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Hi blenders,
I’m still here in DC trying to catch up with my Facebook and Twitter contacts (but I seem though to be falling more behind) after the action I participated in in conjunction with Get Equal. That, and working on a piece about my experience between arrest and court appearance. I plan to have that piece up on my jailhouse experiences on Monday morning.
But, I’m fine now. Evelyn Thomas, one of my fellow White House Six veterans, told me this morning that I glowed. The last two days I spent a lot of time with my very good and wonderful friend Allyson Robinson — frankly, my time with her these past two days has been amazing, and that probably had a lot to do with my recharge after the jail stay. Hey — there was just no better recharge for me than to spend time with my warm, kind, and thoughtful friend.
Part of that last couple of days with Allyson has been at the International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE) Capitol Conference. I gave the high heeled shoes I wore with my Navy Uniform on the White House Fence to IFGE…they’re deciding whether to save the shoes for history, or sell the shoes for fundraising.
Tired, I am. Tired, but fine. So much work still to do.
Warmest thoughts,
~~Autumn~~
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Good JobYou are a great activist, I have a feeling this is the beginning of the end for DADT. Gets some rest.
:0)Glad to hear you’re ok. You are inspiring people here and outside of the US borders with your exemplary actions. Thank you, Autumn!
Thank you!For your wonderful, inspiring activism! Glad you’re okay!
You’re OKOk, primary mission accomplished.
Heels? Save them for history. Because you made it.
Thank youWelcome back, Autumn. I don’t comment much, but I read your work all the time and it’s wonderful. I’m glad you’re OK. Thank you so much for fighting for all of us–for your service then and now.
I’ll second that!And welcome back.
all that on the lineand I bet you had the cutest shoes of everyone too
Thank youWords from Alice Stokes Paul:
Autumn, you’ve put stones into the movement mosaic on more than one occasion – and in this case, the stone was a precious jewel.
You have put your life and your freedom on the line to draw attention to the fact that there is more to achieving fair treatment of LGBT people in the military than just simply repealing the DADT policy.
By your action in solidarity with Dan Choi and the rest of the White House Six, you have devoted a service to the cause of LGBT rights far beyond the mere call of duty. For your conspicuous courage and intrepid sacrifice at the risk of your life in the face of ill-treatment by the authorities after your arrest, you have my deepest and most heart-felt thanks.
Alice Stokes Paul and the other women who stood bravely at the White House gates and were arrested, convicted and cruelly incarcerated in 1917 in the cause of women’s voting rights ahow us the lesson of history, a lesson that your actions show has not been lost on our activist community.
Alice Stokes Paul, wherever she is, is smiling at you.
Thank you, AutumnI was part of Act Up in the 80′s and I know how stressful civil disobedience can be. Your willingness to participate in it is part of creating of world of equality for everyone. That reflects a generosity of spirit (which I am not surprised about, having read your posts) and a dedication to those ideals which should inform us all. Thank you for helping to make the world a better place.
Full ReportOkay, young lady. As President of TAVA, I want a full report of your actions on my desk by Monday morning. Don’t forget to leave anything out. And, based on what you told me already, heads are going to roll. (Isn’t activism fun? You did good.)
Also, my partner, Darlene, can’t wait to meet you when she takes her trip to San Diego in the end of May. Hugs from both of us.
What size shoe you wear?
Autumn, so glad that you are safeand well.
And thank you, dear lady, for your advocacy and action on ALL of our behalf.
so glad you’re safeThank you so much for all the great work that you do!!!
Secondedand thirded and fourth and fifthed…
you should be GLOWINGGlad there is support system in DC. Go bask in the glow, and have a nice latte.
Glowing and sparkling and give off a fierce, radiant light!You know how much we all love and admire you, Autumn. Thank you for your bravery, your integrity and your honor.
You made the LGBT community proudI arrived at the White House just moments after you were arrested, and there was so much support coming from Lafayette Square that afternoon. Good job!! I look forward to reading your piece on your experiences during and after the civil action.
Thank you Autumn
Thank you, Autumn. I am glad that everything went fairly smoothly. Back to sensible shoes, I hope….
We love youAnd we’re all grateful to have people like yourself in the movement. You are an inspiration.
Thank you for your service to our country, Autumn, including what you did for all of us last week.Thank you for your bravery and courage. Thank you.
realized I forgot to tell youYou look very striking in the uniform. Definitely, the best-looking one :0)
Brava!From a trans Army member to my sister in the Navy — well done!
Just to pick up your spirits a bit AutumnJust to show people it can be done:
This week the British ministry of defence announced the third person to be transitioning.
She is based at RAF Valley in Anglesey, North Wales, where the second-in-line to the throne Prince William is training.
The Sun reports that Ms Holdom will remain with her wife Wren and continue in her job, becoming one of three women in 22 Squadron C Flight.
Take care Autumn x
:0)She is sharing the same officers mess as Prince William too. It must be the first contact the royal family have ever had with us.