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@everyone react to this message if you can show up to an in-discord meeting to decide on this coalition’s unity on Monday, December 19 at 6pm
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South Carolina has filed SC H3551. If it passes, it will forcibly detransition trans youth. Trans girls will be forced to grow facial hair. Trans boys will be forced to grow breasts. These bills are cruel and inhumane. This is the 2nd detransition bill SC has filed in 2 weeks.
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Bill Text (2022-12-15) South Carolina Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act [Referred to Committee on Judiciary]
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seb it/they 12/16/2022 1:11 PM
@everyone Hey everyone, sorry for the ping, just a general update on everything going on We have two meetings coming up 1. the first is occurring on Sun Dec 18th at 5 pm online, and will discuss how to most effectively set up statewide mutual aid networks. 2. the second meeting is on Mon Dec 19th at 6 pm online, and will be attempting to establish more structure within the org. We ask each organization to send a representative, but anyone who is interested can attend! We will be discussing points of unity, wider org structure, and org wide goals. For both of these meetings, if you would like anything specific to be brought up I invite you to edit the meeting agendas which are linked in the event. Additionally we have a few ongoing projects we could use help with 1. Org outreach- we are currently working on writing emails to reach out to wider orgs, anyone with the ability to write or edit effectively can help out! #org-building has more details, or you can ping me and ask about it 2. Rep outreach- we are currently working on a kit that members can use to reach out to their local rep about the bills. anyone who wants to help can also reach out in #org-building for more details Finally we want to have some VC hangouts in the future, I know some folks have discussed hoping on VC tonight after work to hang out, we'd love to all get to know each other better! Please join! Any good online game/hangout suggestions are also encouraged! (edited)
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seb it/they 12/19/2022 9:01 AM
Fascists, including proud boys, are planning on disrupting a drag show in North Charleston on December 23rd. Numbers are needed to counter them and defend queer celebration. Attacks on us come in the form of legislation but they also come in the form of vigilante violence. We keep us safe.
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It was only a matter of time before anti-BDS economic boycott laws were broadened to include anything states dislike. South Carolina seeks to make it unlawful for contractors to engage in boycotts of businesses refusing to provide gender affirming care. https://t.co/4DR1TEr1fi
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 12/21/2022 8:00 PM
https://twitter.com/sc_oat https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088343602578 https://www.instagram.com/southcarolina_oat/ hi @everyone! OAT has social media now, go and give them all a follow! Expect more content to be posted soon as we get resources together. Also, OAT now has a website!!! Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to this project. This website has our legislature outreach kit and list, information on all the bills, and our prototype of Queerslist! Queerslist is a free service that lets you and other trans people post requests and offers for affirming clothing. The tool is functional, but still early in development, so let us know if anything is confusing or you have problems with it, or any other part of the website. https://www.oatsc.org/ (edited)
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seb it/they 12/30/2022 2:01 PM
Hey y'all in collaboration with the local SRA, we're planning to do a training session or two to get people more comfortable using guns. Things are getting pretty scary out there, and we want to make sure our community is able to defend itself. On the 21st, we will have a classroom session in Columbia where participants will learn how guns work, how to use one, and how to be safe while using one. Then there will be an opportunity to get some experience firing and operating various firearms at a shooting range. We aren't disclosing the range location until the day of for everybody's safety.. Please fill out this google form if you are interested in attending so that we can make sure to prepare a suitable training session for everybody :) https://forms.gle/99QmCVuyQyQ291bw9 (edited)
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also from Amberlyn, Josiah Magnuson wants to hear about what he should focus on this legislative session. We should tell him. I think it's worth being real with him instead of brigading him. A brigade would probably make him toss out the results. You don't have to give him your email. Look out, he's crafted some of the questions very shittily. Happy new year! https://us17.list-manage.com/survey?u=73c4bf86e7454b3b0f58258b0&id=cfa21da787&e
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 01/01/2023 2:42 PM
OAT's unarmed self-defence class has been pushed from jan 7th to jan 14th to accomodate for abortion rights protesting on the 7th, stay safe yall.
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 01/02/2023 2:13 PM
hello all, we have two new pieces of news for you from lynnie. first: Upstate folx!!! When we organized to get speakers at podiums and asses in chairs at the Spartanburg County delegation back in August, it did calm some of the rhetoric. If you know people who can show up in support, or especially speak, it would be nice if supportive people can ask the delegation to back away from anti-LGBTQ+ legislation/rhetoric, and support inclusive libraries and schools. Collins is a movable representative (relative to the caucus that's trying to run the show), and he has a lot of eyes on him since his time in the spotlight on abortion. Seeing that there are diverse groups of people in Pickens County could go a long way to helping our causes.
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 01/04/2023 1:43 PM
https://twitter.com/sc_oat/status/1610708195122753537 hi all, check out this incredible new video made by ronnie, it has informational content on the bills and their sponsors : ) (edited)
Hi all, OAT has made a new video outlining the latest transphobic bills from the SC legislature. Please learn more at https://t.co/WXjqPHbWk8 and join our fight against transphobia.
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@everyone we have a full day of action on Saturday. Anti-choice activists are rallying and marching around the city of Columbia. OAT coalition members are hosting a 10:00 AM rally and a 1:45 rally at the Russell house at the university of South Carolina and an 11:00 AM rally at the South Carolina statehouse. If you’re coming from out of the city, please message #in-person-protests if you need a ride. Come out if you’d like to stand up against fascism and patriarchy. Trans liberation and abortion rights are inextricably intertwined.
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seb it/they 01/08/2023 9:16 PM
@everyone Hey, athena and i (the current security mods) have talked and we've decided that we probably need an extra mod to help us out. would you like to moderate for the OAT coalition? This includes things like password management and managing roles, bots and introductions. Also if you have any specific opinions on how mods should be selected we'd love to hear. We want to make the process as democratic and open as possible. please talk with us in the server or dm's
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 01/09/2023 9:38 AM
https://www.oatsc.org/articles/oat-oklahoma-solidarity hello, OAT has released a new press release focused on the latest transphobic bills passed in oklahoma, read it here on our website
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 01/09/2023 7:33 PM
hello @everyone, as a followup to our request for org moderation assistance, we have three trusted people for you all to vote on. 1. @Kiral from the IWW and SRA 2. @Bernie from USC IRIS 3. @jacklyn from Columbia DSA to vote, react to this message with the appropriate number. the candidates may introduce themselves in the server if they wish.
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 01/11/2023 7:46 AM
we are concluding the vote, thank you to everyone who participated. @jacklyn is OAT's new mod
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seb it/they 01/12/2023 1:00 PM
@everyone hello everyone, tonight we will be meeting at 7:30 online to discuss our strategy for the new legislative session. I've attached a meeting agenda below, feel free to add agenda items, and they will be posted afterwards if you cannot come. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1664BzRoimBxCW_qcuXrotu3WkZCKvl_FHyV7HnA2U1o/edit?usp=sharing
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 01/12/2023 4:23 PM
^the above is the schedule for saturday the 14th's unarmed self-defence class
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 01/12/2023 7:32 PM
@everyone meeting on legislative strategy is on now! come if you can : )
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Hey @everyone, We have a few events coming up! First tomorrow at 8:30 there is the SC United Legislative Session kickoff, more details here: https://www.southcarolinaunited.org/updates/jan19 This event will allow people to talk directly with legislature members and will include a press conference and briefing on how to testify successfully against the transphobic bills. Second this weekend on Saturday Jan 21st at 11 am there will be a gun safety class. This will be held at both @Hayden (he/they) and @Olivia's places and taught by @Kudzu . DM Hayden or Olivia for more details! After this class we will carpool to the range. Third we will have another self defense class on Sat Jan 28th in riverfront park.
Come on Thursday, January 19 to kick off the legislative session and support LGBTQ+ equality.
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Lynnie (she/her) 01/18/2023 1:15 PM
FYI I will be there in the morning. I know few of you have met me in person, but I'll be around if anyone wants to connect.
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seb it/they 01/18/2023 6:51 PM
@everyone A new transphobic bill has been proposed in the SC House. Bill H3730 attempts to ban care for anyone under the age of 26. You can read the full text of the bill here: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3730.htm It's now more important than ever that we continue to organize across the state to fight for our rights!
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 01/19/2023 1:17 PM
Hello all, just felt like I had to say this. OAT is a pan-leftist org that welcomes those with liberal leanings as long as they are willing to fight for trans rights, this is baked into our points of unity as an org in section 2. In particular, in light of recent arguments, you can hold and express your own liberals views in this org. We are not going to somehow force you to say ACAB to be a member of OAT. But that goes both ways. Radical leftists involved in OAT, including anarchists, communists, and those against police, also have these same rights of expression, and others have NO RIGHT to then turn about and claim we cannot also hold radical views and express them. If you feel as though this is a dealbreaker for you, then there are many liberal orgs in this state that might be a better fit. However, OAT is one of the only radical trans orgs in SC, and so we cannot and will not back down on our views. If at any point you feel that OAT is not living up to this position, please feel free to let us know in #public-moderation and share your concerns. (edited)
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seb it/they 01/23/2023 6:26 PM
From @pickles- they/them (mel) Hey! The house k-12 sub is doing its worst to harm Black, Brown, People of the Global Majority, queer, trans, and LGBTQ+ students. Aclu is hosting a lobby day and Pro-Truth coalition is trying to pack the room. Can y’all mobilize? The House Education and Public Works Committee has released its agenda for tomorrow’s K-12 subcommittee meeting and they are attempting to railroad Adam Morgan’s House Bill 3728 through with 24 hours’ notice to the public. Text of the bill is here https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3728.htm. We don’t have an exact time of when the vote will take place but ask that people try to be at the Statehouse tomorrow January 24th by 1pm in Blatt Room 433.
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seb it/they 01/23/2023 7:28 PM
also from @pickles- they/them (mel) Here’s a synopsis: H. 3728 contains harmful provisions that seek to prevent public educators from teaching the full truth of past and present racial and gender inequalities, subject our public educators to further surveillance of their instruction, burden our educators with unnecessary complaint processes, erase LGBTQ+ students from public life, while simultaneously threatening to withhold a significant amount of state funding for unjustifiable reasons.
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seb it/they 01/25/2023 8:34 PM
@everyone some reminders, as you can see we've been setting up specific times to do testimony against some additional bills, and i will continue to regularly update about that sort of thing in #announcements and in the future will make sure to ping everyone for each announcement our self defense class will be this Saturday in Riverfront Park and will once again be hosted by the amazing @Matt Cox he/him we will also be holding a wrelax and write event for people to write testimony against the transphobic bills scheduled. it seems that one of the common tactics used by legislators is to move testimony times around and make it intentionally hard to testify, so it's a good idea to have written testimony ready in advance in case it gets sprung on us unexpectedly! this will happen on VC on sunday at 1 pm! (edited)
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seb it/they 01/30/2023 9:06 PM
hey @everyone! this Friday at 5:30 SC WREN will be holding an online event for us to learn more about the legislative process and how is best to intervene!
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hey@everyone if you plan on going to the SC Legislature 101 event this friday please make sure to register using this link: https://bit.ly/sclegislature101 (edited)
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: SC Legislature 101. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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WhichWitch17 02/01/2023 12:54 PM
Hello @everyone, in light of some very concerning developments and announcements made by the government or other politicians that incite violence against trans people, we want to do a check in meeting sometime soon in the future because so many people are feeling overwhelmed, stressed and/or scared. Please feel free to fill out this when2meet so we can determine the best time to have this meeting and some others in the future https://www.when2meet.com/?18597922-oaUln Videos of what was said: https://vxtwitter.com/ronfilipkowski/status/1620501310788501506? https://vxtwitter.com/esqueer_/status/1620757034080821248? (edited)
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Hello @everyone, in light of some very concerning developments and announcements made by the government or other politicians that incite violence against trans people, we want to do a check in meeting sometime soon in the future because so many people are feeling overwhelmed, stressed and/or scared. Please feel free to fill out this when2meet so we can determine the best time to have this meeting and some others in the future https://www.when2meet.com/?18597922-oaUln Videos of what was said: https://vxtwitter.com/ronfilipkowski/status/1620501310788501506? https://vxtwitter.com/esqueer_/status/1620757034080821248? (edited)
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pickles- they/them (mel) 02/01/2023 5:18 PM
Hey! Are y’all seeing this?
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pickles- they/them (mel) 02/01/2023 5:28 PM
@everyone There are abortion bans moving in both chambers of the legislature that could be heard as soon as next Tuesday. The senate Med Affairs Committee is considering an abortion ban bill that could potentially bypass the subcommittee process through a poll and head straight to the senate floor Tuesday. This could all happen at the same time the House Judiciary considers H.3774, an abortion ban with limited exceptions. Please send this call to action to everyone you know! Here's the phone patch through campaign: https://p2a.co/I2bxSP9 Planned Parenthood is hosting phone and text banks if you'd like to join! Just click the links below to sign up. -Virtual phone/text bank tomorrow (Thursday) from 5:30-7:30: https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/a/phone-calls-fight-s-474-zoom-option -In-person phone/text bank in Columbia Sunday from 2-4p: https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/a/columbia-phone-bank-s-474 -Virtual phone/text bank Monday from 5:30-7:30: https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/a/phone-calls-fight-s-474-zoom-option-1 (edited)
I just asked my lawmakers to protect abortion access in South Carolina, join me! http://p2a.co/I2bxSP9
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seb it/they 02/01/2023 5:31 PM
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seb it/they 02/01/2023 6:38 PM
Here is the Big Todo list for all tasks that need to get done for OAT at the current moment, feel free to edit, add, or change tasks as needed :) https://docs.google.com/document/d/17MS0ZuhoBYZLY0Bp0J56aA6AyLQ3DtmEH2bJdtdbRZU/edit
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seb it/they pinned a message to this channel. 02/01/2023 6:38 PM
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 02/02/2023 11:31 AM
“hey I know you guys have had some questions for us, we're happy to finally have some answers. We were donated some trauma kits that have gone to queers in our community. The money from our fundraiser has gone towards a project we're excited to share: this Sunday at yallmart we're gonna be tabling to distribute zines, harm reduction supplies, and other medical supplies to help our community stay safe. We hope to see some of you there! -lavender" Hello @everyone, we have some news from columbia Queers Bash Back, a local harm reduction and anti-transphobia org. Go and see them at this sunday’s yallmart for resources and supplies
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 02/02/2023 7:09 PM
Tomorrow, Workers at the downtown Assembly St. Sonic will be delivering a demand letter to management and walking out on strike to demand higher wages and safer working conditions at 5:30p.m. sharp! Workers & community support will be gathering at the USSW office beforehand for anyone that wants to come socialize and help make strike signs. All materials provided. From there we will leave to head to the staging location where we will re-group ahead of the short march & then strike at the store! Here are the details: USSW Office for social & sign-making 3:00-4:00p.m. 2999 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169 Staging location - 4:15p.m. Green’s Beverages 400 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201 Strike location - 5:15 Sonic 315 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201
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Brence Walters 02/03/2023 4:04 PM
Quick update: the staging location ahead of the strike has changed. We will gather in the parking lot of the Papa John’s / Wingzone plaza down from Sonic. 136 S Assembly St Columbia, SC 29201 United States
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seb it/they 02/03/2023 4:31 PM
@everyone reminder that the legislature 101 event starts in an hour and strike details are above
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pickles- they/them (mel) 02/03/2023 5:31 PM
Hey all! Training starting meow!
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pickles- they/them (mel) 02/05/2023 1:35 PM
@everyone Hey! There are some key hearings and debates coming this week. We’re launching an immersive learning and grassroots lobbying effort called “meet me at the statehouse,” where you can connect to legislators during key votes and hearings. We’ll show you how to pull them off the floor to talk to you about the issues you care about! If you want to attend this week, sign up here: https://bit.Ly/meetmesc
Ready to connect with lawmakers this legislative session but aren’t where to start? Gather at the Statehouse with WREN staff and connect with lawmakers during key votes and committee hearings. During these meet-ups, WREN will help you connect in-person with lawmakers regarding legislation that is crucial to the health and well-being of women, gi...
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pickles- they/them (mel) 02/06/2023 2:11 PM
Hey @everyone the SC Legislature 101 recording and transcript has been uploaded into the OAT drive. Some follow up on a question from Friday, there are only 12 people of the global majority in the senate, two are cis women. 27 PGM in house, 5 are cis women
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pickles- they/them (mel)
Hey @everyone the SC Legislature 101 recording and transcript has been uploaded into the OAT drive. Some follow up on a question from Friday, there are only 12 people of the global majority in the senate, two are cis women. 27 PGM in house, 5 are cis women
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A-A-Ron (they/them) 02/07/2023 12:01 PM
https://www.when2meet.com/?18690446-Ftozo Hey @everyone We're trying to schedule a social media meeting for next week. If you have an interest in helping with social media for this org then please fill out the poll. Thank you! (edited)
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pickles- they/them (mel) 02/07/2023 3:14 PM
Hey if y’all came to Blatt for the house judiciary hearing on abortion, the @$$holes charged the room. It’s in 504, not 516 (edited)
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A-A-Ron (they/them) 02/09/2023 6:10 PM
@everyone final reminder for those who are interested in helping with social media to fill out the when2meet for next week! Gonna try to finalize a date this weekend.
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seb it/they 02/13/2023 1:50 PM
hey @everyone we've got two coordination meetings coming up. Tonight at 8:30PM we will meet online to coordinate more social media content for the org. There will be a meeting for the coordination of mutual aid projects on Monday February 20th at 6:30 PM online. Please sign up if you'd like to contribute to these meetings or add to the agendas. Here is the agenda for the social media meeting: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I8naf6KFs87rmH6lq8JAi27K5jmCYWoLjMCVW8ScKK8/edit Here is the mutual aid agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mc08Joftgs6MeLf93JRNF2KMdWCZpIqGZuP7owPToeQ/edit
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seb it/they 02/14/2023 1:41 PM
(this will be on USC campus)
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pickles- they/them (mel) 02/14/2023 7:32 PM
I hope you’re all doing as well as can be in these shit conditions. The house will debate h3774, an abortion ban bill, tomorrow starting at 10a. Our organizing core won’t be able to be at the statehouse, but I think planned parenthood is planning to pack the lobby.
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A-A-Ron (they/them) 02/16/2023 11:37 AM
@everyone If anyone’s interested in learning more about the Atlanta Forest defense, the Institute for Social Ecology is hosting a discussion next week with Kamau Franklin of Community Movement Builders to talk about it and the broader relationship between climate justice and struggle against the police. (The event is free. Website is a little confusing so just wanted to clarify). https://givebutter.com/StopCopCity (edited)
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pickles- they/them (mel) 02/17/2023 3:58 PM
@everyone we’re doing “meet me at the statehouse” every other Wednesday starting this Wednesday. We will be in the lobby ready to help advocates talk directly to legislators. If they ignore us, we will head to their offices to schedule meetings. If they continue to try to ignore us, we can publicly shame them. Please share and sign up! We think some hearings may come up soon. Ready when you wanna share! [Image description: An image in the shape of South Carolina with a picture of the statehouse in the center. There is a map marker in the colors of the Trans Flag with a heart in the center positioned on the statehouse roof. Both the WREN and SC United logos are positioned at the bottom of the image. Text on the graphic reads, “Ready to connect with lawmakers but aren’t sure where to start? Meet seasoned advocates who will help you connect to legislators. Meet Me at the Statehouse Every Other Wednesday from 12p-2p. Register: https://bit.ly/meetmesc”]
Ready to connect with lawmakers this legislative session but aren’t sure where to start? Gather at the Statehouse every other Wednesday from 12p-2p with Reproductive Freedom organizers from WREN, SC United, Pro Truth, Planned Parenthood, and coalition partners to connect with lawmakers. During these meet-ups, organizers will help you connect in-...
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A-A-Ron (they/them) 02/20/2023 1:49 PM
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sf-6tqz4rHtxO5D9PijWvnBGps9Fg-_OR Hey @everyone sorry it took me so long to find the link. TOMORROW, 2/21, there will be a virtual workshop on renter rights in SC. You can register online at this link.
SCLS attorney Matthew Billingsley , talks about the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords under the South Carolina law. These rights often originate in the rental agreement. He discusses the rights of landlords and tenants in regards to: *Payment of rent *Maintaining the property *Access to the property *Security deposits *Terminatin...
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hey @everyone !! we just had our weekly mutual aid meeting yesterday, and scheduled a few new events we wanna tell u about (: 1st) a twice-monthly potluck, the first one hosted at Hayden's place on Thursday, March 2nd at 6pm. pls rsvp if you plan on coming (max 8), so we can plan to have enough food and space for everyone! also, if you are making food, be sure to bring a list of all ingredients and nothing with nuts! https://discord.com/events/1050225973477515356/1077376654181159074 2nd) a flea market-style clothing swap on saturday morning, March 25th around 10am (place tbd based on the amount of folx attending). be sure to rsvp for this as well (: https://discord.com/events/1050225973477515356/1077384222727225364 3rd) we are trying to plan a makeup class for anyone who needs to learn makeup skills, we don't have a date and time yet, but are looking for people who know how to do makeup, have supplies they'd be willing to let us use, and people who would have a place to host this event, if you'd like to contribute say something in #mutual-aid and we can start to get more details 4th) We will have our next mutual aid meeting next monday, Feb 27th, at 6:30 in voice chat, if you're interested in helping coordinate events or have any needs from the org feel free to join and help! the meeting agenda is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Oheu97Y-ruojoJVLmkzWOZ4IaE0Z3P8MiljFpyTo2WI/edit have a lovely day! transheartenbyheartbiheartprideheart (edited)
O.A.T. Mutual Aid meeting When: 6:30pm Monday, February 27th Where: Discord "meetings" Voice Chat Introductions Order of the Day general wellbeing check-in how is everyone doing? what do you need? Etc. mental health support events what do people need? how can we get that to people? medic train...
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seb it/they 02/23/2023 5:25 PM
Hello @everyone, two things to announce today, first SC United for Justice and Equality will be holding a meeting on zoom tomorrow at 12 p.m. If you are interested in using legislative approaches to fighting transphobic bills in the state, this is a great place to get started!! Here’s the zoom link: https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F86083946406%3Fpwd%3DbXNDTE1ZZ0dkZnpGWHRsdUo3UnorUT09&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1iiOGeyd-UJv3ijBjswrTY second @Matt Cox he/him will be hosting another self defense class this weekend, Saturday at 11 a.m. in Riverwalk park. This will be focused on footwork and parrying/counter striking. We'd love to see y'all there
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A-A-Ron (they/them) 02/24/2023 10:25 AM
Hey @everyone Uplift in Spartanburg is offering FREE and VIRTUAL identity affirming voice training sessions for anyone aged 12-22. The dates are: Monday, Feb. 27 @ 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 1 @ 5 p.m. Monday March 13 @ 5 p.m. You can contact Uplift directly by THIS SUNDAY (2 days) if you are interested.
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hey @everyone ! just a reminder to please only rsvp to events if you plan on attending. its important that our organizers have an accurate head count, and that their time and energy is respected. thanks!
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A-A-Ron (they/them) 02/27/2023 10:37 AM
In this virtual conversation, researchers from Health Liberation Now! explain the far-Right/TERF crossover and offer ideas about how communities can support health liberation for transgender and gender diverse people.
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seb it/they 02/28/2023 4:39 PM
Hey @everyone, three major events coming up! First this Thursday March 2cnd at 6 there will be a potluck at Hayden's house, there is one spot left for this event! Please make sure to RSVP if you want to come and dm Hayden for the address. Second next Monday March 6th at 6:30 on the discord we will have our third mutual aid meeting! Please sign up if you're going to come! Meeting agenda is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w-M3UpdRF_RlT4Nh-2hco3AJNgr7IpjGx7raNY4oUi0/edit Third: Next Wednesday March 8th at 8:15-3 pm there will be another "Meet me at the Statehouse" event hosed by SC United! "The SC United for Justice & Equality coalition and partners invite LGBTQ+ and allied South Carolinians for a special edition of Meet Me at the Statehouse On March 8 from 8:15 am-3 pm. The event will focus on the slate of anti-transgender healthcare bills, which attempt to restrict access to gender-affirming care for South Carolinians up to the age of 25. RSVP here: https://www.southcarolinaunited.org/march8"
O.A.T. Mutual Aid meeting When: 6:30pm Monday, March 6th Where: Discord "meetings" Voice Chat Introductions Order of the Day Action Items
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Also boosting our big To Do list: Here is the Big Todo list for all tasks that need to get done for OAT at the current moment, feel free to edit, add, change , and complete tasks :) https://docs.google.com/document/d/17MS0ZuhoBYZLY0Bp0J56aA6AyLQ3DtmEH2bJdtdbRZU/edit
Legislature outreach set up a meeting with democratic caucus first get into contact with LGBTQ caucus (email in spreadsheet) email sent seb 2/8 make a short 5 minute presentation about how we would be affected contact the heads of each committee and meet with them about OAT and the bills send hay...
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A-A-Ron (they/them) 03/01/2023 4:40 PM
Check out "Survival and Mobilization: Mutual Aid in Migrant Justice Struggles" on Eventbrite! It looks like some local North Carolina comrades will be discussing the work they are doing. Date: Tue, Mar 7 • 7:00 PM EST https://www.eventbrite.com/e/survival-and-mobilization-mutual-aid-in-migrant-justice-struggles-tickets-560626237167?aff=eand (edited)
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A-A-Ron (they/them) 03/07/2023 4:16 PM
@Upstate SC or anyone join the Upstate Reparations Campaign screening of The Big Payback, and meet Kamm Howard of Reparations United. Sunday, March 12th, 2:30 at Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, SC 29601.
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A-A-Ron (they/them) 03/07/2023 4:31 PM
@everyone TOMORROW Wednesday March 8th at 8:15-3 pm there will be another "Meet me at the Statehouse" event hosed by SC United! "The SC United for Justice & Equality coalition and partners invite LGBTQ+ and allied South Carolinians for a special edition of Meet Me at the Statehouse On March 8 from 8:15 am-3 pm. The event will focus on the slate of anti-transgender healthcare bills, which attempt to restrict access to gender-affirming care for South Carolinians up to the age of 25. RSVP here:https://www.southcarolinaunited.org/march8 (edited)
Come on Wednesday, March 8 to support transgender youth in South Carolina.
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seb it/they 03/10/2023 4:06 PM
we’re working with queer mental health counselors at 864Pride to offer a FREE 2-day hybrid peer emotional support and mental health first aid training! https://discord.gg/7U7jATdT?event=1083856260534894752
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seb it/they 03/12/2023 9:41 PM
EDIT: Kalia's housing situation has stabilized! thanks to everyone who helped out 💜 if y'all have a few bucks to spare consider helping out comrade Kalia, she needs to raise $1,500 to avoid eviction and pay bills here is her venmo: (edited)
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@everyone we will be having a mutual aid meeting tonight at 6:30, please sign up if you plan on coming and feel free to contribute to the agenda which is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QUIitLV8zZU2Z31vPr5DY1Gj02_0UU6RvFllnRDqnt8/edit?usp=sharing
O.A.T. Mutual Aid meeting When: 6:30pm Monday, March 13th Where: Discord "meetings" Voice Chat Introductions Order of the Day general wellbeing check-in how is everyone doing? what do you need? Etc. possible expansion of organizer role how to get people more involved Action Items Potluck Olivia...
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seb it/they 03/13/2023 8:26 PM
@everyone The OAT Potluck this week is being moved, it will be on March 23rd! Make sure to update your RSVP if this doesn't work for you!
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 03/14/2023 1:51 PM
Hello @everyone, the SC senate education subcommittee is having a hearing on H.3728, a “dont say gay” education censorship bill. The hearing is tomorrow at 9am in gresette 308. More info on the hearing and bill below, it woukd be great to have as many people as possible testify against this bill. Committee Agenda https://www.scstatehouse.gov/agendas/125s12996.pdf Bill Text https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3728.htm
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@everyone from @druggerio of We Are Family "Take a look at this simple petition, directed towards the Charleston Country School District board (elected reps) who met on Monday to discuss advancing an Employee Code of Conduct Policy which would effectively ban teachers from discussing any topics relating to sexuality or gender identity and require parental consent for Guidance Counselors to discuss any topics relating to gender identity or sexuality with students. ...please consider signing, and writing a note of affirmation and support in the "Reasons for signing" comments section-- we plan to print out the reasons/comments onto postcards, and mailing them to each member of the school board. TIA!! https://www.change.org/p/protect-lgbtq-students-and-hold-charleston-county-school-district-accountable-9265d533-9e9f-4ebd-bf0a-e621d9b91867?redirect=false " Please spread this as widely as you can :)
Protect LGBTQ+ Students and Hold Charleston County School District Accountable
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 03/20/2023 7:38 PM
hello @everyone, right wing group turning point USC is holding a "talk about transgenderism" event at USC, where they will be spreading hate and anti-trans lies. Since they've asked so nicely, we're going to bring a LOT of transgender people. Show up in your queerest getup, bring some friends, anyone is welcome. We're going to be sitting in on the meeting and making sure their bigoted agenda isnt unopposed. Russel house room 205, 6:45pm, march 22.
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seb it/they 03/22/2023 9:06 AM
@everyone Reminder about the protest today! details above, if you have any questions feel free to ask in #in-person-protests, please sign up to the event if you're planning on coming transheart
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@everyone reminder about the event at Russell house today ! If you’re in the Columbia area / usc Show up at russell house room 205 at 6:45 pm in order to counter turning point usa’s transphobic hate meeting. https://discord.gg/YePwTXWJ?event=1087540421623808020
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@everyone reminder about the event at Russell house today ! If you’re in the Columbia area / usc Show up at russell house room 205 at 6:45 pm in order to counter turning point usa’s transphobic hate meeting. https://discord.gg/YePwTXWJ?event=1087540421623808020
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the event has moved to the russell house theatre!
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Your voice can change the world! Come out March 31st to support on this years Trans Day of Visibility! We will be peacefully rallying in Greenville SC from 3pm to 5pm. We’ll have snacks, water, and masks for everyone. Feel free to reach out for more info.
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seb it/they 03/23/2023 5:47 PM
Hey @everyone! as you may have noticed we have a TON of events coming up, to clarify I will be doing an event roundup 1. this evening at 7 at @Hayden (he/they) 's place, there will be a potluck, if you are bringing food please list it in this spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HloRyzaonS1D1jyT15_DA7337JOxGJFA5ZkWwsO8htE/edit?usp=sharing 2. from pickles: Emotional support competency training Our friends at 864Pride will offer a FREE two-day training on March 24-25! There will be options to join in-person or virtually. This training will not only help us understand our own trauma and how to regulate during stressful advocacy actions, it will help us support our each other using active listening and motivational interviewing techniques. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/carebears23 by no later than March 20. 3. This saturday from 8-12 there will be a clothing swap on Blatt field on USC campus, swap meet/flea market style (bring and take what u bring) will include gender-affirming clothing, as well as general apparel. items will be free, but donations are welcome. we are also accepting donations of unopened makeup pls rsvp 4. this sunday we will be tabling at Y'allmart, from 1-5 pm please RSVP for the event if you can help us table. Come and stop by to visit us! more details about y'allmart here: https://www.facebook.com/scyallmart/ (Continued in the next message) (edited)
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Hey @everyone! as you may have noticed we have a TON of events coming up, to clarify I will be doing an event roundup 1. this evening at 7 at @Hayden (he/they) 's place, there will be a potluck, if you are bringing food please list it in this spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HloRyzaonS1D1jyT15_DA7337JOxGJFA5ZkWwsO8htE/edit?usp=sharing 2. from pickles: Emotional support competency training Our friends at 864Pride will offer a FREE two-day training on March 24-25! There will be options to join in-person or virtually. This training will not only help us understand our own trauma and how to regulate during stressful advocacy actions, it will help us support our each other using active listening and motivational interviewing techniques. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/carebears23 by no later than March 20. 3. This saturday from 8-12 there will be a clothing swap on Blatt field on USC campus, swap meet/flea market style (bring and take what u bring) will include gender-affirming clothing, as well as general apparel. items will be free, but donations are welcome. we are also accepting donations of unopened makeup pls rsvp 4. this sunday we will be tabling at Y'allmart, from 1-5 pm please RSVP for the event if you can help us table. Come and stop by to visit us! more details about y'allmart here: https://www.facebook.com/scyallmart/ (Continued in the next message) (edited)
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5. On monday March 27 at 6:30 pm online we will be doing our weekly mutual aid meeting, if you'd like to set up an event with OAT, participate in planning for our current events or need/can offer mutual aid please come! Meeting agenda here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iHN9qxxvyuPlB4eXsi1lRV7I0d-jYK7LStukZbE5cS4/edit?usp=sharing 6. "Lawmakers in South Carolina are gearing up to consider a slate of anti-transgender bills by the end of this month – with two hearings scheduled before a SC Senate Medical Affairs Subcommittee. The first hearing on March 23 will include testimony from a range of experts, including doctors and mental health professionals – and then the following week, we need all hands on deck for a subcommittee hearing with public testimony opportunity on Wednesday, March 29 at 9:00am ET." you can sign up to give testimony with Sc United here: https://www.southcarolinaunited.org/updates/march29 7. In Greeneville for Trans Day of Visibility on March 31st from 3-5 in front of the peace center there will be a youth autonomy rally, details here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp525hmuNek/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D 8. On Saturday April 1st at 1 pm there will be a makeup class, please bring your own unopened makeup, DM @char for details This concludes the event roundup 🐎 🤠 If you have any questions about upcoming events please ask in #general-comms (edited)
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Copy from #public-moderation : Zeno (cryborg#0999) has been banned from OAT and events that OAT hosts, either online or in person, due to a credible accusation of sexual assault and a pattern of harassment and mistreatment of others. Please reach out for support if you’ve been affected and if you are ever targeted by a member of this org, please say something because we don't tolerate abusers.
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hey @everyone ! i am stepping down as moderator for the OAT server. my handling of the recent allegations against Zena was not befitting of a mod, and it is no longer a responsibility that i believe is appropriate for me to hold at this time. im beyond proud of the work we've done in OAT to this point, and encouraged about what lies ahead. i look forward to continuing to fight for trans liberation alongside yall 🏳️‍⚧️
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We are not exaggerating. This is bigger than the individual book bans happening in other parts of the country. The proposed policy (as it stands now) is aggressively unconstitutional, unenforceable, and openly targets the trans community and LGBTQ+ community at large. Don't wait for tax dollars to be wasted on the inevitable lawsuits. Help us st...
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seb it/they 03/28/2023 2:09 PM
@everyone From @druggerio "Hiya, lovely folx-- want to flag that our next cycle of the Trans Love Fund will open from March 30-April 6th. The application will go live on this webpage then: https://wearefamilycharleston.org/tlf The application is meant to be low barrier (it's not perfect, but we're trying), and any TGNC folx in SC with financial need (life is expensive) can apply for a $200 microgrant... word on the street is we're finally launching a PayPal disbursement option, along with our traditional mailing of paper checks, in an attempt to provide more immediate disbursement options."
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seb it/they 03/28/2023 2:47 PM
@everyone Are you interested in helping moderate the OAT discord? We need someone who is able to manage roles, bots, create and edit events and announcements and keep the server safe! if you think this describes you please express interest in #general-comms
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 03/28/2023 4:43 PM
hi @everyone, we have introduced a new system to better balance responsibility and organizational power through the org. if you meet the simple guidelines below, you can be made an "organizer". Organizers have the ability to post in announcements, make org events, and contribute to occasional private discussions. if you wish to be made an organizer, please put a post in #public-moderation. guidelines: -a person must contribute to OAT and demonstrate continued effort towards our goals -a person must be confirmed to be who they say they are (edited)
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 03/29/2023 8:25 AM
@everyone reminder, senate medical affairs committee is debating s627 and s623 at 9am!!!
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seb it/they 03/29/2023 9:28 AM
This Friday is Trans Day of Visibility, and to commemorate this event early, Mind Gravy is hosting a Trans Poetry Celebration featuring me! Happening tonight aton College St at 7pm.
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A-A-Ron (they/them) 03/29/2023 9:47 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CqVJUvYJWAh/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY= @Lowcountry SC an event that @regan-they shared with us. Rally to Protect Gullah/Geechee land and culture on March 30th at 6 PM. St. Helena Elementary on St. Helena Island.
HEADS UPNation Famlee and Supporters! STAND UP with St. Helena Islanders! Come out on Thursday to the island for the rally! 6 pm Thursday, March 30, 2023 St. Helena Elementary School 1025 Sea Island Pkwy, Saint Helena Island, SC 29920 Cum jayn we fa stop destructionment cumin ta historic St. Helena!
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seb it/they 03/29/2023 6:23 PM
@Midlands SC Come celebrate TDOV with us :) https://discord.com/events/1050225973477515356/1090709379419996190
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@Midlands SC Saturday is the makeup class! there are two spots still available so if you wanna learn basic makeup come join me!! if you need the address pls dm me https://discord.com/events/1050225973477515356/1086751757398446220
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 03/30/2023 2:27 PM
A followup to the post above, swing by SC united’s TDOV events today and tomorrow!
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Today is the makeup class! there are still spots available so if you wanna learn basic makeup come join me!! if you need the address pls dm me https://discord.com/events/1050225973477515356/1086751757398446220
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 04/03/2023 6:37 PM
mutual aid meeting on now @mutual_aid!
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Hayden (he/they) 04/03/2023 9:23 PM
Hey @everyone , linked below is an interest form for Iridescent, a photo project that focuses on trans and queer individuals in our state. This project involves photoshoots in which the subject (you or a trans person you know) is able to present themselves as they would like to be perceived. That means control over the setting, style of photography, etc. involved in the shoot, all for the sake of empowering the subject. I would like these photos to be published, either on OAT twitter, my photography site, or somewhere else, but that is not necessary for every shoot. Originally I wanted this to be in 35mm exclusively, but I can shoot in digital as well. We can get really creative with settings, like if people wanted to go down to the beach or to the mountains for the shoot. The only rule is no sexual images/nudity, as that is outside of the scope of this project. I will try my best to get back to all respondants in a timely manner, but depending on the volume of responses it may take me a minute. Feel free to share this form around or fill it out yourself, and don't be afraid to ask questions in this Discord or to me via DM. Form: https://forms.gle/VJTXMxGC2YuvNpNR7
This is the sign up/interest form for Iridescent, a photo project that aims to capture trans and queer individuals of our state on their terms. This includes allowing the subject of the photos (you) to decide the form of the photoshoot, what is highlighted, the setting, etc. We want to capture you as you see yourself and how you want to be seen,...
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@Midlands SC The OAT potluck will be tomorrow night, there are 5 spots still open! if you plan on coming please sign up and put what you plan on bringing into the spreadsheet, DM @Hayden (he/they) for location. https://discord.com/events/1050225973477515356/1092578382031622245 (edited)
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seb it/they 04/09/2023 3:26 PM
@everyone, courtesy of lissie Hi friends! We’re planning on doing a social media post series on trans & queer joy, and what it means to you. These will be posted on Instagram and Twitter. To be featured, please send in: (dm or ping @lissie ! (pls ping) they/she ) • a few sentences on what trans/queer joy means to you • a name you’d like the quote attributed to (optional) • a photo, picrew, or drawing/art piece to represent yourself (doesn’t have to be you, just something you feel represents you!) • any other info you’d like to share • rolling deadline, submit whenever! SEEKING: your pets! please post in pet-appreciation-society We’re going to be posting Instagram and Twitter posts with YOUR pets! If interested, follow the guidelines below and post here (pinging me), or DM @lissie ! (pls ping) they/she ) Guidelines: • high-ish quality • clear image • natural lighting preferred • clean, simple background preferred • feel free to send in photos with both you AND your pets • if you’d like to be tagged, drop your social media • please provide your pet/s names, + a short sentence or two about them • please provide your name as well if comfortable ! • rolling deadline! Send in as you want to, but please only send each pet in once unless otherwise specified!!
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robin (they/it) 04/10/2023 1:57 PM
@Upstate SC or anyone interested, @Prescott (he/they) invites anyone to come to an LGBTQ+ career fair in greenville. to get more info go to the link in the event details !
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@Lowcountry SC Charleston food not bombs is looking for volunteers ! They do excellent work to feed people in the Lowcountry and are looking for more hands. Consider volunteering if you have time to commit https://www.instagram.com/p/CqywAhErKVI/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
WANTED: DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS 💜🥬 swipe for info! Come join the only FNB with collard greens in their logo! We are looking for SERIOUS volunteers to help CONSISTENTLY with making meals on Sundays. We're trying to give some comrades a break and we're also saying goodbye (they are moving) to some amazing comrades who have big shoes to fill! Some ...
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@Midlands SC USC’s 25th annual drag show, featuring Luxx Noir London and a host of local performers who are going to bring the house down on Wednesday, April 12th at 8PM. This is an event that is free for USC students with a Carolina Card and closed to the general public. However, IRIS has reserved spaces we can give to guests of our organisation. There are TEN available spaces, so if you’re interested in attending the show and aren’t a USC student, please mark you’re interested and @Bernie with your first and last name. We’re not checking IDs, so legal names aren’t necessary. Spots will be first-come, first-served.
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@Midlands SC Columbia DSA and Furman YDSA are holding a protest on this Saturday (4/15 at 1pm) at the South Carolina Statehouse against HB.3774 (Total Abortion Ban). Please RSVP in the event, and DM me if you have questions or travel concerns 🌹 https://discord.gg/cNRmunVe?event=1096118174166040736 (edited)
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 04/17/2023 6:47 PM
@everyone mutual aid meeting on now in VC! We're talking about the upcoming desantis and loomer protests and would appreciate more help.
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 04/17/2023 7:30 PM
@everyone as a strategic decision for the loomer protest tomorrow, we are going to be protesting at the base of capstone, where their meeting will be held. This was a stragetic decision made because we felt that there was insufficent planning to do something more complicated. In the future if you would like to be inovlved with planning an event like this please come to mutual aid meetings or post in in-person-protests or general-comms . We do not intend to go up to the carolina room at this time.
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Hayden (he/they) 04/17/2023 8:00 PM
Hey @everyone , this week's potluck is going to be a picnic at Riverfront Park in Columbia. The area we are going for is the green space by the river, just past the Riverfront Amphitheater: https://goo.gl/maps/nBLCBBPLQMD98RJk6 People are welcome to bring food, drinks, plates, cutlery, and chairs. Check out this link to let everyone know what you are bringing: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HloRyzaonS1D1jyT15_DA7337JOxGJFA5ZkWwsO8htE/edit?usp=sharing See you there!
Sheet1 Name,What you are bringing,Ingredients (please bold allergens),Support details (does it need to go on the stove or need a serving spoon) Hayden drinks
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robin (they/it) 04/18/2023 1:33 PM
@everyone please come out to the anti laura loomer rally if you can! it is now at russel house! our posts on social media have become popular in fascist circles, but we are safer in large groups! this is at russel house 315 tonight at 7 (edited)
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 04/18/2023 1:50 PM
The event has been confirmed to have been moved again. Russell house room 315.
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Arnold Karr 04/18/2023 3:07 PM
Is it now or this evening? I'm so confused.
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Hayden (he/they) 04/18/2023 3:08 PM
It's tonight at 7
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@mutual_aid Hey everyone! We've made a spreadsheet for skills we're looking to learn and teach for a variety of goals. Please take a look and add yourself (or new skills!) where you think you could help/be of service! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1n6t3GSiyU9KJ_JqBKJmtYZ-_QlWrbKhEVX6UIxp_uf0/edit
Skills Skills,Helpers Available Writing,https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wsNOvMAfEK4zjIwvgdJUmY1FFiqsm3hg/view?usp=sharing,< Link to Technical Writing textbook zip file with many resources email writing
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seb it/they 04/19/2023 4:48 PM
@everyone FREE STOP THE BLEED COURSES IN SC Stop the bleed is an important type of medical training for treating gunshot wounds and other severe bleeding. If you plan on going to protests, or just queer public spaces it may be a good idea to go to one of these free trainings coming up! sign up link here: https://cms.bleedingcontrol.org/Class/Search (do class search for SC and then pick which class you'd like to attend) Georgetown County, 100 unknown, Georgetown, 29576. DATE: April 22nd. TIME: 10:00am-4:00pm MONCKS CORNER, 328 E. MAIN ST., Ophelia's wines & bites. 29461. DATE: April 22nd. TIME: 4:00pm-5:00pm COLUMBIA, Prisma Health Richland 9 Medical Park, classroom 130, 29203. DATE: May 25th. TIME: 5:00pm-6:00pm. COLUMBIA, Prisma Health Richland 9 Medical Park, classroom 130, 29203. DATE: May 25th. TIME: 6:30pm-7:30pm. COLUMBIA, Prisma Health Richland 9 Medical Park, classroom 130, 29203. DATE: May 27th. TIME: 9:30am-10:30am. if anyone has any questions please ask in #medical-resources or #mutual-aid
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@everyone A followup to the Stop the Bleed Courses! https://twitter.com/IFAKFUND on twitter sends free IFAKs out to folx who request them. There's a bit of a backlog [ifaks are expensive] so if you are doing a stop the bleed and think you'd be able to assist in a medical emergency reach out to them and get on the waiting list!
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in response to USC hosting Laura Loomer, the Muslim student association has created this petition: https://www.change.org/p/say-yes-to-respect-demand-accountability-for-inviting-laura-loomer-to-speak-on-campus I would appreciate everyone signing it, and OAT will cosign as an organization on their instagram post on the topic
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in response to USC hosting Laura Loomer, the Muslim student association has created this petition: https://www.change.org/p/say-yes-to-respect-demand-accountability-for-inviting-laura-loomer-to-speak-on-campus I would appreciate everyone signing it, and OAT will cosign as an organization on their instagram post on the topic
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@everyone feel free to spread the petition as well!
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pickles- they/them (mel) 04/20/2023 8:55 AM
You got it! I’ll send it around from my personal account and ask for WREN to promote.
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 04/20/2023 4:53 PM
hi all, potluck tonight got canceled due to low attendance. go catch up on sleep : )
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pickles- they/them (mel) 04/21/2023 6:56 PM
Hey @everyone we’ll be hosting phone banks from 12-1 Monday-Thursday. The abortion ban got put at the top of the senate priorities, and censorship is a close second. Sign up here https://forms.gle/5keDwZk1pnuo2nKS8
Join Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic, SC United Coalition, and ProTruth for Phonebanking during this crucial legislative week! We'll use this time to call senators and tell them to VOTE NO: to abortion bans and; (H. 3774) to school censorship. (H. 3728) We'll also connect with advocates across South Carolina to ask them to do the same...
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If you aren’t available during those times, you can use these patch throughs: Abobo: https://p2a.co/ENYJZql Censorship: https://jewishcharleston.salsalabs.org/protruthsc/index.html
I just asked my lawmakers to protect abortion access in South Carolina, join me! http://p2a.co/ENYJZql
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@everyone (sorry about the double ping) if you have a current monetary mutual aid request please say something/drop your venmo/cashapp/whatever in #mutual-aid and ping me and i can print out a QR code so people can donate tomorrow at yallmart, or if your org needs money i am willing to promote trans/queer related orgs (edited)
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robin (they/it) 04/23/2023 5:07 PM
hey y'all here is some info on secure messaging platforms and other forms of internet security from community care. the info is catered towards spreading info about abortion care, but it is useful and important in many different situations
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seb it/they 04/24/2023 7:43 PM
if you want to be on the planning committee for OATfest (live outdoor music festival put on by OAT) please react to this message
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pickles- they/them (mel) 04/24/2023 10:19 PM
@everyone the abortion ban bill, h3774 will be up for debate tomorrow. They go in at 12p, so some folx will be packing the lobby and gallery from about 11:30-4.
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Heya @everyone !! today Abortion Ban Bill h3774 is up for debate. We're hoping to pack in as many OATers as possible in support of stopping the bill! We will meet up at the statehouse and pack the lobby and gallery starting at 11:30 AM (Three Hours!) until around 4 PM. Please lets show some support today! https://discord.gg/FJBWTjt4?event=1100245022147870810 Also tomorrow morning some chud groups including Gays Against Groomers are going to be protesting a clinic that does transhealthcare to minors. We HAVE to show trans kids they are loved and supported! Come out to Charlotte tomorrow from 11 to 1. https://discord.gg/FJBWTjt4?event=1100393100167356496 (edited)
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Update on this action tomorrow: The clinic does not want us there at all. They want as little attention paid to this as possible. It sucks that we did all this work for them to tell us we're not wanted, but it is ultimately their decision. IMO this is a terrible choice and it's just going to embolden the shitheads that show up to yell at trans kids to do worse things in the apparent absence of opposition. if y'all can spread this info to y'all's contacts, that'd be great.
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1/ Today, anonymous USC students sent to OAT shocking evidence of bigotry, misconduct, and continuous violation of USC policy by Uncensored America USC President Brendan Conners. Here is some of what they found (cw transphobia, slurs). 2/ The most egregious of Conner's transphobia includes the frequent use of the slur "tranny" to describe transg...
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robin (they/it) 04/26/2023 2:18 PM
heyy @everyone with the end of the school year coming up very quickly we know college students are getting rid of some stuff that people might need. if you need/want something that might be in a dorm/college apartment write it in this google sheet and we will be on the look out for it. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mu_euD3eOTZnbXs_rdzhslQJVInVP-rpsGGuccJsGBY/edit?usp=sharing
Sheet1 name (discord tag),thing you need ,general location where you are
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pickles- they/them (mel) 04/27/2023 11:03 AM
Hey @everyone the abortion filibuster is happening today and will likely come to a vote. They’re debating now through about 2p. Antis have us horribly outnumbered. Can anyone get to the lobby?
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seb it/they 04/27/2023 9:00 PM
from @puppygirl blair "I'm currently unemployed due to my disability and my parents are going through tough times especially with my expensive medical bills. Any help at all is greatly appreciated"
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@Midlands SC next thursday is the OAT potluck, https://discord.com/events/1050225973477515356/1100469203808555140
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robin (they/it) 04/29/2023 1:33 PM
@everyone im going to try to start posting regularly (weekly or monthly denpending on need) about some mutual aid projects we are trying to support. if anyone has mutual aid needs please ping me in mutual aid with any information you would like to share along with a venmo/gofundme/needs list or whatever it is you or a friend needs help with . thank you :)
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robin (they/it) 04/29/2023 1:42 PM
you can also dm me btw
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seb it/they 04/29/2023 8:31 PM
I have a black half tank small GC2B binder up for grabs if anyone wants it. I'm willing to go 50/50 on shipping for anywhere within SC
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I have a black half tank small GC2B binder up for grabs if anyone wants it. I'm willing to go 50/50 on shipping for anywhere within SC
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I have a black half tank small GC2B binder up for grabs if anyone wants it. I'm willing to go 50/50 on shipping for anywhere within SC
it's been taken :)
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hey @everyone! our mother's day event at the statehouse grounds is upcoming. we currently have some needs to help us pull off the event! we need -art supplies for our letter writing station -tables/chairs -people willing to speak! if you'd like to speak about your (joyful) experiences of queer motherhood, queer childhood, or mothering/parenting a queer child, we'd love to amplify your voice! please dm @seb it/they or say something in ⁠mutual-aid to set up a speaking time! We will be holding a cookie making event before on friday may 12th at 7 pm at 120 Pisgah Church Road in Columbia so make sure to come and help us make cookies for the event!! Please bring your queer mothers, children, any found family members or friends to the event!
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pickles- they/them (mel) 05/04/2023 7:36 PM
@everyone we have some bad news. The senate will debate third reading of the censorship bill next Tuesday at 3p. Yet ANOTHER abortion ban is up in the house on Tuesday as well. We will be on the grounds setting up a command central station
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seb it/they 05/05/2023 9:37 PM
https://www.when2meet.com/?19932162-B7fRt if you're interested in joining a semiregular OAT online hangout, please put what times you are available in this when2meet
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robin (they/it) 05/06/2023 11:00 AM
alright yall @everyone there are a lot of events coming up soon so it is time for an event round up! 1. first on sunday evening weve got the social media meeting to discuss any thoughts/ideas/questions anyone has for the oat social medias and maybe plan out some future posts. we are also gonna be talking about the OATcast. this will be at 7pm on sunday in discord meetings voice channel! 2. then on monday evening we will have a mutual aid meeting to discuss any updates to events or mutual aid projects we are working on. anyone can come to these meetings to get involved in some projects or even propose your own ideas this will be at 6:30 pm in discord meetings. 3. tuesday is a busy day for oat. we are running a care tent for protestors and also packing the statehouse to counter some harmful legislation that is going through on tuesday. if you want to run the care tent sign up for a shift in the discord events tab. we need bodies for this event. invite your friends, family, strangers, anyone! this will be an all day event the shift times for the care tent will be 8am - 12:30pm and 12:30pm - 5pm. if you want to just hang out or pack the state house you can come and leave as you like. 4. on tuesday evening at 7pm we are having a meeting in discord to plan oatfest, a fundraiser and covid safe music festival. if youve got any ideas or just want to help with planning this come to this meeting. 5. also tuesday evening at 8pm we are having a vitrual stitch and bitch. this is an opportunity to relax and chat with oat people while working on some crafts. we also have a art fundraiser coming up so this is a good time to get some art made for that if you want to.
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6. on wednesday evening at 7pm again on discord we are going to have some virtual hang out time. we might play some games or just sit around and talk depends on how everyone is feeling 7. on friday we are prepping cookies for the mothers day event that will be the following day. cookie prep will be at 7pm at 120 pisgah church road in columbia 8. on saturday we are going to have the mothers day celebration this has been in the works for a really long time so if you have the time in cola go to the state house and hang out with oat. this will be 11am - 3pm at the state house if you are interested in any of these events resond as "interested" on the events tab. and if you have any questions please ask in #general-comms
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@mutual_aid Hi! We're going to start doing a monthly roundup post of mutual aid requests to post on OAT's Instagram; if you would like a request posted please fill out this Form and if you have any questions or special requests you can message me. Tentative date for first post will be this Saturday, May 13th. https://forms.gle/L3p9KGaocct6uj6PA
This is a form to be posted in our monthly mutual aid roundup post- we are flexible and you don't need to provide anymore info than you are comfortable with.
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robin (they/it) 05/09/2023 7:54 AM
@everyone we are going to have an art swap/fundraiser in mid june react to this message with the haircut emoji if you plan on bringing your own art to donate/swap
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robin (they/it) 05/09/2023 8:13 AM
i added a bunch of stuff from the recent meetings to the to do list! go check it out!
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if you have any questions or want to hop into a project and dont know the next step dm me
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robin (they/it) 05/10/2023 7:42 AM
@everyone we are looking for a venue for oatfest, a trans centered music festival, if youve got a house with a large yard we could possibly use for the venue dm me. the event would be mid october most likely also if you have any local ish trans centered bands you want to perform dm me about them and i will reach out when we get a date and location
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 05/13/2023 10:58 AM
@everyone reminder! Mothers day event on now at the state house!
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robin (they/it) 05/16/2023 6:55 PM
reminder! oatfest planning meeting @ 7
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