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The Dems are far from perfect, but the vast majority of them seem to have the best interests of their constituents at heart, and they deserve support in an imperfect system. This cannot be said of the scum in the Rep party.
December 10, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The Dems are far from perfect, but the vast majority of them seem to have the best interests of their constituents at heart, and they deserve support in an imperfect system. This cannot be said of the scum in the Rep party.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a probe into almost 1,000 Texas cities to make sure they’re following a new state law aimed at preventing localities from unduly raising property taxes, his office said Tuesday.
Texas AG probe of cities’ finances to seek tax law violators
While Ken Paxton did not allege any wrongdoing, his move is intended to enforce a new law that prevents cities from raising property taxes if they fail to follow transparency requirements.
www.texastribune.org
December 9, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a probe into almost 1,000 Texas cities to make sure they’re following a new state law aimed at preventing localities from unduly raising property taxes, his office said Tuesday.
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The EPA has scrubbed most of its website of any mention that human activity is driving climate change.
Causes of Climate Change | US EPA
Burning fossil fuels changes the climate more than any other human activity.
www.epa.gov
December 10, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The EPA has scrubbed most of its website of any mention that human activity is driving climate change.
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Courts have said that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton can use a nearly 150-year-old state law to demand entities’ internal records, and move to shut them down if they don’t comply.
Paxton’s war on nonprofits gets court approval
Courts have said that the attorney general can use a 100-year-old law to demand entities’ internal records and sue to shut them down if he believes they’re violating the law.
www.texastribune.org
December 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Courts have said that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton can use a nearly 150-year-old state law to demand entities’ internal records, and move to shut them down if they don’t comply.
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Another powerful morning on the picket line with my family, this time at our daughter’s former school, Fairmont Elementary.
West Contra Costa County teachers are incredibly important to our family and our community. They deserve a fair contract!
West Contra Costa County teachers are incredibly important to our family and our community. They deserve a fair contract!
December 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Another powerful morning on the picket line with my family, this time at our daughter’s former school, Fairmont Elementary.
West Contra Costa County teachers are incredibly important to our family and our community. They deserve a fair contract!
West Contra Costa County teachers are incredibly important to our family and our community. They deserve a fair contract!
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Wow. Trump personally intervened to block more than 4,100 Jan. 6 documents records that injured police officers had subpoenaed as part of their lawsuit after being violently attacked by MAGA rioters. The Department of Justice confirmed in a new court filing that Trump invoked
December 10, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Wow. Trump personally intervened to block more than 4,100 Jan. 6 documents records that injured police officers had subpoenaed as part of their lawsuit after being violently attacked by MAGA rioters. The Department of Justice confirmed in a new court filing that Trump invoked
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Ahead of the 2026 election, Gov. Greg Abbott's signature proposal is a sweeping property tax-cut platform, which includes getting rid of school property taxes for homeowners.
But tax policy experts are skeptical that Abbott’s pitch would meaningfully bring down the state’s high tax bills.
But tax policy experts are skeptical that Abbott’s pitch would meaningfully bring down the state’s high tax bills.
Will Abbott's plan to end property taxes for schools work?
The governor must first win over lawmakers who have rejected similar proposals. The state may have to backfill more than $17 billion for school funding alone.
www.texastribune.org
December 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Ahead of the 2026 election, Gov. Greg Abbott's signature proposal is a sweeping property tax-cut platform, which includes getting rid of school property taxes for homeowners.
But tax policy experts are skeptical that Abbott’s pitch would meaningfully bring down the state’s high tax bills.
But tax policy experts are skeptical that Abbott’s pitch would meaningfully bring down the state’s high tax bills.
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A heads-up state and federal agencies are actively monitoring online activity tied to criticism and protest of the immigration crackdown in New Orleans. That includes social media comments, posts, group chats, and other digital spaces.
December 8, 2025 at 2:57 AM
A heads-up state and federal agencies are actively monitoring online activity tied to criticism and protest of the immigration crackdown in New Orleans. That includes social media comments, posts, group chats, and other digital spaces.
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Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
December 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
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Thank you, Zohran Mamdani, for the Know Your Rights video!
December 8, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Thank you, Zohran Mamdani, for the Know Your Rights video!
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These were people already approved to be naturalized, yet they were stopped solely because of their countries of origin. MAGA keeps saying, “If they wanted to be in this country, they should have done it the right way.” Well, they did. And the administration still blocked them. Cruelty is the point.
Immigrants Approved for Citizenship ‘Plucked Out’ of Line Moments Before Pledging Allegiance: Report
Immigrants lined up to become U.S. citizens in Boston on Dec. 4 were pulled from line by USCIS officials moments before the ceremony. The incident comes after USCIS told employees to halt all immigrat...
people.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
These were people already approved to be naturalized, yet they were stopped solely because of their countries of origin. MAGA keeps saying, “If they wanted to be in this country, they should have done it the right way.” Well, they did. And the administration still blocked them. Cruelty is the point.
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The Trump administration pulled legal immigrants at the last minute before their naturalization ceremony. Immigrants lined up to become U.S. citizens in Boston on Dec. 4 were pulled out of line by USCIS officials moments before taking the oath.
December 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The Trump administration pulled legal immigrants at the last minute before their naturalization ceremony. Immigrants lined up to become U.S. citizens in Boston on Dec. 4 were pulled out of line by USCIS officials moments before taking the oath.
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The decision to limit certification as a Historically Underutilized Business to companies owned by disabled veterans will shrink the number of participants in the state program from more than 15,000 to just 485 — all men.
Texas HUB program change sparks confusion for business owners
The decision to limit certification to companies owned by disabled veterans will shrink the Historically Underutilized Business program from more than 15,000 to 485 participants — all men.
www.texastribune.org
December 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The decision to limit certification as a Historically Underutilized Business to companies owned by disabled veterans will shrink the number of participants in the state program from more than 15,000 to just 485 — all men.
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Texas has launched its new cryptocurrency reserve with a $5 million purchase of Bitcoin as the state continues to embrace the volatile and controversial digital currency.
Texas starts cryptocurrency reserve with $5 million buy
Lawmakers created a state Strategic Bitcoin Reserve earlier this year and dedicated $10 million to investing in cryptocurrency. Texas is home to the world’s largest concentration of crypto mines.
www.texastribune.org
December 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Texas has launched its new cryptocurrency reserve with a $5 million purchase of Bitcoin as the state continues to embrace the volatile and controversial digital currency.
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New: Gov. Greg Abbott and Turning Point USA are launching a partnership to create chapters of the right-wing organization on every Texas high school campus.
Abbott says Turning Point USA will expand in Texas schools
Republican officials in Oklahoma and Florida have also launched plans to expand the presence of the conservative youth organization founded by Charlie Kirk.
www.texastribune.org
December 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
New: Gov. Greg Abbott and Turning Point USA are launching a partnership to create chapters of the right-wing organization on every Texas high school campus.
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After 99 years, Michigan clockmaker Howard Miller is shutting down. The culprit: Trump's tariffs.
"If the federal government had said, ‘Oh, it's a 10% tariff, constant,' … they might've worked things out," an employee said. "But no. It's just chaos."
By @annaleighclark.bsky.social
"If the federal government had said, ‘Oh, it's a 10% tariff, constant,' … they might've worked things out," an employee said. "But no. It's just chaos."
By @annaleighclark.bsky.social
In Congress, He Said Tariffs Were Bad for Business. As Trump’s Ambassador to Canada, He’s Reversed Course.
Pete Hoekstra once testified that “the market should dictate the price of steel, not the government.” But he now champions the Trump trade policies that are being linked to job losses in his former Mi...
www.propublica.org
December 7, 2025 at 2:30 AM
After 99 years, Michigan clockmaker Howard Miller is shutting down. The culprit: Trump's tariffs.
"If the federal government had said, ‘Oh, it's a 10% tariff, constant,' … they might've worked things out," an employee said. "But no. It's just chaos."
By @annaleighclark.bsky.social
"If the federal government had said, ‘Oh, it's a 10% tariff, constant,' … they might've worked things out," an employee said. "But no. It's just chaos."
By @annaleighclark.bsky.social
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Texas' 2025 congressional map is at the center of a legal battle, but the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Dec. 4 that Texas could use the new map for the 2026 primaries while that fight plays out.
Use our lookup tool to see what your district looks like under the new map.
Use our lookup tool to see what your district looks like under the new map.
Texas congressional maps: Find your current district
Texas Republicans drew new districts aimed at picking up five more seats. This tool compares previous and proposed districts.
www.texastribune.org
December 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Texas' 2025 congressional map is at the center of a legal battle, but the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Dec. 4 that Texas could use the new map for the 2026 primaries while that fight plays out.
Use our lookup tool to see what your district looks like under the new map.
Use our lookup tool to see what your district looks like under the new map.
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The Indiana House of Representatives is expected to vote this morning on the redistricting bill backed by Trump. If it passes, the state Senate is expected to take up the measure next week. If you live in Indiana, please call your representative and let them know you oppose this.
December 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The Indiana House of Representatives is expected to vote this morning on the redistricting bill backed by Trump. If it passes, the state Senate is expected to take up the measure next week. If you live in Indiana, please call your representative and let them know you oppose this.
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Supreme Court’s map ruling sends Texas Democrats toward potential primaries, retirement or higher office bids
Texas Democrats face tough choices after map upheld
Houston Democrats are barreling toward a primary while North Texas Democrats await Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate decision.
www.texastribune.org
December 5, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Supreme Court’s map ruling sends Texas Democrats toward potential primaries, retirement or higher office bids
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Join CVPE for caroling before the HISD BOM on Thu Dec 11. Caroling at 4 pm and BOM at 5 pm at 4400 W 18th St. Make your speech longer by signing up and signing in with a friend. Bring bells and tambourines. Sign up to speak Dec 8 after 5 pm to Dec 10 at noon.
December 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Join CVPE for caroling before the HISD BOM on Thu Dec 11. Caroling at 4 pm and BOM at 5 pm at 4400 W 18th St. Make your speech longer by signing up and signing in with a friend. Bring bells and tambourines. Sign up to speak Dec 8 after 5 pm to Dec 10 at noon.
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Well done! A Massachusetts church displayed an “ICE was here” sign in its Nativity scene.
December 4, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Well done! A Massachusetts church displayed an “ICE was here” sign in its Nativity scene.
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The Supreme Court has approved Texas’s heavily Republican-favored map for 2026. That means Prop 50 will now go into effect to counter the Texas redistricting. Virginia is also considering adding new Democratic-leaning seats to push back against Trump’s redistricting efforts in other states.
US supreme court approves redrawn Texas congressional maps
Major win for Trump as majority rejects lower-court ruling that found maps had been racially gerrymandered
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:17 AM
The Supreme Court has approved Texas’s heavily Republican-favored map for 2026. That means Prop 50 will now go into effect to counter the Texas redistricting. Virginia is also considering adding new Democratic-leaning seats to push back against Trump’s redistricting efforts in other states.
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In lieu of affordable universal health insurance, Texans will now be given better access to de-worming medication.
December 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
In lieu of affordable universal health insurance, Texans will now be given better access to de-worming medication.