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In his confirmation hearings, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told U.S. senators that he would not cut funding for vaccine research or change the nation's official vaccine recommendations. He did both. n.pr/46QDn9p

Tomorrow!

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3 yrs ago I started writing a book that is in stores TODAY. It's narrative nonfiction, anti-fascist spy thriller set in Trump era. It's timely as hell & I'm proud of it. A thread of what people are saying abt it & why I hope you'll help make it a bestseller www.simonandschuster.com/books/To-Cat...

It's illegal for this man to touch her phone, threaten her, or in any way attempt to prevent her from recording in a public place. He should be charged. ICE agents will continue to break laws that are not enforced. An unenforced law isn't really a law.

So many events wrapped in one, at a most cool spot!

How do we decide who to endorse? Check out this vid. Hint: we do not endorse anyone until they return our questionnaire.

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We’re all in with @oduseevbagharu.bsky.social for HD135 🙂

This is such an important seat. Let’s do all that we can to help Michelle Palmer win her election in 2026!

We are so excited to be on Team @jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social for his run for Railroad Commissioner. Stay tuned with more info on how you can help. For now…make sure that you plug into all of his socials. #reason #empathy #2026

This hypocrisy is shameful. - U.S. politicians enjoy universal healthcare. - Living wages. - Paid sick leave, too. But they vote NO for workers on all three. Vote OUT anti-worker politicians (Dems & GOP). Vote in public servants committed to justice above all else

We bought multiple copies to give away to friends/family. @gibirio.bsky.social understands the assignment, and is a huge fan of the author @johnfugelsang.bsky.social

I have a few thoughts on how to stop our current descent into madness. Add your own in the comments. open.substack.com/pub/davidrot...

I’d just like to reiterate that if you put on a mask, and go out without a warrant and kidnap people because they aren’t white enough, you’re a huge piece of shit…

@cdmenefee.bsky.social is in a runoff election! A lot of candidates ran for this 1 position (CD18), and because 1 person did not get over 50%, the top 2 have a runoff. Prob in Jan 2026. Let’s start supporting this terrific candidate now! Remember: this is a federal seat, so we send him to DC.

A huge thanks & congratulations to all who helped the sane slate of school board candidates win their elections this week in CyFair ISD. Onward, friends. There is more work to do. #separationofchurchandstate #publiceducation #CFISD #electionsmatter #grassroots

Just hallucinatory hatred at this point.

Get a load of this shit. The ChNat slate in the local NONPARTISAN school board race (CyFair ISD) put this in their latest mailer. We’ve seen it before, it’s desperation. This one is particularly moronic. We are team #separationofchurchandstate all DAY!

Burchett is Burchetting again.

We were so proud to be a part of this panel! The episode is out now…give it a listen wherever you get your podcasts 😃

Thank you to @victorerikray.bsky.social for joining me to talk about the state of Race in America. I also have your daily news recap and a great clip show. No Ads! Listen and Subscribe

NEW: From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russ Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term. Vought has consolidated power to an extent that insiders say they feel like “he is the commander in chief.” @andykroll.bsky.social w/ @newyorker.com

There is so much buzz about this event that they have moved it to a larger room! We are so excited to be on this panel to tell Texas (and the world) what we are doing to fix this shit <waves hand in the air>. #SeparationOfChurchAndState #GOTV #ElectionsMatter

This is a big #WhiteChristianNationalism red flag.

“Church-state separation is under severe threat from Christian Nationalists who want to impose their narrow beliefs on all of us. This House resolution is a breath of fresh air ... our country needs a national recommitment to the separation of church and state before it’s too late." - Rachel Laser

We so love to see this! Much respect from Texas. #separationofchurchandstate

“This is more the behavior of someone who is running an ultra-conservative Christian, Seven Mountain Mandate, muscular Christianity, spiritual warfare group,” said Rachel Laser, head of the group Americans United for the Separation of Church and State.

We exist to push back on #ChristianNationalism. Putting a spotlight on these toxic ideas is vital to squashing them.

You cannot get any more unAmerican than what Tom Oliverson is saying. The #separationofchurchandstate is foundational to this country. It is an American original. Without it, we become a #theocracy and cease to be America. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

It's hilarious that Donald thinks we would believe that *anyone* would turn to him for knowledge about Amelia Earhart—or any other history lesson. He didn't even know what happened at Pearl Harbor when he visited during his first term. He's a moron. www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/01/17/d...

Friends, I am but an unfrozen caveman lawyer who drives a minivan and has 800 kids. What does this mean? I'm a nobody, & that's fine! So, please know I greatly appreciate reaching 40,000 subscribers on my janky YouTube channel which I recently started. Thank you! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ndM...

Save the Date! More info coming soon. @rabidreader1970.bsky.social and I will revisit our presentation on Project 2025 to discuss where we are now, 262 days into this administration.

One of our amazing endorsees running for Houston ISD school board. Elections are THIS November. Let’s all help Dr. Benzon win her election!

I bought multiple copies of this great book written by @johnfugelsang.bsky.social to give away at my #freethought group @houstonoasis.bsky.social. If you want more info, my friend @petedominick.bsky.social had him on his podcast last month, an amazing convo.

It was great to see our sweet friend @wiljay.bsky.social @secularhouston.bsky.social at the @interfaithalliance.org Religious Freedom In Public Schools Summit. @cjtackett.bsky.social

We had an amazing night at our Meet & Greet last night. It really does remind us why we do what we do. We are so proud of the candidates and our members alike. Let’s help them win their elections THIS November 4th!

I’ve watched (YTube) AND listened (podcast) to this episode. Superlative. @timjacobwise.bsky.social is an American treasure. This pairing is <chef’s kiss>

We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...

We had a good, eventful long weekend. Humanist invocation at the Greater Houston Lions Club on Sat, catching @sethandrews.com speak at @houstonoasis.bsky.social on Sun, then protest authoritarianism on Monday. Catch us tomorrow at our voter reg table at Axelrad 🎶📝

Though, historically, there has been a pervasive statistic that the majority of secular folks are men, the gender breakdown is much more balanced now than in previous decades. While 50% of U.S. #secular adults identify as men, 48% identify as women, and 2% identify as transgender and/or nonbinary.

Texas women are being left to bleed because of the abortion ban. Some doctors hesitate, even on blood transfusions, out of fear.  Texas Republicans knew this would happen and passed it anyway.  We won’t stop fighting to restore abortion rights.

Displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools isn’t “teaching” history, it’s ERASING history. Thanks Pooja Sethi for joining us on In Progress! — You can find the rest and more, everywhere you stream Progress Texas Podcasts. @poojaintexas.bsky.social Pod: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x

AND it’s Jazz Night that night 🎶 #activism #visibility #GOTV #humanism

In the 2024 election, 71% of #secular folks voted #Democrat + 27% voted Republican. As the largest religious demographic, it’s past time for politicians to take us for granted. We’re providing resources to help campaigns understand secular voters + appreciate our potential as a powerful voting bloc.