Historian. Author. Professor. Budding Curmudgeon. I study the contrast between image and reality in America, especially in politics.

Former public defender, now U.S. Congresswoman, proudly serving the good people of Texas’ 30th Congressional District. ✊🏾

pit bull mom & human mom 🍀 gym rat💪🏻💪🏼💪🏽 Big heart 💜 Ally in training 🏳️‍🌈 🫶🏽empath 😞 workaholic. 💙🇺🇸💙

Father to 3 wonderful, self-reliant kids (30, 28/28). Sideman to several British rock stars of the 60's and 70s. UberLyfter to fill in the gaps.

I’m mostly peace, love, and light with a little go fuck yourself.

Traveler of the Eastern Seaboard, loving history & vintage, urbex & good FOOD. Elegant Ruin Imagery, Yankee, dingbatter, photographer, decor & shelling, Google guide. Detest 🍊🤡w/💩👖&magats.

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