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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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...
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
06.08.2025 18:39 β π 448 π 63 π¬ 114 π 2Republican 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 areaβjoin 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...
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 π 2 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0At 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...
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...
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...
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."
02.06.2025 04:08 β π 716 π 72 π¬ 126 π 70oh fuck off
30.05.2025 01:26 β π 2832 π 246 π¬ 86 π 13Yall. Pay attention.
30.05.2025 01:43 β π 207 π 83 π¬ 22 π 3www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
20.05.2025 01:29 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The Digital Communications Committee met for the first time tonight and I'm happy to report thiiinngggs are happening!
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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. β 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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29.04.2025 21:46 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0City: Early Voting Monday, April 28 | 8 a.m. β 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 | 8 a.m. β 5 p.m. La Porte City Hall Council Chamber, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, 77571 Election Day Saturday, May 3 | 7 a.m. β 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. β 7 p.m. Sunday, april 27 | 12 p.m. β 7 p.m. Monday, April 28 | 7 a.m. β 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 | 7 a.m. β 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. β 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!! π€‘
City polls close at 5pm and county ones close at 7pm. See all county locations @ www.harrisvotes.com/Vote-Centers
Two people standing under a tent with the signs βregister to voteβ and βmeet your La Porte Democrats.β
Here at La Porteβs 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.
26.04.2025 18:54 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Recent additions to my doc--Clear Creek ISD and Llano ISD. More coming this weekend!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
π¨MIT Cuts Ties With Israeli Weapons Maker Elbit Systems After Student-Led Campaign
26.04.2025 15:05 β π 256 π 84 π¬ 4 π 9Updated the Linktree π
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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.
π³οΈ Early Vote Dates: April 22-29
π³οΈ Election Day: May 3rd
βοΈVoting LocationsβοΈ While there is no early voting in La Porte, there are locations in the surrounding community!
www.harrisvotes.com/Vote-Centers
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.
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 π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0As 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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