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From Becky Bullard at Democrasexy.

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A new video podcast with stories that will make you feel good about Texas.

Highlighting Texas women, LGBTQIA+ folks, and Texans of color who made radical progress for all of America.

Out September 23 on YouTube and all podcast platforms.

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