ICE says I cause assaults on ICE by reciting facts about ICE’s recent shooting but refuses to link to the thread. Only posting a picture. ICE lies and ICE hides. You can read the facts for yourselves

“This is no longer a fringe movement. Christian nationalism is here, and it is deeply entrenched in our government in ways that should concern all Americans, regardless of their views on religion.”

AOC: I think there's two things that are happening at once: One, there absolutely is an unprecedented abuse of power, destruction of norms, erosion of our government and our democracy in order to prop up an authoritarian style of governance However, they are weaker than they look…

In my Statement for the Record submitted to the January 6th Committee I explained how Trump has used war rhetoric to attack the United States. They cited it in their final report. He has attacked the nation continuously since 2015. He is still doing so: oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/items/3a1eea...

How to Lead Conversations within a Highly Polarized Political Context. open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...

Today (Sept 15th) is #DemocracyDay. But Stephen Miller today is vowing to use “focused anger” to threaten almost everything we associate with democracy - to go after political opponents. This is our Reichstag moment, people. 🧵

Texas is now gonna investigate educators who have “posted and/or shared reprehensible & inappropriate content” on their PERSONAL social media about Charlie Kirk. But in 2019, Abbott (inspired by Charlie Kirk) signed a law mandating campus free speech. Make it make sense. #TxLege

Texas is now gonna investigate educators who have “posted and/or shared reprehensible & inappropriate content” on their PERSONAL social media about Charlie Kirk. But in 2019, Abbott (inspired by Charlie Kirk) signed a law mandating campus free speech. Make it make sense. #TxLege

Monsters are Due on Maple Street (Again): The past few days reminds us of a classic Twilight Zone from 1960. Albeit in our present version, the folks manipulating us are pushed by a different set of interests. Some chase likes ❤️ Some chase profit 💰 Some chase power 👑 youtu.be/G554Xa8MElg?...

The fact that right-wingers commit the vast bulk of domestic terrorism in the US is well-established by numerous expert investigations & reports. But the right *accuses* the left more often, makes more *noise* about it, so they've bullied reporters into framing this as a "both sides" problem.

The Trump administration is working steadily to transform the military into an effective tool of domestic repression, argue Matthew Duss and Harrison Mann.

Supreme Court Rules 6-3 That Fundamental Interests Of United States Of America Would Be Irreparably Harmed If It Race-Based Harassment And Detention By Masked Thugs Were Even Temporarily Halted

📣 New Executive Action Watch Tracker Entry: As Millions Face SNAP Benefit Cuts, Trump Administration Expands Program Restrictions: www.cbpp.org/research/fed...

🚨 JADE HELM, MUCH? 🚨 Is Trump turning Houston into the next LA, DC, or are we the training ground for Chicago?

🚨 JADE HELM, MUCH? 🚨 Is Trump turning Houston into the next LA, DC, or are we the training ground for Chicago?

'Have You Heard the News Today?' A song for anyone who still hasn't lost their humanity, from Earth to Eve. Comes out September 12th! Just the short clip here hits hard. [@earthtoeve on TT]

RFK Jr. rolled out that old chestnut again about how healthy Americans were in the 60’s, so here’s a fact check. In 1965: -42% of American adults smoked; it’s 11% now. -The infant morality rate was 24.7/1000; it’s 5.6/1000 now. -Overall life expectancy was 70 years; it's about 77 years now.

'Have You Heard the News Today?' A song for anyone who still hasn't lost their humanity, from Earth to Eve. Comes out September 12th! Just the short clip here hits hard. [@earthtoeve on TT]

#CDC #RFKjr #vaccine #measles #covid #news #science #GOP #AMA

𝗥𝗙𝗞: “Some men see things as they are and say, 'Why?' …I dream things that never were and say, 'Why not?'" 𝗥𝗙𝗞, 𝗝𝗿: “Hold my beer.” 🖼️ by Michael de Adder

At least 10 gun industry businesses, including Glock, Smith & Wesson, Remington and Mossberg, secretly handed over names, addresses and other data to lobbyists, who used the details to rally firearm owners to elect pro-gun politicians. By @coreygjohnson.bsky.social (Published Oct. 2024)

With children already loaded onto planes, a federal judge on Sunday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting dozens of Guatemalan minors and demanded assurances that they would remain in shelters until a more permanent ruling. nyti.ms/4oSpm2q

Make sure to start hydrating now! It’s hot and humid out there! #BeSomeone #EverybodyTakesCareOfEverybody Including Yourself!

The fascism is here. "What would you do if fascism came to America?" You're doing it.

Classic from the Archives: As Trump tries to reignite an old outrage over flag burning, we remember the late Houston outlaw comic Bill Hicks unapologetic take on that topic, and free speech in general, from back in the early 90s. #standupcomedy

When law enforcement agents act like thugs, criminals will act like law enforcement. Two men impersonating officers in masks, vests & fake badges killed during a Houston home invasion. How long until someone kills a real agent? Or an agent kills an innocent civilian defending themself? Who is who?

Citizens speaking at Texas Senate Redistricting Committee hearing (Sunday Aug 18th) were 43 to 1 opposed to new congressional maps. Not even this staunch conservative lawyer and GOP party activist was in favor. #TxLege:

SUNDAY SPEAK-OUT: The Texas Senate Redistricting Committee will hold a public hearing on congressional maps at 4 PM CT. You can testify in person or submit a public comment online: senate.texas.gov/redistrictin... The committee will meet again Monday to vote on maps. Speak-out now! #TxLege

SUNDAY SPEAK-OUT: The Texas Senate Redistricting Committee will hold a public hearing on congressional maps at 4 PM CT. You can testify in person or submit a public comment online: senate.texas.gov/redistrictin... The committee will meet again Monday to vote on maps. Speak-out now! #TxLege

The Department of Justice hired a former Jan. 6 defendant who was caught on tape urging rioters to "kill" police. The department calls him a "valued member" of the administration.

VIDEO: Giant sculpture exposes plastic pollution. Outside the UN HQ in Geneva, a copy of Auguste Rodin's famous statue "The Thinker" is being drowned in a sea of plastic waste. Canadian artist Benjamin Von Wong aims to draw attention to plastic pollution, as 10 days of talks on the issue are held

‘When Trump called Georgia Republicans and said, "I just need you to find me 11,000 votes." They said, "No." …But when he called Texas Republicans and said, "I need you to steal me 5 seats," they said, “Does July work for you?”’ State Rep Ann Johnson (D-Houston) drops mic on Texas GOP #TxLege 🎤

The Voting Rights Act turns 60 on Tuesday. And LBJ’s words introducing that bill still resonate today. “…Even if we pass this bill, the battle will not be over. What happened in Selma is part of a far larger movement which reaches into every section and state of America…”

Don’t mess with democracy, Texas.

In Houston, Texas House lawmakers will hear testimony on redistricting now. Live video: house.texas.gov/videos/22389 #txlege

Intro to Gerrymandering: What is redistricting and why is it almost always rife with corruption? This video from @washingtonpost shows how parties try to shape legislatures by drawing districts that can dilute minority power as well as overrepresent a slim majority. #TxLege

“I rise today to call attention to a robbery being planned by a felon.” -@RepSylviaGarcia- Houston congresswoman being targeted by President Trump’s push to re-gerrymander Texas congressional districts mid-decade, offers scathing attack on GOP “power-grab.”

Houstonians are starting to wake-up to Trump pressuring Gov Abbott to redraw Texas congressional districts ahead of 2026 midterms. Small protests are starting to pop up across Harris County to raise the alarm ahead of a #TxLege special session where it’s been added to the agenda.

“They are specifically deciding to splinter the communities of common interest, as well as just blatantly say, we are going to dilute minority voices.” Although not one of the now targeted Texas congressman, Jasmine Crocket speaks out on Texas history of redistricting. #txlege

Democratic congressmen and candidates call Gov Abbott’s call to redraw congressional boundaries mid-decade a “brazen racist power grab,” intended only to serve President Trump’s interests. Four districts are being targeted statewide, but three are in Houston. #TxLege

A group of Dallas-area families and faith leaders file a lawsuit seeking to block a new Texas law that requires copies of the Ten Commandments be posted in every public school classroom.

Proposition A was on the same 2023 Houston ballot as John Whitmire - and even got more votes (83% vs 65%). Yet now as mayor, he continues to throw roadblocks up to keep its simple provision from being a reality. That council members can help shape the city debate agenda.

NYTimes reporter @NickKristof gets a look at stockpiles of US donated medicines that are no longer reaching the poor in the developing world because of USAID cuts. Similar warehouses at Houston ports contain tons of food and meds stalled by the cuts.

Thousands of Houston area citizens are expected to join protests this weekend against the Trump administration. #NoKingsDay seeks to emphasize a growing number of grievances around budget, policy, and administrative abuses of power.

Don’t Tiananmen my Texas! #Txlege