Nov 5, 2020Standing on StoriesI’ve felt so many emotions over the past 36 hours and wanted to give myself a chance to process before even trying to express them… Of course I’m devastated for Julie — and Wendy, and Mike, and Sri — whose visions I supported and each of whom I care about…Politics4 min read
Jul 16, 2020Alicia’s Austin Trail GuideA lot of people ask me for hike and trail run recommendation so I compiled a bunch of my favorites! Getting outside—safely and at a distance—has saved my mental health during quarantine, and I hope this guide will help y’all achieve greater wellness during these difficult times too. I’ve avoided…Austin7 min read
Apr 13, 2018Save the date!If I had to hazard a guess… Percentage of my friends who have been involved in a political campaign: 5% Percentage of my friends who have watched Sex and the City: 95% So I’ve decided to meet everyone where they are and explain why I am going to ask each…Austin4 min read
Mar 16, 2018Beyond Boxes: The Intersex Case for IntersectionalityGender is fluid and sexuality is a spectrum, but the false binary of biological sex remains. While 150 million Intersex individuals worldwide stand as evidence to the contrary, they are often “normalized” in their youth by un-consented surgeries and stigmatized into silence thereafter. Whether by “bathroom bills” or medically-condoned genital…Intersex19 min read
Published in Deeds Not Words·Jul 25, 2017Putting the ‘I’ in LGBTQIA+“Become so wrapped up in something that you forget to be afraid.” — Lady Bird Johnson This is one of my boss’s (Wendy Davis) favorite quotes — she even named her memoir after it. Wendy talks about how Lady Bird’s words helped her overcome her terrible shyness and gain the…Transgender6 min read
Published in Deeds Not Words·May 18, 20175-Step Testimony: Make Your Story MatterWe talk a lot about testifying in the Texas legislature as a way to share your story for change. But what does that even mean? Testifying… that’s like what we see those professional, suited attorneys doing on Law and Order, right? Actually, it just means sharing your story. And anyone…Politics4 min read
Published in Deeds Not Words·Apr 24, 2017SB 576: The Quick Fix That Will Silence Survivors of Sexual AssaultTexas students Hailey Pulman and Katherine Protil share how a well-intentioned but misguided attempt to bring sexual assault cases to light will actually drive survivors further into the shadows. — Final words of advice for your college ready son may be something along the lines of “Don’t forget to study!” but for us and most of our female friends, our mothers refused to leave before we promised we wouldn’t put our drinks down at frat parties or walk home alone…Sexual Assault4 min read
Apr 17, 2017How High School Students Are Changing Education to End Human Trafficking — and So Can You!Human trafficking happens when one person is controlled through violence, deception or coercion in situations of commercial sex, forced labor, or domestic servitude. It is frequently thought of as a foreign issue in far-off countries, but due to a large interstate and highway system, Texas is a hub for this…Human Trafficking4 min read
Published in Deeds Not Words·Apr 5, 2017Consent Is GoldenWhy “Only ‘Yes’ Means ‘Yes’ and Students Want Texas to Admit It — Campus sexual assault is a core issue for us at Deeds Not Words. In the Texas legislature, several bills have been introduced regarding sexual violence and we’ve been training young advocates — our student #ChangeMakers — to raise their voices in support of them. …Sexual Assault5 min read
Published in Deeds Not Words·Feb 7, 2017Share the Post or Share the LoadYesterday, a friend of mine nominated me for a challenge. Usually, this sentence would make my stomach churn. In college, a challenge from a friend likely entailed rapidly consuming a Smirnoff Ice or some equally foul cheap bear shot-gun style. Ew. These days, a friend’s challenge will more likely land me…Social Media4 min read
