Welcome to a special “Politics Is Personal” episode. We're sharing the stories of our favorite Texas activists and what happens when normals like us are compelled to "do more than nothing."

On this episode, we talk with intersex-y advocate Alicia Roth Weigel, who shares what it felt like to hide the fact that she was intersex for most of her life. Plus, she discusses the challenges of dating as an intersex person and helps us understand the differences between sex, sexuality, and gender. Turns out "male" and "female" aren't such cut-and-dry terms...

Don’t worry, we'll go back to our usual format, and "Political F*ck Marry Kill" will be back next week!

COME WATCH THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES WITH US!:

Nacho bar, cold beverages, hot takes. It's Nacho Average Democratic Presidential Debate Watch Party!

Tuesday, October 15 at The Riveter in Austin, 6:30pm
Details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nacho-average-democratic-presidential-debate-watch-party-tickets-76154216311?aff=ebdssbeac

PRESENTING SPONSOR - PLANNED PARENTHOOD DIRECT

Do you live in a part of Texas where there's no Planned Parenthood? Well, noooo worries! From Abilene to Zavalla, Lubbock to Laredo, The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app will send birth control (just pills/rings/patches -- you can't DIY an IUD) or UTI treatments straight to your door or your nearest pharmacy. Plus, your meds come in a discreet package so no one has to know what you're up to.

The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app is available for free in the iOS and Android app stores. Visit https://www.ppgreatertx.org/pp-direct for more info.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Alicia Roth Weigel, Secretary for Austin Young Democrats, Human Rights Commissioner for the City of Austin, and Intersex Advocate

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/xoxy_alicia

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/xoxy_alicia/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

• Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

More about Intersex Awareness Day in Austin:
https://www.spectrumsouth.com/austin-intersex-awareness-day/

Join us at Austin City Hall for Intersex Awareness Day at noon on Saturday, October 26:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2235120566799792/

Not in Austin? Find an Intersex Awareness Day event near you:
https://interactadvocates.org/intersex-awareness-day/

InterACT:
https://interactadvocates.org/

Intersex Justice Project:
http://www.intersexjusticeproject.org/