If we’re unable to organize politically, freely contest political decisions, peacefully and democratically vie for power, then we no longer live in a democracy. At that point, we’re once again subjects. That’s why we’re fighting so hard for our rights in TX. www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outl...

We're fighting fire with fire after Republicans stole five Congressional seats in Texas. Join me in supporting California’s Proposition 50 by pitching in at YesOn50Live.com

We beat Paxton again in the 15th Court of Appeals. Turns out you can’t cancel the First Amendment just because you don’t like what your political opponent is saying.

Why the Texas AG is trying to lock me up and what we're doing to fight back and win. open.substack.com/pub/betoorou...

We must offer something that we are voting FOR, a vision about how this country will be better when we stop the bad guys in power and elect Democrats to replace them. So how about this vision that returns power to the people and delivers big, bold change in America: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wisr...

“The Texas Supreme Court dismissed Paxton’s motion. Paxton was trying to reverse the ruling from an El Paso court that had issued a restraining order against Paxton”

We must use the next 15 months to register voters, block walk, knock on doors, get our neighbors out to vote, and meet the people who will decide not only this election but whether we win our country back and set it on a new course. Let's get to work. www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_ab...

We've beat Ken Paxton in court twice this week.

We took the fight directly to Ken Paxton, and we won.

We're not going to bend the knee. We're going to stand and fight wherever we have to — from the state house to the court house, from Texas to California. Proud to stand with so many today who are willing to fight for this country at its moment of truth! www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RYf...

Thanks to everyone who has joined us in this fight for Texas, we’ve been able to donate over $1 million to the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, the Texas House Democratic Caucus, and the Mexican American Legislative Caucus during the special session.

They will not silence us. Be there on Saturday morning and join us as we fight Trump’s power grab. Bring your friends & spread the word.

Hold strong. The people of Texas and our fellow Americans have your backs.

These guys are in full panic mode.

They’re trying to jail me to silence anyone who has the courage to fight back. We will not back down. We will not be intimidated. We will fight these corrupt thugs with everything we’ve got.

We fight everywhere for everyone. Thank you, Abilene.

Trump expects us to bend the knee and let him steal 5 Congressional seats. Our knees don’t bend in Texas.

They want to make examples out of those who fight so that others won't.

At the Howlin Wolf in New Orleans last night. Apparently Louisiana didn’t get the memo that they don’t matter in national politics. So they’re showing up, organizing and fighting these fascists with all they’ve got. Louisiana and Texas will have each other’s backs!

They don’t like it when you fight back. When Trump tried to steal 5 congressional seats Texas Dems did what it took to stop him. So Paxton promised to “hunt them down.” Now he’s coming after anyone who has the courage to join the fight. We won’t back down! www.texastribune.org/2025/08/06/k...

Last night in Oklahoma City. This is the last place they’ll expect it from. But it is the front line for the House in 2026. All of us doing what we can with what we have wherever we are.

Back on Bluesky (to stay), wanted to share what I’m up to. Held a town hall in Charlotte (see below) earlier in the week. There’s power in people coming together and listening to one another. If you get a chance to watch some of it, let me know what you think. www.youtube.com/live/cRettGN...

When they try to divide us, attack the vulnerable and make us feel hopeless we’ve got to join together, bring the outsiders in and give each other a reason to be hopeful. Denton, Texas.

At a time when those who would replace kindness with cruelty, civilization with barbarism, are on the rise... At a time when those who could stop them have, until recently, seemed stunned and scattered... I find cause for hope in the example set by Pope Francis. open.substack.com/pub/betoorou...?

Thanks Indivisible Tulsa for having us and for coming out! www.publicradiotulsa.org/local-region...

“They’re trying to overwhelm us. We gotta whelm them the other way!” So says Wichita Falls. I agree!!

People are coming together in huge numbers, pro-democracy candidates are winning critical elections and the separation of powers in this country is holding for now. Let’s build on this momentum and do the work to save this country. open.substack.com/pub/betoorou...

Trump will handle the constitutionally mandated exit from his second term much like he did the constitutionally mandated exit from his first. The question for all of us is: will we be ready to stop him? betoorourke.substack.com/p/think-trum...

I was at the back and couldnt hear a damn word the speakers were saying… great problem to have, more people than watts… but it didnt matter. The message is clear even without amplification: we choose to fight.

Trump's confidence game is falling apart. Three things we can do this week to fight back. substack.com/home/post/p-...

Really glad to see that this program was reinstated. Shows that pressure and scrutiny can have an impact.

Too many Republican Congressmen fear Trump more than anything else. Too many of their Dem colleagues fear any kind of fight at all. Holding town halls — all comers welcomed, no question off limits — shifts the focus to the people members of Congress are supposed to serve. Not pictured: Troy Nehls

Feeling hopeful. People are standing strong and fighting back. Three things we can do this week: betoorourke.substack.com/p/three-thin...

Especially because it has been so incredibly shitty, we've got to resist any temptation to despair, give in or give up. Three things we can do this week: betoorourke.substack.com/p/three-thin...

Schumer surrenders open.substack.com/pub/betoorou...

Every member of Congress regardless of party should hold a town hall in their district this month. The only shot we have of getting the government we need is when Republicans fear their constituents more than they fear Trump and when Democrats act with the urgency felt by those they represent.

JD/Trump are thugs. And this ambush of Zelensky at the White House will do deep damage to Ukraine, to our allies and to the U.S. 🧵

Every member of Congress — Republican and Democrat, House and Senate — should hold a live, in-person town hall in their district this week.

After Trump/Musk sacked FAA administrator, disbanded aviation safety committee and promised to traumatize fed workforce— “They’re gonna came after us, we better blame somebody else.”

Makes sense

Cecile Richards was one of the all time best. dedicated her life to service, gave everything she had to this country and made it a better place for us all. we will miss her and will keep her family and loved ones in our thoughts. we will keep her memory alive in the work we do.

A big idea worth the read. The comparison bw Houston (pro-immigration policies) & Birmingham (anti-immigration policies) is powerful. There's a way to control our borders, manage lawful migration and make the most of people who want to contribute to our success. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/o...

@andreaflores.bsky.social and fwd out today with what could be a successful bipartisan path forward on immigration and the border: www.fwd.us/news/a-bette...