Here’s a snippet from an email from Laura Davila, PCCC web developer and Texan, who joined the citizen filibuster of Senate Bill 5 in Texas this past week. Laura explains why she joined the filibuster and asks you to support Texas State Senator Wendy Davis, who waged a 13-hour talking filibuster on the issue:
My name is Laura and I am the PCCC’s web developer and a proud Texan. This week I was part of something I never expected to see in my home state.
Hundreds of us took action against anti-choice legislation by occupying the Capitol and standing with Senator Wendy Davis over 10 hours of filibuster.
Together, we stopped one of the most restrictive abortion bills in the country — a bill that would have effectively shut down all but 5 of the 47 abortion clinics in Texas.
Wendy Davis is nothing short of a hero to Texas women today.Ai??She deserves our support.
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I was lucky to watch Wendy Davis begin her filibuster in the Senate gallery. When Republicans used procedural tactics to shut down her filibuster, those of us in the gallery cheered and chanted so loud that Republicans were unable to organize the vote in time and missed themidnightAi??deadline by a mere 2 minutes.
Last night’s victory was an astonishing moment in Texas history, proving that if our representatives stand up and show bold leadership, we will help carry them to victory. But, as Representative Sefronia Thompson reminded us during the home stretch last night, “Our work has just begun.”
Let’s keep the momentum going and show Republicans that “women will not be bullied” anymore.Ai??Stand with me in supporting Sen. Wendy Davis in her next race.Ai??
In solidarity,
— Laura Davila,Ai??PCCC web developer and proud Texan
Thank you so much for standing up for us, I am not a Texan, but as a woman I couldn’t be prouder of what you have done. Truly, thank.you.
Thank you for protecting women’s rights and health!
Even though I have been living in New York for 7 years now, I was born and raised in Texas, still have family there, and still consider myself a Texan. THANK YOU for representing my homestate so wonderfully. for the first time in a long time I feel like a PROUD Texan and hopeful for my home state’s future.
Thank you for standing up! I would not be the person I am today without the right to choose, and my life might be very different. My loving husband and (wanted, planned for, and cherished) son also thank you!
So many thanks for doing this. We need more of you here in Texas. So nice to think that at least one district has political representation that would actually represent progressive women and fact-based issues! Thank you for coming forward in the old boys club of Texas politics.
Really – Thank You!! I live in New York but it is ladies like you that make women like me appreciative for standing up for all of us!!
Thank you so much for your work and effort in trying to protect Texas women’s rights. I appreciate it more than I could ever say. But even more–thank you for giving those of us who care about women’s rights in Texas someone to look toward. You’ve helped galvanize what I hope will be a movement that will sweep through the state, ensuring that all women have safe, legal access to healthcare. You make me so proud to be a Texan, a feminist, and a woman.
Thank you for your dedication to this issue! You have touched and inspired more people than you will ever know. Go Sen. Davis!!
Thank you so so much. You are an inspiration.
Thank you for literally and figuratively standing up for women everywhere. You are a true role model for young women everywhere!
I left Texas for a blue state when I was 23, but I still feel an affinity with my home state. I stayed up until 1am watching on Tuesday night; I could not look away because I know I was watching something important happen.
Thank you for what you did for women and for Texas.
Wendy you are my hero!!!! I am inspired and renewed in my determination to fight against these intrusions into our health and lives. Thank you for standing up for us!
Thank you, Senator Wendy Davis. I’m sitting with my daughter on my lap as I tap out this message. You give me hope for her future and strengthen my resolve to fight for her rights. With much gratitude.
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”
I am not from Texas but when you stand up to the bullies of the Texas Senate, it inspires women to stand up everywhere. Thank you for being an inspiration and for protecting womens’ rights, health, and agency over their own bodies!
Sen. Davis:
You are a role model for young women everywhere. I am not a Texan, but I still thank you for standing up for Texas women and their right to health care and bodily autonomy. U.S. women need to take a page out of the playbook of the men and women who stood behind you. I hope you will try again on July 1.
Thank you for your dedication and your courage. You are an inspiration!
Thank you for advancing women in the political world a giant, giant step…………from Seattle
Thank you for your dedication and courage in standing up for women.
Nothing says it better than a big THANK YOU
Thank you for standing up for women’s rights!
Thank you so much for your sacrifice, dedication and courage! I also thank you for being one of the few politician I can get behind, good luck on your future endeavors!
Thank you!
I was raised in Texas and have always carried an inordinate amount of pride in the state that had been tarnished over the last 15 years, however, you brought it all back in full force. Never have I been so proud to be a woman, and a woman from Texas. Give ’em hell.
As an aside, my 73 year old mother thinks you rock.
Senator Davis, I salute you. Thank you, madam, for making women everywhere breathe easier knowing that we do in fact have someone to represent us. You have reminded us what a difference a small few can make when we band together. I watched you speak from my bedroom in Chicago, IL that day when so much was at stake, and you made me feel proud to be a Texan. Thank you.
Thank you, you are amazing!!!
Seriously good work. Please keep standing strong for those who can’t.
What you did truly amazes me! Thank you for your courage.
Senator Davis, you are a true hero and true leader. You’ve inspired women and their allies all over the world and sent a clear message that the fight for reproductive rights will continue for as long as necessary.
(The State of Texas would be lucky to have you as a governor someday…)
Thank you for giving us hope that we can still change this state for the better and reminding us why we’re proud Texans.
thank you sooooooooo much wendy davis! i am in seattle and you are my hero!
Real men stand beside women and fight for their rights!
Cowardice Neanderthals wrap themselves in a cloak of intolerance and order women around. Organize, occupy, and vote right wing extremists out!