Two Brennan Center studies show that racist attitudes are linked to distrust in the 2020 election results and support for the January 6 insurrection.
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Every week, we at Zeteo compile a day by day list of Trump’s authoritarian excesses, abuses, law-breaking, fascism. He wants to flood the zone and numb us; we won’t let him.
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Our duty to keep Texans safe should always come first, but Greg Abbott is using tragedy to play politics. We demand a clean special session focused only on flood relief and emergency preparedness. #txlege
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The Texas Legislative Progressive Caucus fiercely opposes the calling of a Trump Regime Special Session to redraw and rig congressional maps.
"Today I rise to take off my legislator hat and put on my child hat. This child who lived from pillar to post, the eldest of five children raised by a single mother who gave everything she had to keep us going. This bill has literally traumatized me." - Rep Jolanda Jones #txlege
Under SB 38, tenants only have 4 days to respond to an eviction notice, or a court can rule in the landlord's favor, without a hearing.
Working Texans need time to respond to an eviction notice, but the bill authors wouldn't budge on the fast tracked timeline.
Texas renters deserve better. #txlege
While the 89th Legislative Session may be coming to a close, the fight isn’t over. Tomorrow, the Texas House is voting on several harmful bills that could impact education, housing, and justice. Tune in live at house.texas.gov/videos to watch TLPC fight for working families.
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The Texas House just voted to ban the sale of THC, harming the health and well-being of Texans and small businesses.
"We are essentially saying that we, as the government, know better than you how to manage your own body and well-being. That's not the Texas way." - Rep. Ron Reynolds #txlege
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Texans deserve access to resources for healthcare and wellness, and that includes cannabis. #txlege
Texans work hard to get by. All Texans deserve job stability and the benefit of public government services that keep us protected, safe, and supported. A 🧵:
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Texans know the value of steady jobs and thriving communities. Trump's recent Executive Order halting infrastructure funding jeopardizes thousands of jobs and critical projects in our state. Texans deserve stability and progress, not uncertainty. #txlege
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Here’s the link to her statement too - give Ann some love with a click if you admire her action to not work for Bezos because of his editorial interference at the democracy and darkness paper. anntelnaes.substack.com/p/why-im-qui...
Arizona’s voucher program is a cautionary tale for us in Texas: $330M over budget, gutting public services and leaving families in chaos, all to funnel taxpayer money to wealthy, unaccountable private schools.
Public dollars belong in public schools – not unregulated voucher scams. #txlege
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Everyone in Texas. Looks like Cornyn is signaling on X that he has a problem with RFK, Junior nomination. Call him and tell him you have a problem with RFK, Junior. Be nice. It appears he is on our side on this one.
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Republicans rely on dividing us for power… and stopping fun of any kind 😂
Something @mollyfortexas.bsky.social campaigned on was that when she took a controversial vote, she’d have discussions with grassroots folks to explain why. Texas House Dems should do the same instead of being angry a public list they agreed to be put on is now being shared on social media #txlege
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Screenshot of a tweet from Dustin Burrows on 12/5/24: It’s outrageous and sickening that trans ACLU attorney Chase Strangio is promoting the idea that children as young as 2 years old can identify as transgender. This biological woman should be locked up for child abuse rather than allowed to argue a case before the Supreme Court! Her kind of rhetoric is not only dangerous but is a direct attack on the innocence of our children. Individuals pushing these harmful ideologies should be held accountable for the damage they cause to families and society. Enough is enough. We must stand strong to protect our kids and ensure these radical agendas don’t take root in our communities. Texas will never bow to this insanity.
Texans work hard for healthcare, but Republicans like Dustin Burrows serve wealthy healthcare corporations, dividing us so elites stay rich and we remain uninsured. He can talk loud, but he won’t fight for Medicaid expansion. Real Texans want healthcare for all. #txlege
NBC news screenshot of interview with Texas representative Greg Casar "The progressive movement needs to change. We need to re-emphasize core economic issues every time some of these cultural war issues are brought up," Casar said. "So when we hear Republicans attacking queer Americans again, I think the progressive response needs to be that a trans person didn't deny your health insurance claim, a big corporation did - with Republican help. We need to connect the dots for people that the Republican Party obsession with these culture war issues is driven by Republicans' desire to distract voters and have them look away while Republicans pick their pocket."
Newly elected Congressional Progressive Caucus chair Greg Casar is already cooking
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Joint Statement of Support from the Texas Progressive Caucus and the Texas Legislative Progressive Caucus for Representative John Bryant for Chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus December 2, 2024 -- In the face of a newly emboldened, billionaire-backed Republican Party, Texas Democrats need a leader who brings experience and a forward-thinking vision to the fight for Texas families. Representative John Bryant is that fighter and leader. His distinguished record of service and deep commitment to Democratic values makes him the ideal candidate for Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair. Rep. Bryant’s legislative achievements speak volumes. During his early tenure in the Texas House and later in Congress, he championed landmark efforts to expand public education funding, protect our natural resources, and uphold civil liberties. His fierce advocacy for campaign finance reform and his leadership in defending voting rights underscores his lifelong dedication to preserving democracy and ensuring all Texans have a voice in the political process. Rep. Bryant has consistently been a unifier, bringing together diverse voices to find common ground while never compromising on core principles. After his return to the Texas House, Bryant quickly built a fierce reputation for using the House rules to kill dangerous Republican legislation. His leadership during pivotal moments—such as his efforts to unite Democrats around rent relief and a larger homestead exemption for working families—highlights his unwavering courage and clarity of purpose. Democrats have been fighting for Texas families for decades, but it has become clear that many Texans don’t know that we’re fighting for them. We need someone unafraid to use the largest Democratic bully pulpit in Texas to spread our message of prosperity statewide. It’s time to pass the torch to a fighter. This is why we proudly endorse Representative John Bryant for the Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair. His proven track record of legis…
Joint Statement of Support from the Texas Progressive Caucus and the Texas Legislative Progressive Caucus for Representative John Bryant for Chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus
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