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Kit O’Connell

Kit O’Connell (pronouns: They/Them) is a GLAAD Media Award-nominated movement journalist, editor and community organizer from Austin, Texas. The former Digital Editor at Texas Observer, their writing has appeared at Firedoglake, YES! Magazine, the Austin Chronicle and Truthout among others.

Proudly disabled, polyamorous and (gender)queer, Kit lives with their spouse and two cats in Austin, Texas.

Email: kitoconnell@pobox.com
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Austin Free Press: Supreme Sadness As Locals React to ‘Skrmetti’ July 8, 2025
Video: Rebel Cheese, Austin’s Vegan Deli, Goes On One-Day Strike June 30, 2025
The Left’s Forgotten Cause: Long Covid and Public Health Awareness, with KD Drackert June 29, 2025
Texas Observer: Reefer Madness 2.0 Arrives in Lone Star State June 10, 2025
Intersectionality and Palestinian Liberation, with San Marcos City Council’s Amanda Rodriguez May 30, 2025
Deceleration: How Pro-Palestine Organizers Transformed San Marcos, Texas May 16, 2025

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Movement journalist from Austin, Texas. Formerly @TexasObserver

I just published my #BestOf2024 list on my homepag

I just published my #BestOf2024 list on my homepage. Go check it out.

(Photo by Montinique Monroe)

Out with the @freeridepal_atx demanding an end to

Out with the @freeridepal_atx demanding an end to genocide in Palestine!

#ShutDownJNF protest in #Dallas on the move along

#ShutDownJNF protest in #Dallas on the move along the highway outside of the Hilton Anatole.

Gathered at the barricades outside of the Hilton A

Gathered at the barricades outside of the Hilton Anatole in #Dallas to protest the JNF Conference. #ShutDownJNF

#ShutDownJNF protest in #Dallas.

#ShutDownJNF protest in #Dallas.

Join me tomorrow (Wednesday 11/13) at Austin Publi

Join me tomorrow (Wednesday 11/13) at Austin Public Library for @bikestorynight! I'll be talking about being a journalist on an ebike, and about my work and what inspires it.

(📷 Photo by Montinique Monroe)

I think I'm going to keep being really goddamn que

I think I'm going to keep being really goddamn queer and trans, y'all.

Why did #Austin Police violently arrest two Pro-Pa

Why did #Austin Police violently arrest two Pro-Palestine activists at this year's #Pride parade, despite assurances by the parade organizers that they'd be welcomed? In my latest for @thebarbedwiretexas, I get to the bottom of how this happened.

See it on their site today or find a link on kitoconnell.com.

So ready for Chappell! #ACL

So ready for Chappell! #ACL

It's 199 degrees. And dusty af. #Austin #ACL #Wear

It's 199 degrees. And dusty af. #Austin #ACL #WearAMask

Seeing the bats fly was a highlight of the night w

Seeing the bats fly was a highlight of the night with @spokesyfolxrideatx. Thanks to our talented ride leaders Molly and Biz, who made sure we got both bats and ice cream in the same night.

🎶 Darkness, Darkness by Kieran Hebden and William Tyler
#cycling #CapCut

The song performed before yesterday's march at #Au

The song performed before yesterday's march at #Austin City Hall was a lovely moment of international solidarity with the people of #Palestine. I hope they could hear us. #FreePalestine

(Second attempt to upload this properly. #CapCut)

Gaza Resists! Protesters show their support in #Au

Gaza Resists! Protesters show their support in #AustinTX.

Chanting for a Free #Palestine at Austin City Hall

Chanting for a Free #Palestine at Austin City Hall.

Beautiful tactile #Indigenous art by Marie Watt at

Beautiful tactile #Indigenous art by Marie Watt at the Blanton.

#AustinTX #asmr

Wow ... @ryan____x absolutely channeled the spirit

Wow ... @ryan____x absolutely channeled the spirit of SOPHIE last night. Beautiful show, thanks to Cheer Ups and @iggy.bank for hosting and the whole cast.

Hello, fall weather. It's nice to see you again.

Hello, fall weather. It's nice to see you again.

#selfie #nonbinary #queer #cycling

Thank you Jesus for the wonderful #queer walking t

Thank you Jesus for the wonderful #queer walking tour Of the the Festival Beach Food Forest today. We were all feeling the nourishing and healing vibes. #Austin

#ICYMI, yesterday the Columbia Journalism Review p

“I am part of the queer community and the queer

“I am part of the queer community and the queer rights movement. I am an anti-fascist; I’m not neutral about fascism. I’m not neutral about genocide. I’m not neutral about the environment, and many other topics.”

My journalism and career are profiled today in the Columbia Journalism Review, with a beautifully written article by Lucy Schiller and gorgeous photography by Montinique Monroe. I talk about my beliefs, and being open about my bias, and just how I got into this career. I'm so proud and thrilled to finally share this with everyone.

Find the link in my bio.

💅🏻 Since I'm an enby fashion icon now, here's all the credits for the piece...

Words by @loosieschiller in @columbiajournalismreview
Photography by @montiniquemonroe at @cheerupcharlies and the Austin Boardwalk (and also at @thelittlegayshop)

Hair by @thebeautyvixen at @shedbarber
Manicure by Maddi Scheckter @madcutenails at @cutenailstudio
Jumpsuit by @shredly
Scarf by @buffofficial
Jewelry by @vitaly
Wheels by @modbikes.official
Cycling gloves by @pearlizumiofficial
Helmet by @lumos
Socks by @sockguyluv

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