On this #TransDayofResilience, did you know that we can make the political machine work for us? Learn about how a trans community fought off dozens of “bathroom bills” and how a Texas trans community produced the biggest queer political event of the year in one of America’s largest cities. On top of that, hear one of the most powerful Texas Republican politicians support the trans community and hear from America’s first out trans judge.

On the Pod: Cristan Williams, Robin Mack, and Alexis Melvin. :

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Here’s more information on events and issues covered in this podcast:

Events:

• Every Monday night trans meeting, HTGA at 7:30

Topics:

• Gender Reel Houston
• On the death of the Texas Special Session “bathroom bill” effort
• On the death of the original “bathroom bill”
• Transgender Foundation of America
• Numbers Nightclub
• Houston GLBT Political Caucus
• Harris County Judge, Ed Emmitt (R)
• Texas Speaker of the House, Joe Straus (R)
• Judge Phyllis Frye (D)
• Poppy Northcut
• Trans & Intersex advocates elected:
  
• Trans Day of Remembrance
  

  Today is #TDOR. Today, find your community and remember those we have lost due to anti-trans hate. pic.twitter.com/H6tt0jwyou

  — transadvocate (@transadvocate) November 20, 2017

• Transgender Unity Banquet

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