So glad to see long lines on Election Day at the polls today in Austin, TX. I always get a little emotional at seeing community show up to put democracy into action. 💧
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So glad to see long lines on Election Day at the polls today in Austin, TX. I always get a little emotional at seeing community show up to put democracy into action. 💧
I don’t need a self driving car. I need a vehicle that runs between major areas and can transport large numbers of people at once to reduce environmental impact…wait it’s a train. I’m describing trains.
Build more goddamned TRAINS, America.
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Lisa
Thank you for articulating the reality Texans have come to expect from the historical GoP-led redistricting process - these maps are about institutionalizing political power instead of fairly representing residents. #TiredTexan
Election Day is in 100 Days! Make sure you are registered to vote! 🗳️
Gross
New campaign finance filings provide the first glimpse of the financial and political fault lines emerging in the open primaries for key statewide offices, including attorney general and comptroller.
💫 When the world feels overwhelming, it’s easy to shut down. But you don’t have to stay stuck. Here are 10 practical ways everyday people can take action, build hope, and move forward—together. 🕊 bit.ly/3HLa2U4
ICE just became the highest-funded law enforcement agency in the entire country.
There’s no telling what Trump is planning to unleash now.
Last night on TME with @johnfugelsang.bsky.social, @dhuckelbridge.bsky.social discussed a new national poll that surveyed men in America on the state of the country, their definition of masculinity, and what family policies motivate them.
🔊https://sxm.app.link/JohnFugelsang
What does belonging mean to you?
Through the voices of real Daytonians, #TheBelongingProject explores what it means to be seen, heard, and held in community.
Austin State Rep. John Bucy on the opportunities AND the challenges that lie before Texans in this pivotal moment. @bucyfortexas.bsky.social #NoKingsDay
Amazing showing at Austin’s #NoKings. Thousands of people surrounding the capitol and pouring out into the streets for many blocks. It felt so good to be in a peaceful loving crowd of people who have had ENOUGH.
Texans turning out! #NoKings
Federal data misuse is accelerating, but state and local governments can still act, argue Reem Suleiman, @esraa.bsky.social, and @brianhofer.bsky.social. They offer an urgent “triage checklist” for protecting the privacy of the most vulnerable. www.techpolicy.press/public-secto...
The description of this administration: “Today in man-children.” 🙄
Disgusted and embarrassed by this blatant disrespect to #Ukraine and #Ukrainians. You all deserve so much better. We all do. 💧
www.bbc.com/news/live/c6...
Today, we are met with a stark choice: (a) honor and learn from the words, deeds, and legacy of #MLK, or (b) drown in the toxic sludge that is our current political reality.
Today, I choose peace, unity, and love. And I’m going to read, connect with, and listen to a lot of smart #women.
A stylized, Matisse-style bluebird next to an orange-red sun, with white text on the bluebird quoting poet Mary Oliver. It says: "it is a serious thing just to be alive on this fresh morning in the broken world. -Mary Oliver"
From Mary Oliver's poem “Invitation”: wordsfortheyear.com/2017/08/28/i...
