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Empowering voters and connecting Blue dots in our La Porte community. https://linktr.ee/democratsoflaporte

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This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.

Community action works.

Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...

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I went on @allinwithchris.bsky.social last night, guest-hosted by @velshi.com, and spoke about why Democrats need a change in House and Senate leadership

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Republican Gerrymandering current map compared to the proposed map. It gets worse by chopping up the Black and Brown communities in Harris County and the surrounding counties.

Republican Gerrymandering current map compared to the proposed map. It gets worse by chopping up the Black and Brown communities in Harris County and the surrounding counties.

Those in the La Porte, TX areaβ€”join us for our monthly meeting (this SUNDAY afternoon) to learn from Steven Weintraub on how Texasn Republicans continue to undo democracy through gerrymandering and why this current bout is bring things from bad to worst!

Rsvp here: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

09.08.2025 03:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Democrats of La Porte - Monthly Meeting Β· Mobilize Join us for our monthly club meeting! August 10: We have two wonderful speakers this month! Speaker: Steven Weintraub will talk about Redistricting and Gerrymandering And we'll discuss how to Fight ...

www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

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SPECIAL GUESTS for August 10 meeting from 3-5 PM INCLUDE: Steven Weintraub on Republican efforts to disenfranchise voters with mid-decade redistricting (gerrymandering) & Councilman Benjamin Flores on his 2026 gubernatorial bid against Abbott

SPECIAL GUESTS for August 10 meeting from 3-5 PM INCLUDE: Steven Weintraub on Republican efforts to disenfranchise voters with mid-decade redistricting (gerrymandering) & Councilman Benjamin Flores on his 2026 gubernatorial bid against Abbott

Progressives, leftists, liberals, & others looking for alternatives to current politics in the La Porte, TX area~join us for our August meeting! After an inspiring visit from Houston Democracy Project activist Neil Aquino in July, we'll be visited by 2 speakers on gerrymandering & Abbott. Link below

01.08.2025 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Democrats of La Porte - Monthly Meeting Β· Mobilize Join us for our monthly club meeting! August 10: We have two wonderful speakers this month! Speaker: Steven Weintraub will talk about Redistricting and Gerrymandering And we'll discuss how to Fight ...

At our August 10 meeting, we'll have 2 guest speakers!

Steven Weintraub will talk about redistricting & gerrymandering plus Councilman Benjamin Flores (a candidate for Governor of Texas) will be there to let us know who he is and why he is running against Abbott.

www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

28.07.2025 00:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Contact Houston City Council About HPD Working With ICE-My Remarks To Council ​ I spoke at Houston City Council public comment time Tuesday, 7/22, at 2 PM. (There is information below about interacting with Council.)Β  (Above is me at Council asking what moral obligations we...

Houston Democracy Project Blog says here are 3 things to ask Houston City Council regarding HPD cooperation with ICE

The post has my comments to Council this past Tue. & contact info for Council. Let's use our voices. Each of us are the main act. #Houston

www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

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Democrats of La Porte - Monthly Meeting Β· Mobilize Join us for our monthly club meeting! July 13: Neil Aquino Community Activist. He will tell us about the Protest outside Cornyn's office every Tuesday for the last 8 years. Please come join us an...

Heads up La Porte residents! Our July monthly meeting is tomorrow at 3pm. Registere here for the location and a reminder.

www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

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Asked how he plans to respond to the Justice Department's attempt to prosecute a Democratic congresswoman, Hakeem Jeffries repeats the same line twice: they'll respond "in a time, place, and manner of our choosing."

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oh fuck off

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Yall. Pay attention.

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www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...

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a little girl in a yellow jacket is making a funny face in a crowd Alt: a little girl in a yellow jacket is making a funny face in a crowd as she munches on some cotton candy

The Digital Communications Committee met for the first time tonight and I'm happy to report thiiinngggs are happening!

Follow to stay updated on how to get involved in making change in La Porte.

16.05.2025 02:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today is the day! Remember you have to vote in the city election AND the county election (diff ballots and locations). Polls open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

City locations include: 9832 Spencer Highway, Room 120/Conference Room AND 604 West Fairmont Parkway.

See Harris County locations at link below.

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May Day πŸ‘‡

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*important and disenfranchisement ,, πŸ˜…

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City:

Early Voting

Monday, April 28 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tuesday, April 29 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

La Porte City Hall Council Chamber, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, 77571


Election Day 

Saturday, May 3  |  7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

LPISD ITC Building, 9832 Spencer Highway, Room 120/Conference Room

City of La Porte City Hall Council Chamber, 604 West Fairmont Parkway

County:

Early Voting

Saturday, April 26 | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday, april 27 | 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday, April 28 | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. 
Tuesday, April 29 | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. 


Six Closest To La Porte:

Bay Area Community Center, Grand Assembly Room 5002 East NASA Parkway, Seabrook 77586

Baytown Community Center, Tejas Room 2407 Market Street, Baytown 77520

City of South Houston Municipal Court, Court Room 1019 Dallas Street, South Houston 77587

County Activity Center, Big Room 7340 Spencer Highway, Pasadena 77505

Freeman Branch Library, Meeting Room 16616 Diana Lane, Houston 77062

John Phelps Courthouse, Training Room/Assembly Room 101 South Richey Street, Pasadena 77506

Election Day 

Saturday, May 3 | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

See all county locations @ https://www.harrisvotes.com/Vote-Centers

City: Early Voting Monday, April 28 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. La Porte City Hall Council Chamber, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, 77571 Election Day Saturday, May 3 | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. LPISD ITC Building, 9832 Spencer Highway, Room 120/Conference Room City of La Porte City Hall Council Chamber, 604 West Fairmont Parkway County: Early Voting Saturday, April 26 | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday, april 27 | 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Monday, April 28 | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Six Closest To La Porte: Bay Area Community Center, Grand Assembly Room 5002 East NASA Parkway, Seabrook 77586 Baytown Community Center, Tejas Room 2407 Market Street, Baytown 77520 City of South Houston Municipal Court, Court Room 1019 Dallas Street, South Houston 77587 County Activity Center, Big Room 7340 Spencer Highway, Pasadena 77505 Freeman Branch Library, Meeting Room 16616 Diana Lane, Houston 77062 John Phelps Courthouse, Training Room/Assembly Room 101 South Richey Street, Pasadena 77506 Election Day Saturday, May 3 | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. See all county locations @ https://www.harrisvotes.com/Vote-Centers

Today is the last day of early voting for the May 3rd election. Very import to know that there are 2 ballots across 2 locations because La Porte supports voter disenchantment!! 🀑

City polls close at 5pm and county ones close at 7pm. See all county locations @ www.harrisvotes.com/Vote-Centers

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Two people standing under a tent with the signs β€œregister to vote” and β€œmeet your La Porte Democrats.”

Two people standing under a tent with the signs β€œregister to vote” and β€œmeet your La Porte Democrats.”

Here at La Porte’s Sylvan Beach Fest til at least 8pm tonight debuting our new union printed banners and registering people to vote! Come meet your local club while the weather is great.

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Book-Loving Texan's Guide to the May 2025 School Board Elections The Book-Loving Texan’s Guide to the May 2025 School Board Elections (This is a mobilization tool. Use it to volunteer, donate, and organize in your community.) Election Day: Saturday, May 3 Early Vo...

Recent additions to my doc--Clear Creek ISD and Llano ISD. More coming this weekend!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...

26.04.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

🚨MIT Cuts Ties With Israeli Weapons Maker Elbit Systems After Student-Led Campaign

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Democrats of La Porte, Texas | Facebook | Linktree Empowering voters and connecting Blue dots in our La Porte community.

Updated the Linktree πŸ˜…

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Map showing locations of early voting in the area across Webster, South Houston, Deer Park, Pasadena, Channelview, and Baytown.

Map showing locations of early voting in the area across Webster, South Houston, Deer Park, Pasadena, Channelview, and Baytown.

The May Election is in full swing.

πŸ—³οΈ Early Vote Dates: April 22-29

πŸ—³οΈ Election Day: May 3rd

⭐️Voting Locations⭐️ While there is no early voting in La Porte, there are locations in the surrounding community!

www.harrisvotes.com/Vote-Centers

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This bill has many problems. Imagine your public librarian id-ing you at the door. Imagine walled off areas of your library. Imagine teens not being able to do their homework in the adult nonfiction section.

Call your own state rep this week to vote no on HB3225. Teens deserve access.

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Look out for us at Sylvan Beach Fest at the end of the month! We will be there selling buttons and getting people registered to vote.

14.04.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Book-Loving Texan's Guide to the May 2025 School Board Elections The Book-Loving Texan’s Guide to the May 2025 School Board Elections (This is a mobilization tool. Use it to volunteer, donate, and organize in your community.) Election Day: Saturday, May 3 Early Vo...

As we approach May elections in Texas, get informed about school board races across Texas so you can make an informed decision. Share @frankstrong.bsky.social school board guide to build understanding of local races! docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Democrats of La Porte - Monthly Meeting Β· Harris County Democratic Party Join us for our monthly club meeting! Our speaker this month is Rhett Dobberstain, our SDEC representative. He is going to tell us a bit out what the SDEC is and what they do as well as give us a fir...

Our April general meeting is happening this Sunday 3pm off at old town hall. This meeting will mark our first year as a club! RSVP here and see you there πŸ€™πŸ½

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