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We're an Indivisible group, from San Marcos, TX, working to protect American democracy, where we have one vote per adult citizen, The Rule of Law and NO KINGS!

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Fight the Trump Takeover - Austin Rally · Texas AFL-CIO **Featuring** + Former Congressman Beto O’Rourke + Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35) + Rep. Gina Hinojosa (HD-49) + Rep. James Talarico (HD-50) + Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons (HD-146) + Mia Balderas,...

I'm attending Texas AFL-CIO's event, “Fight the Trump Takeover - Austin Rally” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/txaflcio/eve...

23.07.2025 18:29 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Paster Paul Buntyn
YouTube video by Step Up San Marcos Paster Paul Buntyn

A great speech from local preacher Paul Buntyn
youtube.com/watch?v=oTNF...

22.07.2025 17:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Gary Frank Taylor sings "That's How We Know That They Are Good"
YouTube video by Step Up San Marcos Gary Frank Taylor sings "That's How We Know That They Are Good"

@garyfranktaylor.bsky.social at the John Lewis rally yesterday!
youtu.be/1GfKdy_DjAo?...

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Rep. John Lewis at the DNC 2012
YouTube video by contributornews Rep. John Lewis at the DNC 2012

Join us TOMORROW 7/17 from 4:30-6p at the SMTX Courthouse for some Good Trouble!

Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lies with the people.

17.07.2025 04:18 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
John Lewis' Historic Speech at the March on Washington | NowThis
YouTube video by NowThis Impact John Lewis' Historic Speech at the March on Washington | NowThis

Join us this Thursday at the SMTX Courthouse from 4-6:40pm to honor Rep John Lewis by getting in some good and necessary trouble 🙌

15.07.2025 22:57 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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We'll have live music, too! 🎶

14.07.2025 19:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
"Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble." - Rep. John Lewis (1940-2020)

GOOD TROUBLE RALLY THURSDAY JULY 17

San Marcos Courthouse 
111 E San Antonio St
4-6:30pm

"Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble." - Rep. John Lewis (1940-2020) GOOD TROUBLE RALLY THURSDAY JULY 17 San Marcos Courthouse 111 E San Antonio St 4-6:30pm

Join us THIS THURSDAY from 4-6:30 at the San Marcos, TX courthouse for some good and necessary trouble. ✊

Register here! www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...

14.07.2025 19:36 — 👍 7    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0

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Before we rally for Good Trouble on July 17, we need to remember the man who made those words powerful: John Lewis.

A son of sharecroppers. A preacher to chickens. A marcher in Selma. A Congressman. A moral compass.

Here’s why he still matters 🧵

14.07.2025 09:57 — 👍 7    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 0
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Good Trouble Lives On On July 17, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country will take to the streets, courthouses, and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, v...

NEXT THURSDAY: People all across the country will gather together in honor of the late Rep. John Lewis to participate in the Good Trouble Lives On National Day of Action. In the face of an authoritarian takeover, it’s more important than ever that we stand up, speak out, and make some good trouble.

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A chart showing ICE with twice the funding (nearly $40 billion) of the combined totals for the FBI, IRS-Criminal and Civil Tax Enforcement, U.S. Secret Service, DEA, SEC, and ATF.

A chart showing ICE with twice the funding (nearly $40 billion) of the combined totals for the FBI, IRS-Criminal and Civil Tax Enforcement, U.S. Secret Service, DEA, SEC, and ATF.

Trump’s Tax Scam makes ICE the largest federal law enforcement agency in the history of the republic. To put that in perspective, here are the sizes of other federal law enforcement agencies:

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Know Your Rights Protest Training · Hands Off Central Texas Join us for a comprehensive afternoon of protest training. Essential tools for utilizing your 1st amendment rights and protecting your community, including: Know Your Protesting Rights from local la...

Here is a direct link to sign-up for Hands Off Central TX's Non-violent/Know Your Rights & the Law training,
Sat. June 21, Austin, 1-4:30pm
901 Trinity St, ATX 78701
Streaming online or in person
mobilize.us/s/0i6wD1

17.06.2025 04:59 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
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Hello San Marcos & surrounding areas! Get ready for next Indivisible protest: Sat. June 21,
901 Trinity St, ATX, 1-4:30p OR online.
RSVP to ensure attendance at HandsOffCentralTX.org

Learn your rights, know the law, de-escalation tips, nonviolent resistance & more. More ‘good trouble’ to come!

17.06.2025 04:28 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Saturday's protest was peaceful, joyful, and beautiful. We agree. This is what democracy looks like!!

16.06.2025 16:49 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

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Wages are up. Gov’t spending is up.
So why are families working harder than ever & still falling behind?

Because the cost of living has outrun both wages & support.
We don’t need tweaks—we need a new foundation. 🧵

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Thanks for the tip! Will do!

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Fantastic turnout yesterday!! It was great to see you all!!

15.06.2025 13:18 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Excited to see you all there today!! We are too!!!

14.06.2025 13:45 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Looking forward to Saturday everyone ☺️

12.06.2025 18:08 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

We are looking forward to Saturday! Are you?

11.06.2025 20:06 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Looking forward to seeing you all there on Saturday ☺️

11.06.2025 15:42 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Step Up San Marcos is committed to non-violence. We reject all forms of political violence and intimidation, no matter the source or the target. Our resistance is strategic, principled, and grounded in the knowledge that peaceful movements win.

09.06.2025 16:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Step Up San Marcos is committed to non-violence. We reject all forms of political violence and intimidation, no matter the source or the target. Our resistance is strategic, principled, and grounded in the knowledge that peaceful movements win.

08.06.2025 20:46 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Join us on June 14th at 5 p.m. for No Kings Day!! Please sign up to join us at this link: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

06.06.2025 19:52 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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June 14th at 5 p.m. we will be gathering together to protest on No Kings Day!!

06.06.2025 17:49 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Let's Step Up San Marcos!

05.06.2025 18:03 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Please join us June 14th! We would love to see the community there!

04.06.2025 15:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

🧵1/ Trump’s Tariff Tactics: Legal Overreach and Economic Fallout

President Trump has doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50%, citing national security. But is this move legally sound or economically justified? Let's delve into the details. 🧵

04.06.2025 13:02 — 👍 1    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

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