Thanks for committing to lift us up! @Chas10Buttigieg, looking forward to 🍔s in the East Wing #intersex
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Alicia Roth Weigel
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Intersectional #intersex activist leading with love in the Lone Star State. Better on Instagram (same handle); even better in person ()
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Now’s as good a time as ever to remind folks that #intersex folks have organs ripped from our bodies without our consent on the daily.
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You can’t take organs from a corpse without the deceased’s written permission, even if it will save lives.
When you outlaw abortion, you’re allowing women less bodily autonomy than the dead.
Thank you for being a bright light in this world and for shedding some on our community!
Check this week’s episode of to learn about #intersex rights, healthcare and hair care:
jonathanvanness.com/gettingcurious
Likes are cute but retweets are intersexy… 🧔🏻♀️💖👩🏼
Chatted with ’s team on #intersex rights this week and now she shouts us on on stage! Thank you for pushing the conversation forward in the way we need to gain true equality for ALL Americans #LGBTQforum
Legislation can be complicated but shoes are simple.
Sandals or boots, we all show up differently... But the important thing is that we have a choice in the matter.
Right... and we were born intersex. We exist, with broad and unquestioned scientific proof that is 2% of this world’s population. Can you say the same about your “chosen one”?
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I was force sterilized as an infant.
I have less body autonomy than women AND corpses. And there are plenty of people who want me dead for simply existing.
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It’s 6:20AM, voting is lit and OU still sucks! 🤘🏼
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I was proud to stand behind Garrett's family and friends yesterday, honoring his memory and furthered his legacy with yet another march on APD. It wasn’t my time to speak yesterday but I do have something to say in my own voice as a Human Rights Commissioner and a human being:
Thanks for supporting , , and for your tireless work for ! The #LGBTQIA movement appreciates your voice ✊🏼
As the Governor and certain State reps (yet again) use children as a political pawn, they conveniently leave out that the same procedures they're attempting to block for trans kids are forced on #intersex kids without their consent.
#INTERSEX PEOPLE ARE HUMANS AND HAVE RIGHTS, and California has officially recognized it!!! 49 states to go, ...
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Our resolution (#SCR110) urging the medical profession to delay medically unnecessary genital surgeries on #intersex babies has now fully passed the CA Legislature. This is the first time a state has gone on record supporting the intersex community & opposing these surgeries.
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To the media: I hope to see more headline's like ’s, "'Loved her unconditionally': Austin protest shooting victim remembered for devotion to fiancée, racial justice," that accurately reflect Garrett's altruistic life and death.
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He carried the gun because from Portland to Charlottesville, we've seen racist vigilantes drive cars into crowds of protestors and he sought to protect himself and others in case that were to occur—which it did, this weekend in Austin.
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Intersex and trans rights aren’t oppositional to one another; it’s about consent. Trans children shouldn’t be blocked from the same procedures intersex kids have forced upon us.
Vaccinate the people, but make it fashion. #TCoVax
Thanks, — glad is giving us a chance for a strong leader and all around great guy in our corner on Capitol Hill
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At the Stonewall caucus, our friend @Danielle4All inspired this energetic room with her speech about fighting for inclusion for all as a Transportation engineer in Texas! #tdp18
It's obvious no medical professionals were involved in the drafting of HB1952's attack on trans and intersex Texans so and I have taken the *liberty* to help clarify some things for our dear Texas legislators...
Louder for the p̶e̶o̶p̶l̶e̶ ̶i̶n̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶b̶a̶c̶k̶ downtown luxury condo residents and West Austin commuters! #atxcouncil
On the ban of MSM giving blood, urges us to move toward “what medicine tells us, not based on old prejudices”... What about work to #EndIntersexSurgery? cc @Chas10Buttigieg
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To elected officials: I hope to see fewer tweets like "three guns were drawn, eight shots were fired, and a protester was tragically killed," passive-voiced platitude that deflects gravity away from what happened and blame from who perpetrated it.
Thank you, Josh Watkins and for perfectly capturing and amplifying my voice so that I can help do the same for others... Happy #IntersexAwarenessDay!
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A better world is possible, if we fight for it. Organize for it.
That’s why I’m running for Congress. To stop the attacks on working Texans. To win Medicare For All, good jobs, affordable housing, & a strong democracy. Join our movement & chip in 
bit.ly/gregcasar-tw #TX35
bit.ly/gregcasar-tw #TX35
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What about #intersex people? I was born with the genitalia I have AND the genetic code I have—which way would your eugenicists have it, Trump mein fuhrer? I will go to the Supreme Court if I have to... So y’all better make it to the ballot box November 6. nytimes.com/2018/10/21/us/
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Despite the fact that Garrett served as a full-time care-giver for his wife who is quadriplegic and wheelchair-bound, and in addition to serving warm meals to folks experiencing homelessness weekly, he still managed to show up every day for 50 days straight to support #BLM.
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One day, our legislators will realize that options are a good thing, for footwear or gender or whatever. To realize the beautiful diversity of our humanity, you just need to take a walk in others’ shoes...
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Legislation targeting the trans community also affects intersex folks but uses coded language. Memos and bills often refer to intersex people as having "disorders of sex development", contributing to stigma and making it harder for the media / public to know they're about us too.
Nah, in my 28 years I’ve never peed. I actually exude urine through my pores... Works for me though, in fact—I think I might just convert everyone else to do the same!
(Thank you for attending my #SOTU)
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He knew the injustice his partner faced at the hands of the medical industrial complex that landed her unable to care for herself is systemic discrimination against and mistreatment of black women, who face disparate health outcomes and higher maternal mortality because of it.
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We can stand for trans people without stepping on intersex folks, and vise versa. If we can choose our clothing, we should certainly be able to choose the body parts that wear them.
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He showed up daily with her, for her, and yet this point has been entirely missed in 99% of the coverage I've seen in major publications and by elected officials in this city.
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To my fellow citizens of the United States: I hope that Garrett's example might inspire some armchair activists who retreated after posting a black square on Insta to step back (or roll back) into the fight.
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The title of pieces from to have all referenced that he carried a gun as he was mown down. This is slanting the story away from what's important and into the hands of the opposition, seeking to vilify protestors despite the fact that they too own weapons.
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This is not an oversight, it is an intentional effort to reframe the conversation into a gun rights debate and away from the movement that most of the powers-that-be wish would just die off already.
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But I won't let his message die with him. Garrett showed up because he knew #BlackLivesMatter and wanted everyone else to know it too. He was the ultimate ally, dying for his cause, and he deserves more respect than skewing his message to quell the fire he sought to instigate.
TimesUp on surgeries without consent! and SPU, it's not too late to show up #4intersex patients; respect our right to decide for our bodies & raise our voices at #AUA18: bit.ly/4intersex
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Whether we like it or not, Texas is an open-carry state. I actually believe strongly in the second amendment, and as a sexual assault survivor have considered (legally) purchasing a gun for my own protection.
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Do I think everyday citizens should have access to assault rifles? No, but Garrett was absolutely in his right to do so and as former military, was trained to use it.
WE DESERVE BETTER. Thank you for your bravery, and your voice . One day we will have rights and protections; it all starts with #intersex visibility! (Full video here: m.youtube.com/watch?feature=
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That the majority of articles hinge on whether or not he had a gun, whether or not he pointed it at the individual that drove into a group of humans or elsewhere misses the point and turns Garrett's sacrifice into fodder for the evil forces he dedicated his life to fighting.
Thanks, @RouserTX for giving voice to and Austin’s upcoming first-ever commemoration of IAD! What an #intersexy podcast experience ✨ #TheRabble
Thanks to all those who’ve had the courage to speak truth to power these past 24 hours... One questionable publication does not define the city of Austin, voters do. See y’all at the polls, and at all your doors—every damn day—rain or shine until then, -A
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Embarrassed for @AustinChronicle. Telling a transgender woman to sit down & wait her turn?! 
They acknowledged that @Danielle4All expertise is “one that sorely needs representation on Council”. District 9, don’t wait, early voting starts Monday! 
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They acknowledged that @Danielle4All expertise is “one that sorely needs representation on Council”. District 9, don’t wait, early voting starts Monday! austinchronicle.com/news/2018-10-1Quote Tweet
It's #PrideMonth and I'm proud to live in this city. But we need new leadership on #ATXCouncil that knows where we've been and has a vision for where we're going. Help run with me by sharing our message of #Pride
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Targeting trans and intersex children is unholy. Trans kids should be sacred, not scared. Intersex kids are beautiful, not broken. If it ain't broke, don't fix it—and don't erase us from the conversation either!
5am, chatting about God and my vagina with an all-white-male panel of elected officials... #Texas (Part 1)
“[ has] been really lucky to escape the physical harm that accompanies these unnecessary surgeries, but no intersex person is free from the emotional harm that comes from living in a society that tries to cover up your existence.”
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So excited for the incredible #intersex activist, artist, and author Emily Quinn for her #TED talk going live today! From #TEDWomen 2018: go.ted.com/emilyquinn, @TEDTalks, @TEDNews, @emilord
Someone needs to tell there is a difference between sexuality and gender identity, and that OBGYN ≠ LGBTQIA...
Housing is a human right but we have work to do to ensure that right for every Austinite. We know how to house our neighbors; that’s why I’m joining with & to ask property owners / managers to be part of the solution: howtohouseatx.org #howtohouseatx
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Propaganda saying "surgeries do not happen on kids" erases the experience of intersex people like me who have had our body parts removed or rearranged to better fit the gender binary. These surgeries don't happen to trans kids and SHOULDN'T happen to intersex youth.
I am 100% invested in supporting intersex patients across the country but in particular those who visit . Lurie, will you become the first hospital in the US to end unnecessary intersex surgeries? #EndIntersexSurgery
Thanks, for helping give voice to the #intersex movement through The Human Experience: Redefining Labels! From the generous donation to to the comfy additions to my wardrobe, it’s refreshing to see a brand put their money where their mouth is 💛💜
Steal a yardsign once: y’all look scared. Steal a yardsign twice: y’all look desperate. don’t play that way... #Integrity
"It's been a long, a long time coming but I know change is gonna come—oh yes it will." -Sam Cooke
URGENT call: anyone able to drop by City Hall *NOW* for 5 minutes, we need you to register in support of ordinance 185! #HomeNotHandcuffs
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Each of us can contribute to justice for #GarrettFoster in our own small way, and I plan to; I hope you'll join me.
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It all boils down to choice and body autonomy. Tune in to today during drive-time to learn more—and show up tomorrow as a reminder that #ATX values human rights, in the face of state and federal attacks: facebook.com/events/2235120
Denying care to trans kids that you force on intersex kids is an affront to science, human rights and basic logic.
Trans, intersex and GNC Texans deserve better!
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It’s not on the list of whatever so it can’t actually be passed into law. BUT, this is just cruel. Emotional abuse. twitter.com/ErinInTheMorn/…
Thanks for the feature, ... Tech and politics are not at odds when they work hand-in-hand—especially when women are at the wheel!
Happy #ElectionDay2019! I voted with the team at Carver Library using their voter guide... What’s your #vote plan? progresstexas.org/blog/2019-texa
"Alicia Weigel, a member of the Human Rights Commission and three-year Austin resident, rejected this dismissal of newcomers.
SAY THEIR NAMES! Thank you for lifting the plight of trans women of color and attaching it to real human lives #LGBTQforum
So honored to be speaking at about building relations between trans and #intersex communities! Get your tickets to support TQIA+ and nonbinary folks in the arts: genderunbound.org
Like so many of us trauma survivors, @Miss_Nitsch funnels her pain into advocating for others—but it’s time for us to fight for her. nytimes.com/2019/05/23/us/
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Did you know that the largest registered voting bloc in Travis county is between 18-34?
Thanks @DonnaHowardTX, @VikkiGoodwinTX, and @GinaForAustin for registering voters in your districts today and letting us help the cause! #BuildTheBench #TYDVotes
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Workers rights are human rights. I stand with and all our local Austinites organizing for labor protections and fair pay.
Join & for the debate at !
Our friends at are also hosting a great option, pending what side of town your on 💙
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Campaign ploy??? Linda Curtis seems like the type that wouldn’t believe survivors either...
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Thanks for the invite to the “queerest Starbucks in Austin”! Stop in the store to show your support and order with the name Union Strong for an extra shot of solidarity.
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Witnessing the creativity, curiosity and honesty cultivated at gives me hope that the future of our country will be a lot brighter and more colorful as we raise a generation motivated not by fear but by love. 💜
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5am, chatting about God and my vagina with an all-white-male panel of elected officials... #Texas (Part 4)
Proud to stand with today and always. Join us this afternoon at the courthouse? DM for details
As human rights leaders, it is our duty to condemn the conditions under which immigrants are being held in detention. I’m proud to join and on behalf of the office of in calling out these cruel abuses by our government.
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Hey Nick Barbaro ()... If you agree with everything stands for, why are you voting for ?
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5am, chatting about God and my vagina with an all-white-male panel of elected officials... #Texas (Part 3)
Thanks for chatting, @RouserTX 😘
Give the Rabble podcast a download for your morning commute 🎙
P.s. It’s all a fluid spectrum, and I prefer to sleep naked 🙃
rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/
