proposed EF (Local) policy changes! Date: 08/26/24 Time: 5:15pm Location: FBISD Administration Building; 16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, Texas, 77479

🏳️‍⚧️ New from me in Chron: I talked to transgender Texans across the state about the DPS' new drivers license policy. "It was heartbreaking. It was like finally getting a victory lap only to have the rug pulled up from under you." chron.com/culture/articl…

⚠ Reposting with new date (August 28, 2024) 💻 In light of the recent policy changes from DPS, the #AIFE Coalition is hosting a webinar with policy wonks, lawyers, and community advocates to dig deeper into what this means for trans Texans. 📌 RSVP: bit.ly/aifedps

Gov. Abbott's recent announcement about voter registration lists lacks context.👇 Voter list maintenance is routine and does NOT indicate wrongdoing. You can: ➡️ Check your voter status on your county's elections website. ➡️ Register to vote by Oct. 7. fox7austin.com/news/texas-rem…

SHAMEFUL: Katy ISD and Fort Bend ISD passed new policies banning books that students rely on to learn about themselves and the world around them. Texas students face an onslaught of challenges — books are not one of them.

Emmett Till was killed by white supremacists in Mississippi #OTD in 1955. Mamie Till-Mobely's decision to have an open casket funeral and permit photos of her son's body to be published in Jet magazine helped galvanize the Civil Rights Movement. Today, we honor his legacy.

The City of Austin is being sued after approving funds in its budget to support pregnant Texans seeking abortion care out of state. Let's be clear: Cities can help people access essential health care. Abortion is health care. cbsaustin.com/news/local/sto…

"My friends and I were thrown into a broken legal system and forced to face terrible conditions in jail — all because we exercised our right to peacefully protest." Three Texans were jailed after marching for racial justice in their rural town. Our latest:aclutx.org/en/news/we-mar…

VICTORY: Border Patrol is now obligated to safeguard migrants’ personal belongings — instead of confiscating them or forcing people to discard their property. This important win shows the power of collective advocacy from ACLU of Arizona and partners. aclutx.org/en/press-relea…

After urging Whiteface CISD and other districts to update their dress codes in order to comply with the CROWN Act, many swiftly made the changes. These updated policies are a vital step in ensuring students of color feel welcomed this school year. radio.kttz.org/2024-07-31/we-…

NEW: Trans Texans can no longer update birth certificates or driver's licenses to match our gender identity. It’s dangerous and cruel to prevent people from having accurate government documents. No policy will stop trans Texans from existing. them.us/story/texas-tr…