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Rep. Zooey Zephyr

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Rep. Zooey Zephyr

@ZoAndBehold

State Representative out of Missoula, Montana. Fighting for housing, health care, & human rights. Wife of @ErinInTheMorn Bi🏳️‍🌈 Trans🏳️‍⚧️ she/her♀️

Missoula, Montana, USA

Joined November 2018

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Rep. Zooey Zephyr
@ZoAndBehold
Dec 17, 2024
What a perfect wedding, my love. Every second of that day is etched into my heart forever. And every vow I made—from promising you a gentle love to promising to be a good mom to our son—will be at the center of all I do. As I said in my vows, I am your I am yours I am yours.
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Rep. Zooey Zephyr
@ZoAndBehold
Nov 9, 2022
As I was getting off the plane last night, a stewardess asked what I was so excited about. I told her I'd won my election & was the first trans woman elected in Montana. She immediately teared up. "My son is trans," she said, & began to tell me about all the joys/fears... [1/3]
Rep. Zooey Zephyr
@ZoAndBehold
May 6, 2023
Tonight I asked Erin to marry me. A year ago, I told Erin that I was looking for a love that felt like home. I have found that and so much more. I have found my future, my family, and my forever.
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Rep. Zooey Zephyr
@ZoAndBehold
Apr 27, 2023
Though they initially tried to have me removed from the public seating area, I am here working on behalf of my constituents as best I can given the undemocratic circumstances. I'm talking to legislators, listening to debate, voting on bills, and fighting for democracy.
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Rep. Zooey Zephyr
@ZoAndBehold
Apr 28, 2023
Republicans used a series of procedures to remove every bill from my committees, silencing my constituents beyond what they already voted to do. My constituents elected me to speak on their behalf—in committee & on the floor—and stopping me from doing so is anti-democratic.
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Rep. Zooey Zephyr
@ZoAndBehold
May 1, 2023
I'm suing. The recent actions violate my 1st amendment rights, as well as the rights of my 11,000 constituents to representation. Montana's State House is the people’s House, not Speaker Regier’s, and I’m determined to defend the right of the people to have their voices heard.
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Rep. Zooey Zephyr
@ZoAndBehold
May 2, 2023
Some lovely friends saved me a spot on the bench outside the House antechamber, so seat 31 is back to its original home-away-from-home. Also thank you to the folks who brought me the earrings and corsage. I am carrying your kindness with me today.
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Rep. Zooey Zephyr
@ZoAndBehold
Apr 26, 2023
As I left the House chambers, I pressed my light to speak—a reminder that this legislature is removing 11,000 Montanans from discussion on every bill going forward. I will always stand on behalf of my constituents, my community, and democracy itself.
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Rep. Zooey Zephyr
@ZoAndBehold
Apr 20, 2023
The Republican Party of Montana is refusing to allow me—a transgender Representative—to speak on any bill. This is fundamentally undemocratic. My light is on, and I am ready to speak on behalf of the constituents who elected me to do so.
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Rep. Zooey Zephyr
@ZoAndBehold
May 1, 2023
Some folks showed up early this morning and sat on the public benches near the entrance to the House, so Seat 31 has moved. I'm up and ready to work. Plus, I hear stand desks are all the rage these days.
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Rep. Zooey Zephyr
@ZoAndBehold
Apr 26, 2023
I have been informed that during tomorrow’s floor session there will be a motion to either censure or expel me. I've also been told I'll get a chance to speak. I will do as I have always done—rise on behalf of my constituents, in defense of my community, & for democracy itself.
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Rep. Zooey Zephyr
@ZoAndBehold
Apr 26, 2023
My statement on the Montana GOP's undemocratic decision to ban me from debate on the House floor: Today I stood unwaveringly in defense of my constituents, my community, and democracy itself. And I pledge to always do so.
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Rep. Zooey Zephyr
@ZoAndBehold
May 3, 2023
Someone just attempted to SWAT me as well. I am fine. An individual reported an anonymous tip targeting my home in Missoula, and the police recognized that it was likely a hoax and called me. I will say again. We will not be deterred. The fight for trans rights goes on.
Rep. Zooey Zephyr
@ZoAndBehold
May 2, 2023
Someone just attempted to SWAT my girlfriend. Those who hate trans people are doing everything in their power to silence & harm us. But we will not be deterred. We will stand in defiance of their cruelty, and never stop working until trans people get to live our lives in peace.
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Rep. Zooey Zephyr
@ZoAndBehold
May 2, 2023
The court's decision not to reinstate me undermines the democratic principles our country was founded on. I vow to continue standing for my constituents & community to fight for our democratic institutions. If we can't get justice in the courts, we will get it in the ballot box.
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