The Texan Optimist
Ready to feel good about being Texan? The Texan Optimist is a new video podcast telling the stories of Texas women, LGBTQIA+ folks, and Texans of color who took brave action that resulted in incredible progress for all of America. Each week host Becky Bullard (founder of Democrasexy) is joined by a different guest to discuss a story from Texas history and how it impacts us today.
The Texans Who Legalized Gay Sex
Nikki DaVaughn joins The Texan Optimist host Becky Bullard to discuss the story of the Texans who legalized gay sex – Tyron Garner and John Lawrence. (And all the amazing attorneys and advocates who worked so hard for the Lawrence v Texas Supreme Court victory!)
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LINKS:
October 10: Gay History Month Screening with author Dale Carpenter! https://www.thetexanoptimist.com/events/gay-history-month-screening-of-the-texan-optimist
...The Texans Who Gave Us All Abortion Rights
Serita Fontanesi joins The Texan Optimist host Becky Bullard to discuss the story of the young Texas women who won Roe v Wade.
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Shop my book list for this episode:
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About URGE:
https://urge.org/
Abortion rights in Texas now:
https://www.aclutx.org/know-your-rights/abortion-texas/
Introducing The Texan Optimist
Ready to feel good about being Texan? The Texan Optimist is a new video podcast telling the stories of Texas women, LGBTQIA+ folks, and Texans of color who took brave action that resulted in incredible progress for all of America.
Each week host Becky Bullard (founder of Democrasexy) will be joined by a different guest to discuss a story from Texas history and how it impacts us today.
Launching on YouTube and all podcast platforms September 23. Subscribe so you don't miss any episodes!
Sign up for email updates at TheTexanOptimist.com
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