Neil Aquino

Houston City Council At-Large 4 Debate-Discussion On ICE & HERO ​The Houston Progressive Caucus and the Spring Branch Democrats Club  held a debate yesterday for Houston City Council At-Large 4.  Candidates taking part were Alejandra Salinas , Jordan Thomas...

Houston Democracy Project Blog reports on At-Large 4 Houston Council debate with Salinas, Boykins & Thomas held by Houston Progressive Caucus & Spring Branch Democrats. Discussion about ICE & HERO got my attention. Learn about the candidates! #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

Despite Whitmire Assurances, Civility Ordinance Means More Tickets For Homeless-He Is Hard To Trust ​Houston NPR KUHF has reported that since expansion of the so-called Civility Ordinance this past July, tickets to homeless people for violating the ordinance have gone up substantially. ( Graphic...

Houston Democracy Project Blog says in debate on expansion of Civilty Ordinance, Whitmire said ticketing homeless was last resort. Instead, seems to be part of Plan A. This why can’t take Whitmire or city credible on involvement with ICE or why DPS here. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

The Generals are not Clapping
I truly hope there is Sanity in this room

John Cornyn Houston Office Protest, Week 451, tomorrow, 9/30, 5300 Memorial Dr., 11:30-1. Trump convenes top military to focus on the "homeland" & the right steps up attacks on dissent. People must see others willing to step up no matter the aggression of the right. The stakes are clear. #Houston

Citizen-Leader Sarah Roberts Files Suit To Demand 1st Amendment Rights in Fort Bend County-Each Of Us Can Lead ​ Fort Bend County citizen-leader Sarah Roberts has filed a lawsuit against Fort Bend County Judge KP George asserting that he has violated her First Amendment rights and should be removed from...

Hou. Democracy Project says Sarah Roberts in Fort Bend Cty. leads way with lawsuit against County Judge George for violating 1st Amend. rights. George had Roberts removed from Comm. Court meeting for criticizing him. Rank & file leads opposition to right. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

John Cornyn Houston Office Protest, Week 450, tomorrow, 9/23, 5300 Memorial Dr., 11:30-1. We must show up no matter the aggression. Last week someone in car at traffic light said could kill us & showed gun in holster. They are coming for rights, representation & lives. Voting not enough. #Houston

Hale, Salinas, Thomas Are 3 Viable Options For At-Large 4-Then We Must Hold Them Accountable ​Houston At-Large City Council Position 4 is on the November ballot. The election is to fill the upcoming vacancy created by Councilmember Letitia Plummer, who is running in the Democratic primary...

Houston Democracy Project says Hale, Salinas & Thomas are viable options for Council At-Large 4. All are decent people navigating horrible political climate in good faith according to how they see the world. Pick approach you prefer & hold accountable. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

Houston Democracy Project Grassroots Freedom Calendar, 9/19-9/27 ​ ​Below is the current, 9/19-9/27, Houston Democracy Project Grassroots Freedom Calendar. Please tell folks this resource exists & leave a comment or message me if I'm missing something. I...

Houston Democracy Project Grassroots Freedom Calendar for 9/19-9/27. Focus on events across Houston-region outside traditional political & organizing groups. Nobody coming to organize most of us. Task ahead is ours. Next event is when you organize it. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

Jimmy Kimmel Pulled Off Air, Rigged Economy Exposed, and Neil Aquino Speaks. ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel after remarks on Charlie Kirk’s death, America’s economic system is rigged for the wealthy, and Neil Aquino discusses protests and democracy.

Jimmy Kimmel Pulled Off Air, Rigged Economy Exposed, and Neil Aquino Speaks.

ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel after remarks on Charlie Kirk’s death, America’s economic system is rigged for the wealthy, and Neil Aquino discusses protests and democracy.

If Houston Leaders Won't Speak Up Against ICE Now, What Is Likelihood They'll Speak When Trans People Start Getting Rounded-Up? ​I recently had a conversation with an attorney about ICE in Houston/Harris County.  (Above is a screenshot from a Tik Tok of an ICE raid in the Houston-area. There are a lot of these on Tik...

Houston Democracy Project Blog says if elected Houston Democrats won’t speak up about ICE & the ICE attack on Latino working class, what are odds they’ll be strong when trans people start getting rounded up? Contact Houston City Council & demand better. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

I’ll be on @egbertowillies.com tomorrow morning, 9/18, from 6-7 for the Houston Democracy Project weekly hour. Can listen on KPFT 90. 1 FM radio, streaming from KPFT website or at any point on Egberto’s YouTube. It’s really important to support independent voices such as Egberto & myself. #Houston

"I Could Kill You Right Now"-We Must Fully Join The Fight Against Authoritarian Right ​ ​31 people joined Week 449 of the John Cornyn Houston Office Protest today. You see below some of our team today.  People showed up openly and confidently for democracy despite the aggression...

Houston Democracy Project Blog says motorist told participant at weekly Hou. Cornyn Office Protest today “I could kill you right now” & showed holstered gun. We must be clear opposing authoritarians not safe & still show up in strong # ‘s no matter what. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

Whitmire Defines "Turmoil" As Demanding  Democracy And Opposing ICE-That Won't Keep Us Safe ​ At Houston City Council on Wednesday, 9/10, Mayor Whitmire made brief reference to a Houston Chronicle article  that talked about the  heavy policing   of the Houston Labor Day democracy...

Houston Democracy Project Blog says Mayor Whitmire defines opposition to federal troops & strongly opposing ICE as seen in Los Angeles & Chicago, as “turmoil.” That’s not outlook that will keep Houstonians safe & that meets challenge of dangerous moment. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

The right is looking for people to sacrifice more so than for a martyr.

I went out with No Police State sign for 75 minutes today. Postive reactions & thank you's were 50-2. People need to know others will be with them in days ahead & must see others show up no matter political climate. Today right day to be assertive. Voting not enough. It will have to be us. #Houston

It's a great day ahead to double our resolve for freedom and democracy & to stay the course.

I would like to take this opportunity to remember Melissa Hortman, a serving Democratic politician assasinated by a right-winger.

This will be used for repressive measures & by public figures of all viewpoints to keep more distance between themselves and the public. We must press forward in our fight for democracy.

The SC just rubber stamped trump/ICE decision to racially profiled people. Brett Kavanaugh failed to recognize the deference between a contact stop, being detained and being kidnapped. "THE REASON YOU SHOULD CARE ... IS NOT THAT IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU BUT THAT IT IS ALREADY HAPPENING TO OTHERS."

John Cornyn Houston Office Protest, Week 448, tomorrow, 9/9, 5300 Memorial Dr., 11:30-1. Supreme Court allows ICE to stop anyone for any reason & Trump plans more troops in cities. They are coming for rights, representation & our lives. Voting not enough. We must meet challenge ahead. #Houston

Houston Councilmember Fred Flickinger Does Not Know Why People Are Marching-Tell Him ​Last week I posted about the over-policed democracy rally  and march from the Galleria area down Westheimer to Lamar High School. My post was shared by a local Republican. Hard right Houston City...

Hard-right Houston City Councilmember Fred Flickinger says he doesn’t understand “What rights..” Houstonians are marching for. Contact his office & tell him. Flickinger would take campaign $ from anywhere, so share your views from anywhere. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

Archdiocese of Houston-Galveston could NEVER. After this happened [https://www.osvnews.com/20-us-bishops-join-interfaith-effort-opposing-big-beautiful-bill-as-moral-failure] and Archbishop Joe S. Vásquez did NOTHING, I wrote to him. Twice. He ignored me of course.

Joint HPD/Federal Militarized Operation-No Reason For Either Paranoia Or Trust ​The Houston Police Department put out the notice you see above regarding a joint military training operation with the federal government and other law enforcement agencies.  I’m not reflexively...

Houston Democracy Project Blog says no reason for either paranoia or trust regarding joint 2 week federal/Houston military training. What are chances insight into troops in cities & deportations not part of mission? Did city/Whitmire ask if part of goals? #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

West Point alumni group cancels award ceremony for Tom Hanks The decision follows a series of political controversies involving the Trump administration that have rattled the prestigious military institution.

The notoriously woke Tom Hanks www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Houston Democracy Project Grassroots Freedom Calendar, 9/4-9/13 ​ Below is the current, 9/4-9/13, Houston Democracy Project Grassroots Freedom Calendar. ​Please tell folks this resource exists & leave a comment or message me if I'm missing something. I mostly...

Here is Houston Democracy Project Grassroots Freedom Calendar for 9/4-9/13. Focus always on autonomous actions outside networks of elected officials & traditional organizing groups. Nobody is coming to organize most of us. We’ll have to do it ourselves. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

City of Houston officials must protect democracy as aggressively as they protect property.

Big HPD Presence At Pro-Democracy Protest-Houstonians Want To Be Free ​There was a democracy rally today in Houston. People met up at the Water Wall near the Galleria and marched down Westheimer 2 1/2 miles to Lamar High School. Houston 50501  & Immigrating Youth...

Houston Democracy Project Blog reports on heavily policed Labor Day democracy march in Houston. Why do people who just want to live freely merit such police presence & if city can find such police resources at Labor Day pay, why can’t mow grass at parks? #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

Labor Day Protests In Houston Area-The Fight Ahead Is Ours ​Here is a list of Labor Day actions in the Houston-region. It is essential we show up for ourselves. These events are volunteer-organized. The people showing up are everyday rank and file...

Houston Democracy Project Blog has info on Labor Day protests in the Houston region. All volunteer & rank and file organized. We must show up for ourselves for the difficult days ahead. Find one near you! #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

Trump’s official Gorka melts down when CNN provides facts blowing his trans mass shooting theory. CNN’s Brianna Keilar grilled Trump’s counterterrorism director, Sebastian Gorka, for scapegoating trans people and lying about his stats in his tweets, and giving false statistics on mass shootings.

CNN’s Brianna Keilar grilled Trump’s counterterrorism director, Sebastian Gorka, for scapegoating trans people and lying about his stats in his tweets, and giving false statistics on mass shootings.

Sorry to see we seem to be going ahead with another football season.