Joleen Smith

Two billionaires are trying to take over our state government.

They’ve bought the Governor.
They’ve bought the Attorney General.
They’ve bought the State Senate.
Now they’re trying to buy the State House.

Texas is too big and too great to be sold to the highest bidder.

17.01.2025 17:54 — 👍 868    🔁 324    💬 47    📌 45

2024 Texas General Election Voter Stories The League of Women Voters of Texas is collecting stories from voters about their experiences during the November 5th General Election. We invite you to share your story and, if you’re comfortable, co...

We're collecting stories from voters about their experiences during the November 5th General Election. Your input will help us understand how new voting procedures affected Texans and identify any challenges voters faced. Share your story here: bit.ly/lwvtx-storie...

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A Third Woman Died Under Texas’ Abortion Ban. Doctors Are Avoiding D&Cs and Reaching for Riskier Miscarriage Treatments. Thirty-five-year-old Porsha Ngumezi’s case raises questions about how abortion bans are pressuring doctors to avoid standard care even in straightforward miscarriages.

another woman is dead because doctors refused to give her standard medical care AFTER SHE ALREADY MISCARRIED. abortion bans are killing women even if they don’t need one. porsha ngumezi should be alive.

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Lesson 1: Do not obey in advance.
Thread of lessons from my book #OnTyranny. Written in 2016.

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A restaurant board sign that reads: “we are not all in the same boat. We are in the same storm. Some have yachts. Some have canoes. And some are drowning. Just be kind and help when you can.

I love this.

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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has" ~Margaret Mead

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