Issue Insights: Data Centers February 23. 2026 (Update)

For those who need to get up to speed on the issue .. open.substack.com/pub/sharonla...

As i have said, the republican push for private schools is a big issue in this campaign.

Facts, Figures & Lists: Political Party Control of Federal & State Government January 25, 2026

Guess who is responsible?

Elections: Talarico & A National Campaign Strategy for Democrats February 22, 2026

Dems need to attack the republican culture of corruption & cruelty head on. Here is how!
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Elections: Talarico & A National Campaign Strategy for Democrats February 22, 2026

Dems need to take on the Trump/Maga Culture of Corruption & Cruelty head on! Here's the plan ...

I turn 72 tomorrow. There hasn't been a day in my life where I have been valued for being a smart (Phi Beta Kappa), kind woman. I live in a country with no Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution for Women. It's incredibly demoralizing because in the last decade, the situation has gotten worse.

Elections: Talarico & A National Campaign Strategy for Democrats February 22, 2026

Democrats have to attack Trump/Republican corruption & cruelty head on!

They have to investigate??? Heavens, everything they do is completely out in the open.

Elections: Talarico & A National Campaign Strategy for Democrats February 22, 2026

Join the Talarico movement ... we are blessed in Texas with a politician who has a positive, uplifting, empowering message ...

Why has no one taken steps to remove her from office?????

Issues & Insights: Immigration & Customs Enforcement (Part 4 - Personnel & Procedures) February 21, 2026 (Update)

For those who want/need to get up-to-speed on immigration enforcement issues, I have a 7 part series on Substack designed just for that purpose. Articles are updated constantly so you can stay on top of developments.

Facts, Figures & Lists: Animal Welfare Advocacy Groups February 14, 2026 (Update)

For those who want to get more animal friendly legislation in their states & localities, this list of pro-animal welfare lobbying organizations to join/support should be helpful.

Elections: Talarico & A National Campaign Strategy for Democrats February 22, 2026

In this post I call for the Democrats to adopt a campaign strategy to "Combat Republican Corruption & Cruelty." I've got the details outlined ... Dems need to steal this idea (especially because it's the sort of campaign message that resonates with independents like me).

Issues & Insights: Immigration & Customs Enforcement (Part 7 - Legal Issues) February 20, 2026 (Updated)

If anyone needs to get up to speed on the immigration issues, I have a 7 part series on Substack designed to help you do that. The documents are updated constantly to keep you on top of the news.

Gina Hinojosa for Texas Governor | Official Campaign Website Gina Hinojosa has spent her life advocating for Texas families and kids. From advocating for workers, challenging the status quo, to taking on corrupt politicians – Gina has always put Texas families ...

The earth will shake if Gina Hinojosa defeats incumbent Greg Abbott in the Texas governor's race. She's polling within the margin of error although Abbott has a $105 million campaign war chest. So give her some cash & publicity, it will make a huge difference in a race with enormous consequences.

An appalling but not surprising decision from Trump 2.0.

My concern about BlueSky is how obscene and vicious many of the posts from the left are. Even though I agree with their position the way they respond/comment is very off putting.

Welcome to BlueSky!!!!

Substack is good for substantive debate but someone is trying to poison that platform as well because they allege that it's making money from Nazi sympathizers. I read their arguments & concluded that freedom of (hate) speech was still worthy of support. Sunshine remains the best disinfectant.

Never was on Twitter/X. Can't figure out why anyone except a far right activist would be there. Of course, I find it appalling that it remains a primary vehicle for many elected Democrats ...

If you haven't already, donate to Democracy Docket. They do incredible work that is at the forefront of protecting democracy & voting rights.

Elections: How to Analyze Voting in the Texas Primaries February 22, 2026 (2 p.m. Update)

Being an independent, I think this explains the surge of voting into the Texas Democratic Primary. I'll be updating the turnout figures shortly ... check regularly as I update at least twice a day).

Why were these men were leaking state secrets to Epstein? Was he using blackmail to get the secrets or were these men just giving up the info because they wanted to stay in Epstein's good graces for some reason? Because the Epstein Class likes to share state secrets among themselves?

Thrilled to say that I've already cast my vote for you!

Forgive me but Sandra Bland's fate keeps coming to mind!

Ruben Ray Martinez’s family deserves answers. Texans deserve answers. And we will get them.

News to Know: Elections & General Government February 23, 2026

Lots of news in this post about election law changes around the US that voters need to know!

Elections: How to Analyze Voting in the Texas Primaries February 22, 2026 (2 p.m. Update)

In texas i think the republican push for private school vouchers is a driving force for the success of democrats this election cycle.

Impeach!

Elections: Talarico & A National Campaign Strategy for Democrats February 22, 2026

Dems need a strategy to attack the rotting of the Republican party head on. Here is my suggestion.