πΏ Watching Greg Abbottβs approval rating drop is my new favorite Texas sport. #GregAbbottFail #BlueTexasRising #txlege
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πΏ Watching Greg Abbottβs approval rating drop is my new favorite Texas sport. #GregAbbottFail #BlueTexasRising #txlege
05.11.2025 16:40 β π 44 π 15 π¬ 0 π 0Graphic featuring Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill celebrating Democratic wins in governors' races, with images of them speaking and interacting with crowds, set against a blue backdrop with text "Democrats Win Governors' Races."
Virginia and New Jersey have spoken π
05.11.2025 13:50 β π 206 π 41 π¬ 11 π 3A graphic with images of Donald Trump, Mike Johnson, and the US Capitol with the text "Longest Government Shutdown in American History" in red.
This is the longest government shutdown in American history.
All because Republicans refuse to lower health care costs or fund food assistance.
Mississippi Democrats flipped 3 legislative seats & broke the GOP's Senate supermajority, @ashtonpittman.bsky.social writes: www.mississippifreepress.org/mississippi-...
05.11.2025 15:02 β π 592 π 159 π¬ 17 π 17EARLY VOTING BEGINS TODAY!! Remember to PRINT or WRITE DOWN your amendment choices before you go (electronic devices are NOT permitted, but rest assured that paper guides, sample ballots, notes, etc. ARE ALLOWED).
See you at the polls!! π
#earlyvoting #abilenetx #taylorcounty #TexasDemocrats #vote
Come join the fun as we enjoy free doughnuts and coffee, meet the candidates, and engage in great conversation!
All are welcome!!!
Reminder: No Donuts with Democrats this Saturday morning. Instead, COME RIDE OUR PARADE FLOAT!
Floats line up at South 3rd & Cherry Saturday morning at 8:30 am. Every rider gets a ticket to the Fair!
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P.S. Want to help decorate the float Friday? Be at HQ, 141 S. Willis, at 7 pm. KIDS WELCOME!
We need YOU, friends and neighbors! Visit secure.actblue.com/donate/tcdp-hq to keep a local presence here in Abilene.
A little help goes a long way when we all pitch in!
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TOMORROW! Come help us decorate our float for the West Texas Fair and Rodeo Parade! Bring your kids! They can make their own protest sign and ride on the float on Saturday morning πππ€ !
04.09.2025 15:07 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Our hearts break...
28.08.2025 01:44 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0A TEXAS-SIZED THANK YOU to all who donated items to our successful Silent Auction Sunday! π
Our West Texas Family Reunion was a roaring success! Special appreciation for all the π€©ROCK STARSπ€© who generously donated items for our auction fundraiser!
THIS SUNDAY, our friends at Defend Democracy Abilene will protest at the Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, standing in in solidarity with the detainees being held there, as well as with Kilmer Abrego Garcia.
7-9 pm, Bluebonnet #2, 400 E. 2nd St. in Anson, TX.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Things are fixinβ to get FUN (and busy). ππ
21.08.2025 15:44 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Fashion AND fundraising? YES, PLEASE.
Order yours by tomorrow, 8/20, so it will be waiting for you at the gate this Sunday for the West Texas Family Reunion picnic.
*Want a shirt but can't make it to the picnic? We can hold for you! Pick up at your convenience.
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HURRY! Order your West Texas Family Reunion t-shirts by 8/20 to ensure they will be ready for pickup at the picnic on Sunday, 8/24.
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Youth sizes to Adult XL=$20
2XL to 5XL=$25
TEXAS LOOKS GOOD IN BLUE! π
Our biggest event of the year is in EIGHT DAYS! Do you have YOUR tickets?
Children get in free; suggested donation is $20 per adult. (Tickets available at the door, but purchasing now helps ensure we have plenty of food for everyone!)
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Come meet the man, the myth, THE VIRAL LEGEND Chair Sammy Garcia at Donuts with Democrats this Saturday morning from 10 am to noon!
The People's Plaza, 1290 S. Willis (south entrance)
Our friends at Defend Democracy Abilene are holding an emergency protest tonight from 5-8 pm at the intersection of Southwest Drive and Danville Drive (near Olive Garden), protesting Pres. Trump's "unsettling and unprecedented" federal takeover of Washington, D.C.
Photo: (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
TODAY at 201 Mesquite Event Center! π
10.08.2025 14:57 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0NEVER.
09.08.2025 15:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Got my mind on my π© and my π© on my mind!
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Hope to see you tomorrow at Donuts with Democrats, 10 AM to noon, at the Peopleβs Plaza, 1290 S. Willis.
DwD is our weekly social gathering, with FREE coffee, FREE doughnuts, and FREE conversation with like-minded Texans. Yβall come join us!!
Breaking quorum is NOT illegal.
While house rules allow for CIVIL arrest warrants to be issued to compel lawmakers to return, breaking quorum is not a CRIMINAL offense and federal entities have no authority to compel lawmakers to come back to Texas.
BETO UPDATE! See you Sunday at the 201 Mesquite Event Center from 2-4 pm (instead of 3-5 pm). Doors now open at 1:30! (Everyone previously registered will be notified via email.)
Still need to sign up?
www.mobilize.us/poweredxpeop...
STOP THE GERRYMANDER!!
BIG THANKS to everyone who showed up at HQ tonight to show support for the Democrats in the Texas House who are doing EVERYTHING THEY CAN to prevent the rare mid-decade redistricting President Trump has demanded of Gov. Abbott.
Let your Tx Reps know you have their backs!
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TONIGHT @ 7!! SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR OUR DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATORS!
Anyone wanting to participate in a TCDP group photo to show our support for our Democratic legislators, come to HQ (141 S. Willis) tonight at 7 pm! We have a banner made and are gathering to show our support.
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SAVE THE DATE!! Sunday, Aug. 24th from 11:30 amβ2 pm, for our picnic, the West Texas Family Reunion!
Suggested donation is $20, but money's not a problem. ALL ARE WELCOME.
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P.S. Still looking for donations for door prizes/silent auction! Call/text 325-261-3956!
Beto speaking to a group of people in an outdoor setting. If you need accommodations to hear him live in Abilene on Sunday, August 10th at 3 pm at the 201 Mesquite Event Center, please email Powered by People at Info@poweredxpeople.org
Big news! Beto OβRourke is coming to our fair city for a town hall about state and federal issues on Sunday, August 10th at the 201 Mesquite Event Center.
Doors open at 2:30 pm, and event begins promptly at 3:00. Please make sure to register for this event at:
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
A trio of assorted doughnuts welcomes you!
SATURDAY, 8/2!! Donuts in the am & protest in the pm!
*Donuts with Democrats from 10 am-noon at The People's Plaza, 1290 S. Willis. FREE donuts!
*Defend Democracy Abilene is hosting a protest from 7-9 pm at City Hall, 555 Walnut. FREE catharsis!
Photo credit: www.apartmentshowcase.com
So proud of our Taylor County Democratic Party Chair, Sammy Garcia, speaking truth to power about redistrictingβ¦and not mincing words either.
Kudos AND SINCERE THANKS, Chair Garcia. πͺ
Defend Democracy Abilene is hosting an event THIS SATURDAY!
You can enjoy Donuts with Democrats, our event from 10βnoon at the Peopleβs Plaza, 1290 S. Willis, and then have the fuel you will need to protest from 7β9 pm at City Hall with like-minded friends from Defend Democracy Abilene.