www.politico.com/news/magazin... Rather than rant about caving to GOP in shutdown deal, democrats need to double down on open, swing, & dummymandered districts in 2026 @mcdptx.bsky.social @mocoyds.bsky.social @lonestarleft.com @miriam2626.bsky.social @progresstexas.bsky.social

apnews.com/article/shut...  Trump signals no shutdown compromise with Democrats as senators schedule rare weekend session Promise of compromise on ACA after passing GOP's CR is meaningless with Trump demanding no compromise @lonestarleft.com @miriam2626.bsky.social @mocoyds.bsky.social

Halloween spending at all time high for 2025 according to NRF report www.lmtonline.com/news/article... Only in the U.S. would we be on the cusp of millions going hungry & losing healthcare, while others are more worried about their finances, but spend record $13b on Halloween @lonestarleft.com

I watched their conversation last night and was discouraged to see how desolate Carvillr was about the future of our country Democrats must not surrender to Trump @miriam2626.bsky.social @mikeokuda.bsky.social @lonestarleft.com @egbertowillies.com @mcdptx.bsky.social @progresstexas.bsky.social

apnews.com/article/trum...  US hits $38 trillion in debt, after the fastest accumulation of $1 trillion outside of the pandemic From Aug $37t to Oct $38t is record time only Trump & GOP could accomplish MAGA? @lonestarleft.com @miriam2626.bsky.social @mcdptx.bsky.social @progresstexas.bsky.social

How the courts could leave Texas with as few as 3 Democratic seats in Congress www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex... Salvage Blue districts, but also flip the Red districts used to dilute democratic voters @mocoyds.bsky.social @neilaquino.bsky.social @lonestarleft.com @momsagabbott.bsky.social

What Does AI Cost Us Environmentally? Cities Could Demand Answers www.theenergymix.com/what-does-ai... Canadian article also applies to U.S. AI Data Center energy demands, especially in Texas @lonestarleft.com @miriam2626.bsky.social @progresstexas.bsky.social @orbplanet.bsky.social

apnews.com/article/trum...  Trump orders troops to Portland, Oregon, in latest deployment to US cities There is no siege & authorizing troops to use force on US citizens protesting at ICE facilities is unconstitutional @lonestarleft.com @miriam2626.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social

us.macmillan.com/books/978125... White Christian Nationalism isn't Christianity, but a pervertted ideology using the cloak of Christiianity In paperback today! @revjimwallis.bsky.social @interfaithalliance.org @hcrichardson.bsky.social @the-christian-left.bsky.social

Climate leader has a message for the ‘world capital of hydrocarbons’: It’s solar’s time to shine www.houstonchronicle.com/business/ene... It's a shame @billmckibben.bsky.social left X because those on X, but not here, also need to hear his messaging @katharinehayhoe.com @orbplanet.bsky.social

Good for Talarico, but @texasdemocrats.bsky.social & local activists focusing on in-state & U.S. Senate elections, and mostly ignoring congressional races, is why TX congressional delegation is so red @kendallscudder.bsky.social @miriam2626.bsky.social @mcdptx.bsky.social @neilaquino.bsky.social

The Mainstream Media is reactive. I will continue being proactive. open.substack.com/pub/egberto/... Truth be told, even most of MSNBC's commentary is more reactive than proactive in its content @egbertowillies.com @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com @velshi.com @joe-scarborough.bsky.social

It’s not gerrymandering that’s beating us. It’s turnout.

www.euronews.com/business/202... Besides wars not ending, the #deficit isn't being reduced Promises made weren't kept @lonestarleft.com @miriam2626.bsky.social @progresstexas.bsky.social @indivisiblekaty.bsky.social @neilaquino.bsky.social

It's not just Michelle who should be calling out Texas Senate Democrats @kendallscudder.bsky.social @miriam2626.bsky.social @neilaquino.bsky.social @harriscodemocrats.bsky.social @mcdptx.bsky.social @mikeokuda.bsky.social @lspmatt.bsky.social

Trump’s AI Action Plan Waives Federal Environmental Rules in the Development of Data Centers insideclimatenews.org/news/2407202... Bad for environment & consumers @orbplanet.bsky.social

Texas Republicans plan to rig elections with political maps. How Democrats are fighting back www.houstonchronicle.com/business/col... Prelim GOP redistricting maps to dilute minority voting rights. Hopefully, Dems can stop implementation thru legislative moves & court challenges @lonestarleft.com

theguardian.com/us-news/2025... We cannot wait till 2028 to replace Donald Trump & a servile GOP. Environmental voters need to become more partisan & elect a democratic Congress in 2026 @miriam2626.bsky.social @lonestarleft.com @orbplanet.bsky.social @wedonthavetime.bsky.social

🌧️ #NewReport: the July 2025 Texas floods were up to 2 mm/day wetter (+7%) than similar past events — mainly due to human-driven climate change. Natural variability alone can't explain this. 📎 Read the report 👉 www.climameter.org/20250704-texas-floods @ipsl.bsky.social

Companies since 2020 have added more details about the race, ethnicity and gender of their boardrooms, but the trends reversed this year amid anti-DEI pressure from #Trump and other factors. Here's my writeup for my @reuters.com #sustainablefinance newsletter - tinyurl.com/3sf6hwu8

Trump said "We’re sending out letters to various countries, telling them how much #tariffs they have to pay." Correction: It's American companies & consumers who'll have to pay @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com @miriam2626.bsky.social @mehdirhasan.bsky.social @lonestarleft.com

‘A self-inflicted tragedy’: Congress approves reversal of US climate policy | grist.org/politics/a-s... Trumpian performance by GOP compounded by insufficient outrage on bluesky @orbplanet.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com @americanyouthf1.bsky.social @miriam2626.bsky.social

www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/... Yes, X does have algorithm bias towards right wing posts, but limiting posts to bluesky's echo chamber platform that has flattened out limits meaningful outreach @lonestarleft.com @indivisibleguide.bsky.social @theframelab.bsky.social

Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill would cut jobs, stifle innovation and be bad news for Texas www.houstonchronicle.com/business/col... Besides sharing on bluesky, Texans still on X absolutely need to read this article @lonestarleft.com @miriam2626.bsky.social @ctomlinson.bsky.social

As GOP Tries to Pass Tax Bill, Senate Includes Billions in Benefits for Oil Industry insideclimatenews.org/news/2306202... GOP always puts Trump & donors ahead of the people @orbplanet.bsky.social @miriam2626.bsky.social @lonestarleft.com @katharinehayhoe.com @mcdptx.bsky.social

thehill.com/policy/energ... We're screwed unless more Climate Action advocates are elected to Congress & state legislatures in 2026 @orbplanet.bsky.social @wedonthavetime.bsky.social @americanyouthf1.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com @ucs.org @lonestarleft.com @miriam2626.bsky.social

Texas ranks worst in nation for health care access and affordability www.houstonchronicle.com/health/artic... A rank neither the #txlege, nor the Texas congressional delegation, should be proud of @lonestarleft.com @miriam2626.bsky.social @harriscodemocrats.bsky.social @momsagabbott.bsky.social

Greg Abbott tells protesters to 'f— around and find out.' We expect better of him. | Editorial www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/edit... He's not Mr. Tough Guy but Mr. Schoolyard Ahole @lonestarleft.com @momsagabbott.bsky.social @neilaquino.bsky.social @harriscodemocrats.bsky.social

Developers Propose More Than 100 New Gas Power Plants in Texas insideclimatenews.org/news/1106202... Increase #RenewableEnergy generation to meet AI power demands will be cheaper & less polluting than 100 Gas plants @lonestarleft.com @democracymoms.bsky.social @momscleanairforce.org

abcnews.go.com/US/live-upda... God help us and immigrants in Los Angeles & nationwide @miriam2626.bsky.social @lonestarleft.com @mcdptx.bsky.social @mocoyds.bsky.social @harriscodemocrats.bsky.social @mehdirhasan.bsky.social @mikeokuda.bsky.social @eastendjoe.bsky.social @ezraklein.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... Concern is not just the open U.S. presence of a group like this, but the nonchalant attitude the Trump Administration has about it The Real Enemy Within @miriam2626.bsky.social @lonestarleft.com @eastendjoe.bsky.social @progresstexas.bsky.social

He fired thousands of Veterans. Wants to gut our care. Now he’s parading Troops through DC to celebrate HIMSELF. Trump doesn’t honor service—he exploits it.

www.eenews.net/articles/epa... EPA AI tool affirms #ClimateCrisis is not a #ClimateScam @wedonthavetime.bsky.social @ecowarriorss.bsky.social @americanyouthf1.bsky.social @orbplanet.bsky.social @harriscodemocrats.bsky.social @mcdptx.bsky.social @mocoyds.bsky.social @democraticclubpolkcountytx.org

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... @ucs.org needs to return to X to make the voice of scientists heard by those who need to hear it most @orbplanet.bsky.social @americanyouthf1.bsky.social @environmentalvoter.bsky.social @wedonthavetime.bsky.social @below22.bsky.social @climatepower.bsky.social

For those who are still also posting on X, have you had issues accessing your accounts today? @miriam2626.bsky.social @ecowarriorss.bsky.social @mcdptx.bsky.social @harriscodemocrats.bsky.social @orbplanet.bsky.social

House Republicans Have Passed a Bill to Gut the IRA. What Happened to All the Supposed Holdouts? insideclimatenews.org/news/2205202... Environmentalists need to end bipartisan efforts & seek retribution against the GOP @orbplanet.bsky.social @environmentalvoter.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com

www.huffpost.com/entry/gerry-... I know it's hard to give up doing something you love, but dying with your boots on in govt has major consequences for the deceased party & supporters @miriam2626.bsky.social @lonestarleft.comthe country @jerryspurbeck.bsky.social @anandwrites.bsky.social

How aid cuts could make vulnerable communities even less resilient to climate change theconversation.com/how-aid-cuts... U.S. global climate & aid program cuts by Trump Administration are proving to be disastrous for millions @orbplanet.bsky.social @ecowarriorss.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com

eladelantado.com/news/banana-... Bananas are a favored fruit by most Americans so maybe the impact of #climatechage on their future production may convert some climate deniers into activists @orbplanet.bsky.social @ecowarriorss.bsky.social @wedonthavetime.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com

GOP Advances 'Nonprofit Killer' Provision in Budget Bill to 'Crush Dissent' www.commondreams.org/news/nonprof... #BigBeautifulBill also includes granting executive branch power to shut down non-profits by using combating terrorism as a reason @miriam2626.bsky.social @lonestarleft.com

thehill.com/homenews/hou... Waste & fraud GOP #Medicaid cuts are a straw dog like #DOGE agency cuts to fund Trump's unaffordable tax cuts @mcdptx.bsky.social @mocoyds.bsky.social @miriam2626.bsky.social @lonestarleft.com @harriscodemocrats.bsky.social @jerryspurbeck.bsky.social

Proposed Cuts to Energy and Environment Programs in Trump’s Budget Worry Advocates and Elected Officials insideclimatenews.org/news/0505202... Republicans need to have the courage to vote against cuts doing damage to their constituents @orbplanet.bsky.social @ecowarriorss.bsky.social

Houston storm prep threatened after Trump pulls resources from major climate report www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston... Trump firing govt agency scientists threatens welfare of everyone in Houston region @harriscodemocrats.bsky.social @mcdemocrats.bsky.social @walkertxdemocrats.bsky.social

We have two Walker county 50501 protests happening today, Conroe 1pm-6pm by the courthouse (see last post) And this one in Huntsville, 4pm - 7pm Even just showing up for a few minutes in solidarity is helpful! Be on the right side of history!!! mobilize.us/s/M96wiK

apnews.com/article/amaz...  Amazon is not planning to break out tariff costs online as White House attacks potential move Last thing Trump wanted was for cult to realize higher Amazon prices were due to tariffs @miriam2626.bsky.social @lonestarleft.com @mocoyds.bsky.social @eastendjoe.bsky.social

US dismisses all authors of National Climate Assessment... Dismissal of nearly 400 contributors to the sixth National Climate Assessment leaves the future of the report in doubt since the multi-year, peer-reviewed analysis is due for publication in 2028... www.yahoo.com/news/trump-a...

Man Who Fell Asleep at Pope’s Funeral was Already Going to Hell, Says God www.borowitzreport.com/p/man-who-fe... Give the 78 year old man a break. He's not use to long church services. @lonestarleft.com @miriam2626.bsky.social @jerryspurbeck.bsky.social @mcdptx.bsky.social @mocoyds.bsky.social