Amanda Smith
@amandahernandez.bsky.social
Hi, I’m Amanda and I live in Austin, Texas | Raised in Oregon 🩵
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The party of “law and order.”
EXCLUSIVE: Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.
Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.
The FBI and Justice officials closed the investigation, which a Justice Department appointee had called a “deep state” probe in early 2025.
www.msnbc.com
September 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The party of “law and order.”
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Just now, 11 state and city lawmakers were arrested by DHS police on the 10th floor of 26 Federal Plaza after a hour of demanding access to the ICE lock up on the same floor. @thecity.nyc
September 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Just now, 11 state and city lawmakers were arrested by DHS police on the 10th floor of 26 Federal Plaza after a hour of demanding access to the ICE lock up on the same floor. @thecity.nyc
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Wait is the Washington Post’s slogan still “Democracy Dies in Darkness?” I guess it still works as a goal rather than a warning
September 18, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Wait is the Washington Post’s slogan still “Democracy Dies in Darkness?” I guess it still works as a goal rather than a warning
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A man very recently called for “involuntary lethal injection” for the mentally ill and the unhoused.
Literally talking about murdering other humans—and he still kept his job.
Brian Killmeade, Fox & Friends.
Literally talking about murdering other humans—and he still kept his job.
Brian Killmeade, Fox & Friends.
September 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
A man very recently called for “involuntary lethal injection” for the mentally ill and the unhoused.
Literally talking about murdering other humans—and he still kept his job.
Brian Killmeade, Fox & Friends.
Literally talking about murdering other humans—and he still kept his job.
Brian Killmeade, Fox & Friends.
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Trans rights are human rights
chat what do you think the odds are we can get a senator on bluesky to say trans rights
Hello (again) Bluesky! I’m going to start posting here again, because that other app has become a disaster.
But first, I want to introduce myself. My name is Tina Smith, and I’m a proud United States Senator for Minnesota… ⬇️
But first, I want to introduce myself. My name is Tina Smith, and I’m a proud United States Senator for Minnesota… ⬇️
November 1, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Trans rights are human rights
There’s nothing Christian about Christian nationalism.
Let’s go Talarico! Texans need his strong stance with his faith. #txlege
Let’s go Talarico! Texans need his strong stance with his faith. #txlege
EXCLUSIVE: State Rep. James Talarico will jump into the Texas Senate race.
State Rep. James Talarico to jump in Texas Senate race
The rising star has been flirting with a bid as Democrats look to flip the Lone Star state.
www.politico.com
September 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
There’s nothing Christian about Christian nationalism.
Let’s go Talarico! Texans need his strong stance with his faith. #txlege
Let’s go Talarico! Texans need his strong stance with his faith. #txlege
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Where do we go from here?
Register for today’s Texas Resistance Town Hall at 7pm. Let’s keep holding the line, fighting for democracy, and putting working families first!
Register: bit.ly/TexasResistance
#txlege
Register for today’s Texas Resistance Town Hall at 7pm. Let’s keep holding the line, fighting for democracy, and putting working families first!
Register: bit.ly/TexasResistance
#txlege
August 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Where do we go from here?
Register for today’s Texas Resistance Town Hall at 7pm. Let’s keep holding the line, fighting for democracy, and putting working families first!
Register: bit.ly/TexasResistance
#txlege
Register for today’s Texas Resistance Town Hall at 7pm. Let’s keep holding the line, fighting for democracy, and putting working families first!
Register: bit.ly/TexasResistance
#txlege
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Join us at the Texas Capitol from 10 AM onward! We demand the release of Rep Nicole Collier, the passage of flood relief legislation, and rejection of the redistricting scam.
What a shameful second special session from Abbott, Burrows, & Patrick.
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
#txlege #letherout
What a shameful second special session from Abbott, Burrows, & Patrick.
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
#txlege #letherout
August 20, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Join us at the Texas Capitol from 10 AM onward! We demand the release of Rep Nicole Collier, the passage of flood relief legislation, and rejection of the redistricting scam.
What a shameful second special session from Abbott, Burrows, & Patrick.
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
#txlege #letherout
What a shameful second special session from Abbott, Burrows, & Patrick.
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
#txlege #letherout
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If you are anywhere near Austin Texas, tonight, go to the capital.
They’re calling for people.
This can not stand. Go. You’re needed. #txlege
1100 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701
They’re calling for people.
This can not stand. Go. You’re needed. #txlege
1100 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701
August 19, 2025 at 6:55 AM
If you are anywhere near Austin Texas, tonight, go to the capital.
They’re calling for people.
This can not stand. Go. You’re needed. #txlege
1100 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701
They’re calling for people.
This can not stand. Go. You’re needed. #txlege
1100 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701
Shame on them. This is INSANE.
August 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Shame on them. This is INSANE.
“Google has called Gemini’s habit of self-abuse annoying”
I'll admit, I was skeptical when they said Gemini was just like a bunch of PhDs. But I gotta admit they nailed it.
August 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
“Google has called Gemini’s habit of self-abuse annoying”
Epstein
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EPSTEIN 🚨🚨🚨🚨
Epstein
Epstein
Epstein
EPSTEIN 🚨🚨🚨🚨
PHILLY DA @dalarrykrasner.bsky.social : “Let's not get lost in his silly distraction from the fact that he doesn't want to give up information on his own involvement in a pedophile ring. Did we all forget about that? Trump is the public safety emergency.”
August 13, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Epstein
Epstein
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EPSTEIN 🚨🚨🚨🚨
Epstein
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EPSTEIN 🚨🚨🚨🚨
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This fight is going NATIONAL. ✊ We’re showing up to defend the vote, protect our rights, and stop this redistricting scheme.
Join Texas workers at the Capitol on Saturday, 8/16 to rally to #FightTheTrumpTakeover! #txlege
Join Texas workers at the Capitol on Saturday, 8/16 to rally to #FightTheTrumpTakeover! #txlege
Fight The Trump Takeover Rally Texas · Texas AFL-CIO
Greg Abbott is letting Trump take over Texas. Instead of addressing the real crises Texans are facing, he's been using the special legislative session to push Trump's political agenda. Families are st...
www.mobilize.us
August 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This fight is going NATIONAL. ✊ We’re showing up to defend the vote, protect our rights, and stop this redistricting scheme.
Join Texas workers at the Capitol on Saturday, 8/16 to rally to #FightTheTrumpTakeover! #txlege
Join Texas workers at the Capitol on Saturday, 8/16 to rally to #FightTheTrumpTakeover! #txlege
August 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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The Texas House redistricting committee hearing on the new proposed map is about to start.
You can watch live here:
house.texas.gov/videos/22418
#txlege
You can watch live here:
house.texas.gov/videos/22418
#txlege
August 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Texas House redistricting committee hearing on the new proposed map is about to start.
You can watch live here:
house.texas.gov/videos/22418
#txlege
You can watch live here:
house.texas.gov/videos/22418
#txlege
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This is how gerrymandering works. This is what's being attempted in Texas right now. This is illegal always. #txlege
Gerrymandering: the art of mathematically disproving majority rule.
July 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
This is how gerrymandering works. This is what's being attempted in Texas right now. This is illegal always. #txlege
2:00 PM Senate session today in the Texas Legislature’s special session #txlege
Don’t stop speaking up. I stand with Isaiah Martin. @isaiahrmartin.bsky.social
#nokings
RISE UP! Texas welcomes the rest of you to join our voices!! 🗣️🗣️🗣️
senate.texas.gov/av-live.php
Don’t stop speaking up. I stand with Isaiah Martin. @isaiahrmartin.bsky.social
#nokings
RISE UP! Texas welcomes the rest of you to join our voices!! 🗣️🗣️🗣️
senate.texas.gov/av-live.php
The Texas State Senate – Senate Live Broadcasts
senate.texas.gov
July 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
2:00 PM Senate session today in the Texas Legislature’s special session #txlege
Don’t stop speaking up. I stand with Isaiah Martin. @isaiahrmartin.bsky.social
#nokings
RISE UP! Texas welcomes the rest of you to join our voices!! 🗣️🗣️🗣️
senate.texas.gov/av-live.php
Don’t stop speaking up. I stand with Isaiah Martin. @isaiahrmartin.bsky.social
#nokings
RISE UP! Texas welcomes the rest of you to join our voices!! 🗣️🗣️🗣️
senate.texas.gov/av-live.php
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Tonight Texas Dems stayed late after Republicans shut off public testimony on the Trump takeover of our maps. Thank you Progressive Caucus members Reps. Vikki Goodwin, Lulu Flores, and Gene Wu for making sure every voice was heard! #txlege @vikkigoodwintx.bsky.social @genefortexas.bsky.social
July 25, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Tonight Texas Dems stayed late after Republicans shut off public testimony on the Trump takeover of our maps. Thank you Progressive Caucus members Reps. Vikki Goodwin, Lulu Flores, and Gene Wu for making sure every voice was heard! #txlege @vikkigoodwintx.bsky.social @genefortexas.bsky.social
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If you missed last night's webinar and testimony training, members of the Fair Maps Texas Coalition and our friends at MOVE Texas will be having another one today starting at noon! Sign up here:
bit.ly/fairmapstx
#txlege #fairmaps #fairmapstexas #endgerrymandering
bit.ly/fairmapstx
#txlege #fairmaps #fairmapstexas #endgerrymandering
[Webinar] Redrawing Power: What’s at Stake in Texas’ Mid-Decade Redistricting and How to Testify · MOVE Texas
Texas lawmakers are returning to Austin for a special session starting Monday, July 21, and instead of focusing on urgent community needs like flood recovery, Governor Abbott is putting mid-decade red...
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July 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
If you missed last night's webinar and testimony training, members of the Fair Maps Texas Coalition and our friends at MOVE Texas will be having another one today starting at noon! Sign up here:
bit.ly/fairmapstx
#txlege #fairmaps #fairmapstexas #endgerrymandering
bit.ly/fairmapstx
#txlege #fairmaps #fairmapstexas #endgerrymandering
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This morning we begin the Joint Hearing: Senate and House Select Committees on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding.
🔴 Watch live here: senate.texas.gov/av-live.php
▪️Hearing information: bit.ly/417Xj4P
#txlege
🔴 Watch live here: senate.texas.gov/av-live.php
▪️Hearing information: bit.ly/417Xj4P
#txlege
July 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
This morning we begin the Joint Hearing: Senate and House Select Committees on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding.
🔴 Watch live here: senate.texas.gov/av-live.php
▪️Hearing information: bit.ly/417Xj4P
#txlege
🔴 Watch live here: senate.texas.gov/av-live.php
▪️Hearing information: bit.ly/417Xj4P
#txlege
July 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Did I just hear Bob Hall blame the Uvalde shooting on THC???!
I think I did.
Texas is a true nightmare. #txlege
senate.texas.gov/av-live.php
I think I did.
Texas is a true nightmare. #txlege
senate.texas.gov/av-live.php
July 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Did I just hear Bob Hall blame the Uvalde shooting on THC???!
I think I did.
Texas is a true nightmare. #txlege
senate.texas.gov/av-live.php
I think I did.
Texas is a true nightmare. #txlege
senate.texas.gov/av-live.php