Aaron Houston

Fascism conquers through fear and the territory it wants most is your heart. You must not cede that ground.

The far right wants us to feel powerless. Extremists are counting on apathy, cynicism, & heartbreak to be their rocket fuel. They are counting on us to point fingers at each other & lose trust in our ability to make change. I absolutely refuse to give them the satisfaction.

🏳️‍⚧️ It's #TransAwarenessWeek! This week we celebrate and uplift the trans community while also calling attention to the issues that most directly impact trans folks such as anti-trans legislation, violence against community members, discrimination, and economic disparities.

“Freedom… is only there when it is experienced with others. If I experience freedom from oppression but my brothers or my neighbors do not, my freedom is but a mirage. Freedom is not something a man has for himself, but something he has for others.” -Dietrich Bonhoeffer

“Some believe it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. It is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love.” -Gandalf

Every queer person, every trans person, everyone excluded and harmed for being different: you’re fucking superheroes. You’re beautiful. You’re bright lights and the shitty people of the world are scared of you because next to you, they’re nothing. Burn bright, angels.

We're heartbroken by the election results. We know what challenges we face ahead in our fight for full LGBTQ+ equality. Make no mistake: you are not alone. Our ancestors taught us that resilience is our superpower. You are loved, and you have an entire community with you.

Again, fascism’s power is fear. Dark times are coming but when they want you to be afraid, when they want to rob you of your joy, you must refuse to give them that.

“Its easy for the dead to tell you to fight, and maybe it's true, maybe fighting is useless. Perhaps it's too late. But I'll tell you this, if I could do it again, l'd wake up early and be fighting those bastards from the start!”

If things get worse, that’s when we’ll need you the most. I want us to live free and without fear but if tonight turns for the worst it’s up to us to keep fighting in spite of the fear. Your love, your joy, your spirit, are more crucial than ever.

If you believe in equal rights, distributive justice, reproductive freedom, queer liberation, and most of all basic kindness and decency, remember: We’re all scared right now, but the worse things get, the more we need you to keep hope, be true, and stand. Carry the fire.

Donald Trump’s dangerous Project 2025 agenda takes a wrecking ball to LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms: ❌Attacks marriage equality ❌Promotes discrimination against LGBTQ+ people ❌Targets trans people’s access to health care, education, and more We have 8 days to stop it.

“Christian Nationalists walk around with a mouth full of scripture and a heart full of hate…”

Rhetoric and policies targeting transgender students make all students less safe. Stop attacking transgender people, in political ads and everywhere. thehill.com/homenews/campa…

#DidYouKnow: In a recent survey, 50% of educators identified a general lack of #AI training as one of their primary concerns? 🤔 That's why we're excited to partner with @AI_forEducation to train teachers on how to leverage AI to support their classrooms: bwnews.pr/3Ye3gLk

This election is a choice: Do we want a future of chaos, fear, and division or a future of opportunity, compassion, and freedom? With 16 days of voting left, we all must make a choice. Make your plan to vote TODAY and share it with your friends. hrc.org/vote

The "trans athlete debate" is not really about sports or fairness, but about getting a legal precedent deeming trans women to be men under the law that can be extended to other areas of our lives.

TEXAS: We’re just three days away from the start of early voting! Our Election Hub has everything you need to know to cast your ballot early from October 21 to November 1. Retweet so every eligible Texan knows how to vote for our rights. aclutx.org/vote

LGBTQ Center Awareness Day celebrates the vital role that LGBTQ centers play in our communities, and helps bring a deeper understanding of the incredible work that LGBTQ community centers do. Reply and shout out your local LGBTQ center!

🧵THREAD: CNN's hit piece on Kamala Harris's positions on trans issues changed the course of the Presidential campaign, but it ignored a massive point and sent right-wing media into a frenzy over nothing. Here's why it's all smoke and mirrors: