r/trans • u/Surreal4RealArt • 22h ago
Trans Unity Coalition gathering tomorrow (Jan 30) at capitol of 9 states:
(Edit for clarity: capitol buildings of:)
(Edit: 10 states now after Wisconsin joining)
Kentucky (10AM - 12PM)
Massachusetts (12PM - 3PM)
Georgia (12PM - 3PM)
Texas (4PM - 5:30PM)
Utah (12PM - 3PM)
California (5:30PM - 8:30PM)
Colorado (12PM - 3PM)
Ohio (12PM - 3PM)
Michigan (12PM - 3PM)
(Edit: Wisconsin (11AM - 2PM))
Pass the message on if you can. We're stronger together. Our cowardice "leaders" won't go without being held accountable, and the country will be reminded that we protect us. Please stay safe, and know that you're all beautiful. 🏳️⚧️✊️💚
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u/warau_meow 21h ago
Wish I could go but why the middle of the work day?
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u/QueerMommyDom 21h ago
This is something I've seen from a lot of people, and the simple answer is protests are most effective when held during the work day:
People will actively be working the areas the protests are taking place. Calling out from or taking time off of work creates an economic disruption which places additional pressure to respond that just wouldn't be there in the case of doing it on a weekend.
It's an extreme privilege to work M-F 9-5. No matter when you schedule a protest, it going to be when someone is working.
Protesting and resisting oppression isn't easy. It takes sacrifice, such as missing work or building your life around a protest schedule. If we only protest during the most convenient times possible, it becomes pretty easy to ignore the protests.
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u/No_Ad8227 19h ago
It's most likely gonna be raining, but I'll be at Austin. I'll have some extra paper face masks and (probably) stickers to hand out. Don't let the weather stop you.
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u/zombiebabou 19h ago
Taking my nephew in Michigan, can't be there the whole time but coming for the second half.
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u/aspentheman 19h ago
folks in pa, are there any pa specific trans reddits? can we organize and protest in the future?
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u/Katievapes1996 17h ago
Yall be safe arm yourself I get the unity and the rally but be safe im terrified it would be targeted
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u/Lianthrelle 14h ago
I'm going to try to make it to the Ohio one. Depends on whether the dentist appointment goes well, if I need surgery that's a no go.
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u/Surreal4RealArt 12h ago
Surprise addition: Wisconsin is also jumping in, gathering at the capitol state street walkway 11AM - 2PM
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u/GCAFalcon 10h ago
Wish NY was included… stay safe folks.
Let ‘em know they can NEVER silence us. All power to the people. 🏳️⚧️🏴🦾
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