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Sarah Eckhardt Wants to Return the Texas Comptroller to the Bob Bullock Era The Democratic candidate hopes to bring the statewide accountant’s office back to its rightful role—independently enforcing good government.

The Texas Comptroller's office has long been seen as a backwater and a waystation for ambitious politicians seeking higher office. But when wielded in the proper way—as an engine of good, clean, efficient government—it can be a powerful post.

Sometimes I think he’s just trolling us.

But no, he really is this stupid.

The first US Cabinet happened in 1789.

Huge thanks to @humanismnowpod.bsky.social for hosting Fish for a discussion on the humanist revival in America! Check out the episode at https://humanismnow.buzzsprout.com/

Extremely American Season 2 just hit 1 million downloads! Big thanks to my team @radiodawson.bsky.social & Morgan Springer + @boisestatepublicradio.org @npr.org & all our listeners for another great season. And we're not done, so stay tuned! If you haven't listened: npr.org/podcasts/510...

Just heard you on the @petedominick.bsky.social StandUp! show. Thank you so much for your work! We’ll def put you in our orbit.

Yay!

RFK Jr. made promises to get his job as health secretary. He's broken many of them 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.

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

Well played.

Well played.

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.

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Early voting for this race starts TOMORROW Jan 21, ends Jan 27. Election Day is Sat Jan 31. If you live in this district…make a plan to #VOTE

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.

Corruption of the highest order TikTok video by James Talarico

www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8yCujqD/

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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’re looking forward to meeting @johnfugelsang.bsky.social at the Summit for Religious Freedom hosted by @americansunited.bsky.social in April! #SRF

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

How to Stop the Descent into Madness To the degree you're just a spectator to this crisis, you're a contributor to it.

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...