We won't lose if we don't quit

Published 8 months ago • 1 min read

Yesterday I spent a picture-perfect Austin day at the Texas Capitol advocating for trans and queer rights.

I was lucky enough to share the day with my kiddos and So! Many! Friends!

I'm still processing the day, but my heart is full from seeing over 1,000 queer folks and allies take over the capitol - a place that has not been kind (sometimes outright cruel) to the LGBTQ+ community.

The midday rally featured powerful and inspiring speakers, and it was super-ally Rep. Jon Rosenthal who really made me think with his statement: "We can't lose if we don't quit."

Think about that. The other side can't win if we keep fighting. We control the game.

Trans folks, queer folks, and those who love them - you have so many people who are fighting for you, in Texas and around this country.

We'll never give up.

Mandy Giles
Founder, Parents of Trans Youth

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