A Discussion of LGBTQIA+ Rights and Legislation with Erin Reed and Montana State Representative Zooey Zephyr
Middletown Pride and the City of Middletown's LGBTQIA+ Commission will be hosting journalist Erin Reed and Montana State Representative Zooey Zephyr on Monday, May 20th, 2024 at 5:30 PM. They will discuss the state of LGBTQIA+ rights and legislation throughout the country.
The event will be virtual and live streamed; anyone may attend via WebEx. Information is listed below. Additionally, members of the public can gather in the Middletown Common Council Chambers at 245 deKoven Drive, Middletown, CT 06457 to view the presentation. A short, moderated Q&A will follow.
How to Attend the Virtual Presentation
Join from the webinar link
https://middletownct.webex.com/middletownct/j.php?MTID=m096e31088b88741d36802a04639de3c2
Go to webex.com and join by the webinar number
Webinar number (access code): 2344 616 4654
Webinar password: Middletown (64335386 from phones and video systems)
Join by phone
+1-617-315-0704 United States Toll (Boston)
+1-646-992-2010 United States Toll (New York City)
About the Presenters
Erin Reed
Bio: Erin Reed (she/her) is a transgender journalist based in Washington, D.C.. She tracks LGBTQ+ legislation around the United States for her subscription newsletter, ErinInTheMorning.com. Her work has been cited by the AP, Reuters, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and many more major media outlets. You can follow her on twitter and tiktok @ErinInTheMorn.
Montana State Representative Zooey Zephyr
Bio: Representative Zooey Zephyr represents Montana’s 100th House District in the Montana House of Representatives and is the first trans woman to hold public office in the state of Montana. Throughout her time in office, Representative Zephyr has been a fierce advocate for affordable housing, healthcare, and human rights throughout Montana.
Prior to the legislature, Representative Zephyr worked at the University of Montana, where she oversaw the administration of the university’s curriculum approval process. She also worked as an activist, helping people file discrimination claims, drafting human rights policies for the city of Missoula, and working as a de-escalator at protests to ensure protester safety.
When the Legislature is not in session, Representative Zephyr works with people across Montana, the nation, and the world to help them get involved in the fight for progressive policies.