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Dear Friends,<br>
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Now is the time to turn out in Solidarity with Zooey Zephyr,
Solidarity with the Trans Community and, when it comes down to it, <i>to
protect democracy</i>, at least what little of it we have.<br>
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As you likely know, Rep. Zooey Zephyr of Missoula was censured by
the State House of Representatives yesterday. Her heroic actions and
the State's attempt to silence her are making national and
international news.<br>
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There are actions and events planned at Rose park in Missoula
(Brooks St., north of Mount). <b>Pride & Determination</b>: A
24 Hour Celebration of Queer Joy & Resilience<br>
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<li><b>Friday April 28</b></li>
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<li><b>5:30 pm</b>: March from Rose Park</li>
<li><b>7:00 - 9:00</b>: Rally</li>
<li><b>9:00 - Midnight</b>: Street Party</li>
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<li><b>Saturday April 29</b></li>
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<li><b>10am - 3pm</b>: Gentle Movement & Art Making</li>
<li><b>3pm - 6pm</b>: Free Community Meal and More Art Time</li>
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Follow <a href="https://queerjoymissoula.com"
moz-do-not-send="true">this link</a> for more information. Stay
tuned for more actions and information.<br>
To volunteer or to donate, <a
href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewNxeZglifX7Vz1nO6ryhG25ajkBJY2dSPYo4wqZzCPeXJ5Q/viewform"
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Here is a <a
href="https://news.yahoo.com/zooey-zephyr-addresses-montana-state-161025818.html"
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the House yesterday. It is well worth watching.<br>
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The importance of this moment goes way beyond the Trans Community.
We are at a point in history where members of government are
directly silencing voices of the people. In this case it is about
silencing Zooey Zephyr, and thus her constituents when they objected
to anti-Trans legislation. Two weeks ago it was Justin Pearson and
Justin Jones expelled from the Tennessee House of Representatives
after being silenced in their pleas about gun violence. This is not
the beginning and it's certainly not the end.<br>
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It won't stop unless we have a powerful movement to assert our
democratic rights. That movement starts now! Please join us.<br>
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Solidarity!<br>
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PS: if you haven't already signed the <b><a
href="https://montanapeoplesveto.org" moz-do-not-send="true">Montana
People's Veto</a></b>, please do so now. We will be presenting
it to Gov. Gianforte on Monday May 1. If you are interested in car
pooling to Helena on Monday, please contact <a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:info@westernmtdsa.org"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">info@westernmtdsa.org</a>.<br>
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