A very good friend asked me where I wanted to end up in my career. Not where I'll be in 5 years, or what I am doing next, but how I will retire. If I could give one piece of advice to myself three years ago when I started, and to other queer people getting into politics now, is exactly that.

Hey, if Indiana wants to give billions of taxpayer money to a billion dollar franchise, while a soccer team builds an entire neighborhood for their new stadium blocks from soldier field all out of their pockets, so be it. Still won't make them play any better.

Really craving some Butter Pecan ice cream rn.

Happy Pride Y'all! Pride month is one of my favorite months, for multiple reasons. This is my 5th Pride month, and 3rd completely out as myself. Ive accomplished so much, and I cant wait to see what the future brings! Be proud, be loud, and most importantly, be yourself. 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈

Don't forget to put your brick out for Pride Month Eve, otherwise the ghosts of Pride past will come to haunt you! Bean says so!

From the men and women who dedicated their entire lives, to the small town kids enlisting to break the cycle of poverty and the Trans and queer folks forcibly discharged for wanting to serve their nation. And to everyone who perished serving to protect what this nation can be, Happy Memorial Day.

Just a normal day for a working class organizer. #girlpower

Works great.

LGBTQ+ Advocacy day is always one of my favorites

People who are homophobic, transphobic, or otherwise queerphobic are just unfortunate. I've never been happy when being mean or hateful. I couldn't even imagine to never have felt happy even once in my life.

Juniper Blessing. May your light shine brightly evermore.

And I'm freaking proud of that.

Hey y'all! I have a huge ask from all of y'all. With summer almost upon us, I have been presented with a few opportunities to further my own education and knowledge within the realm of my political journey. However these opportunities require me to travel, alot of times out east.

Found this starling yesterday wrapped all in fishing line. Poor lil thing was struggling, but after calming him down, we managed to free him. And yes, I washed my hands afterwards!

Whether you are a new mother, a mother of an IVF kid, step mother, queer/trans mother, or a cat mom, Panzer and I wish all mothers a happy and blessed Mothers Day today 💜💐

Hey y'all! A lot going on here in camp Zoey. A lot that I can't say just yet. 😉 But in the meantime, I've been resting and reflecting on those past 8 months (and doing A LOT of yard work!). We can't save the world while getting burnt out. 💜

🎶White people taco night🎶 Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🇲🇽

Thank you. www.tiktok.com/@tothatzoey/...

Let's go Virginia! www.bbc.com/news/article...

More community grocers. Less corporate box stores. It's that simple. www.tiktok.com/@tothatzoey/...

Stopped off at West Main Coffee and Books in Toulon today! Adorable little shop and the best staff around! Of course I had to get a drink, and today I chose their Strawberry Rose Matcha. Y'all. You gotta try it!

There has been a lot of anger and worry going around today over the classification of the LGBTQ+ community as domestic terrorists, so let me expand on it.

No matter the party, the gender, or the position, not one single person who has sexually abused another should be allowed in any form of government. Listen to survivors. They've already lived through hell, they shouldn't have to fight their way out.

You can always judge a community on how good their coffee is, and @briggs bistro in Cambridge is, as they say, dynamite!

Today was our cleanup day in Pekin! Thank you to the folks that helped tidy up our community. Thanks again and happy 5th anniversary to Maddie Maes! Listen. I'm not a candidate that just talks. I'm one that works. We need to bring pride back into our towns. And that starts with simply picking up.

Welcome home Artemis!

If a Democratic president was threatening nuclear war, I wouldn't be writing a strongly worded letter, that's for sure. Stop pussyfooting around and stop the madness. www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-i...

Attention Kewanee! April 19th, from 2-4p we will be meeting up at the Kewanee Voice to help clean up Kewanee! We will provide the equipment, you just provide yourselves!

We have been putting in the work, and it shows. Central Illinois is a place of community, safety, and determination. And we will be for a long time to come.

Wishing you and your family a very happy Easter today!

I love it when I get text messages fear mongering. The IFPA (interchange fee prohibition act) prohibits financial institutions from charging swipe fees on the tax and gratuity. Banks, of course, don't want this act, because they don't want to have to be bothered with it.

Spending some open office time in Kewanee at the lovely Country Morning Coffee! Feel free to come down, grab a coffee or a spritzer and chat!

Running for office isn't just saying 'Vote for me, I'm different or better'. It's having tangible policies that benefit all. It's putting in the work. Which is why today I am unveiling our four main policy points!

Last Friday we had our Transgender Day of Visibility event with Planned Parenthood IL Action at the lovely pavilion building in Pekin. Amazing conversations, beautiful community, and as much joy as possible was in that room that evening! Thank you all for coming out to listen and find community.

Happy Transgender Day Of Visibility! Transitioning will always be the best thing I could have ever done. And with increasing hostility and attacks on the community, it is more than important than ever for us to be loud, out, and joyous!

Let's end with a bang! With less than two days left in the reporting period, every dollar helps go towards electing working-class change in November! Donate just 10$ today, and together we can make this A Better Illinois! buff.ly/vXBv5v7

Went to Springfield yesterday to be involved in the No Kings rally. The energy was ecstatic, people were angry but positive, and voices were heard. I thank all the organizers and speakers at this event. And I really appreciated the youth showing up as well! Change happens when we all are included.

"That is one good thing about this world...there are always sure to be more springs." - Lucy Maud Montgomery

Reminder that tonight is the night! If you haven't signed up yet, don't forget! And if you can't make it physically, click the link to sign up and watch it live via Instagram! www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/a/tdov-2026-...

Hey y'all! April 12th at 2 we will be meeting at Maddie Mae's in beautiful downtown Pekin to help tidy up our community the only way I know how; by physically cleaning it up! Maddie Mae's has been gracious to provide refreshments for volunteers, so all you have to do is bring yourself!

Less than a week away! It's time to stop relying on change makers in Chicago, and start creating our own. LGBTQ+ folks deserve to have voices that are in their backyards. Come on by, enjoy community, and learn about how YOU can be part of history being made right here in Central Illinois!

We have just over 32 weeks until election day. That doesn't sound like a lot, because it isn't! Every day matters, so we have a goal of 7500 raised by March 31st. But to do that, we need your help! Donate just $25 today and lets show that when we fight together, we win together. buff.ly/jokE86Z

Some last minute door knocking with our next US Senator, the next State Senator of District 6, and the next Illinois Comptroller!

Curious on when to next see me? Check out a few of our upcoming events!

*puts teacher hat on* Alright y'all. Between Kansas doing things, Iowa doing things, and everything else, I have an assignment for y'all. If you identify as a member of the trans community, what is one thing recently that has given you joy in your life, whether that's gender related or not?

Mhhhhh www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

Hey y'all! In partnership with Planned Parenthood Illinois Action, we will be having a Trans Day of Visibility coffeehouse conversation on Friday, March 27th! Come along, chat with folks and enjoy some lovely snacks and drinks! Space is limited, so make sure you RSVP soon!

Hey Central Illinois! Tonight is going to be a doozy of a storm, so make sure you are prepared! It is looking like the very real possibility of heavy hail and tornadoes up to EF3 in size, so this is not something to mess around with! Be prepared Illinois! www.weather.gov/ilx/SvrPrepW...

To build off of this, the reason I fight for rural and small town trans and queer people is because I was unable to come out until I was 29. Up until then I really had no idea that transitioning was an option. Life moves slower in small towns. It's just a simple fact of life.

No matter the color of your skin, gender identity, or abilities, ALL women are powerful. I am proud to live in a state that values all women and fights to protect each and every one of us. Let's celebrate women everywhere this International Women's Day!