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I've a fun, short piece out from the @TexasObserver magazine, about a crew of volunteers that have been going out every week, for about 15 years, to count all the crawling, flying critters they can find.

So far they've identified almost 3,000 species of insect including over 50 bees, 345 flies, and over 500 different beetles. https://www. texasobserver.org/insect-lbj-w ildflower-valerie-bugh-austin?utm_campaign=mastodon

(Fab #photography by Paula Levihn-Coon)

#science #Austin #Texas #insects #nature #environment #ClimateChange

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I've a fun, short piece out from the @TexasObserver magazine, about a crew of volunteers that have been going out every week, for about 15 years, to count all the crawling, flying critters they can find.

So far they've identified almost 3,000 species of insect including over 50 bees, 345 flies, and over 500 different beetles. https://www. texasobserver.org/insect-lbj-w ildflower-valerie-bugh-austin?utm_campaign=mastodon

(Fab #photography by Paula Levihn-Coon)

#science #Austin #Texas #insects #nature #environment #ClimateChange

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A white man and white woman in sensible outdoor clothing take photos among native plants, some of which are sprouting bright pink flowers.

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“Right now, #queer people in #Texas are dealing with a lot.”

The laws in our state may be so bad, in fact, that they violate decades worth of international #HumanRights treaties, according to a letter recently sent to the #UnitedNations by four major orgs.

My latest article: https://www. texasobserver.org/texas-anti-l gbtq-laws-united-nations-human-rights?utm_campaign=mastodon via @TexasObserver

#news #politics #USpol #transphobia #homophobia #LGBTQIA+ #LGBTQ #USpol #TXlege #healthcare #trans

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“Right now, #queer people in #Texas are dealing with a lot.”

The laws in our state may be so bad, in fact, that they violate decades worth of international #HumanRights treaties, according to a letter recently sent to the #UnitedNations by four major orgs.

My latest article: https://www. texasobserver.org/texas-anti-l gbtq-laws-united-nations-human-rights?utm_campaign=mastodon via @TexasObserver

#news #politics #USpol #transphobia #homophobia #LGBTQIA+ #LGBTQ #USpol #TXlege #healthcare #trans

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Looking back at 2023, the article I'm most proud of writing is my profile of Austin #drag queens. While this wasn't my article with the biggest impact this year, or one that's garnered any award nominations, it meant so much to me that the @TexasObserver supported the almost six months I spent getting to know members of this community and learning their stories. https://www. texasobserver.org/austin-drag-queens-defy-ban?utm_campaign=mastodon

#journalism #LGBTQIA+ #queer #Austin #Texas #culture #politics #transphobia #BestOf2023

#journalism #LGBTQ+

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Looking back at 2023, the article I'm most proud of writing is my profile of Austin #drag queens. While this wasn't my article with the biggest impact this year, or one that's garnered any award nominations, it meant so much to me that the @TexasObserver supported the almost six months I spent getting to know members of this community and learning their stories. https://www. texasobserver.org/austin-drag-queens-defy-ban?utm_campaign=mastodon

#journalism #LGBTQIA+ #queer #Austin #Texas #culture #politics #transphobia #BestOf2023

#journalism #LGBTQ+

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My reporting for the @TexasObserver was nominated for the 2023 #GLAADawards in the category of Outstanding Online #Journalism Article:
https://www. texasobserver.org/emily-bazelo n-transgender-healthcare-debate-new-york-times/

I'm basically mindblown to be considered for this honor. I put a ton of work into this story and it's so rewarding to know it resonated with people. Thanks also to @gabrielarana for his excellent editing help.

#LGBTQIA #trans #news

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My reporting for the @TexasObserver was nominated for the 2023 #GLAADawards in the category of Outstanding Online #Journalism Article:
https://www. texasobserver.org/emily-bazelo n-transgender-healthcare-debate-new-york-times/

I'm basically mindblown to be considered for this honor. I put a ton of work into this story and it's so rewarding to know it resonated with people. Thanks also to @gabrielarana for his excellent editing help.

#LGBTQIA #trans #news

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Graphic for the 34th GLAAD Media Awards Nominees. Award ceremonies take place in Los Angeles (March 30) and New York (May 13). Hashtag #GLAADAwards.

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Quick #introduction since I'm getting some followers on this account. I'm supposed to be writing but ...

I'm a #genderqueer movement journalist, and Digital Editor at the Texas Observer. I've lived in #Texas since 1998. I cut my teeth as a journalist during Occupy Wall Street then got hired as an editor at Firedoglake. Prior to TXO, I spent 4 years as an editor & correspondent in the #hemp and #cannabis industry. Read more on my author page: http://texasobserver.org/author/kit-o connell/

#trans #journalism #LGBTQIA

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Quick #introduction since I'm getting some followers on this account. I'm supposed to be writing but ...

I'm a #genderqueer movement journalist, and Digital Editor at the Texas Observer. I've lived in #Texas since 1998. I cut my teeth as a journalist during Occupy Wall Street then got hired as an editor at Firedoglake. Prior to TXO, I spent 4 years as an editor & correspondent in the #hemp and #cannabis industry. Read more on my author page: http://texasobserver.org/author/kit-o connell/

#trans #journalism #LGBTQIA