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1. Mx. Kit O'Connell—Hire me! (oconnell@federate.social)'s status on Friday, 31-May-2024 02:19:54 JST Mx. Kit O'Connell—Hire me!

   People have packed #Austin City Council chambers today for the council meeting, speaking in favor of the #Palestine Ceasefire Resolution and on a variety of community development and rezoning topics.

   #Texas #news #politics #USpol #ceasefire #activism

   • Mx. Kit O'Connell—Hire me! (oconnell@federate.social)'s status on Friday, 31-May-2024 02:19:51 JST Mx. Kit O'Connell—Hire me!

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     The second speaker is a queer Jewish nonbinary person who was arrested at #UTAustin, who says their faith requires them to stand for freedom and liberation wherever it is needed.
     "I refuse to stand by as a genocide is committed in my name."
     #Palestine #Austin #Texas

   • Mx. Kit O'Connell—Hire me! (oconnell@federate.social)'s status on Friday, 31-May-2024 02:19:52 JST Mx. Kit O'Connell—Hire me!

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     Open comment section has begun. Lots of people speaking on #Palestine but also some supporters of Israel present. Tension has already built in the audience with mayor having to tell folks to settle down. #Austin #ceasefire

     Aral Balkan repeated this.