Barbara Schlief
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Barbara Schlief
@bschliefatx.bsky.social
· Jan 20
Greetings BlueSky nation!
UPDATE: Under the new proposed map, the district that once held Texas’ capitol is now split into two with the building's extension parking being in one congressional district (CD 37) and the exit being in another (CD 10).
August 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Interesting that a dude from Queens is nicknamed TACO but we are a diverse nation
May 31, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Interesting that a dude from Queens is nicknamed TACO but we are a diverse nation
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This flew under the radar, but thanks to Trump's EPA cuts, Energy Star could shut down for good.
Energy Star isn't just a sticker on your appliances. It's an important program that saves consumers $40B/year.
So much for all that talk about "efficiency."
Energy Star isn't just a sticker on your appliances. It's an important program that saves consumers $40B/year.
So much for all that talk about "efficiency."
May 19, 2025 at 3:00 AM
This flew under the radar, but thanks to Trump's EPA cuts, Energy Star could shut down for good.
Energy Star isn't just a sticker on your appliances. It's an important program that saves consumers $40B/year.
So much for all that talk about "efficiency."
Energy Star isn't just a sticker on your appliances. It's an important program that saves consumers $40B/year.
So much for all that talk about "efficiency."
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Is this even a real question after these first 100+ days....MOST ABSOLUTELY..🤚🤚🤚
May 15, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Is this even a real question after these first 100+ days....MOST ABSOLUTELY..🤚🤚🤚
After killing unarmed man, Texas deputy told colleague: 'I just smoked a dude' www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
After killing unarmed man, Texas deputy told colleague: 'I just smoked a dude'
It took nearly two years, and a federal lawsuit, for Wendy Tippitt to see the police video that captured the fatal shooting of her 29-year-old son.
www.nbcnews.com
April 29, 2025 at 8:27 PM
After killing unarmed man, Texas deputy told colleague: 'I just smoked a dude' www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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History always has a lesson.
April 19, 2025 at 12:45 PM
History always has a lesson.
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Evil F*ckers Attack Memorial Resolution Honoring Cecile Richards #txlege
Evil F*ckers Attack Memorial Resolution Honoring Cecile Richards
YouTube video by Lone Star Left
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April 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Evil F*ckers Attack Memorial Resolution Honoring Cecile Richards #txlege
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Not a single word to help the 33m small businesses in this country. Not from anyone in the administration.
So many buy from China, and don't have alternatives.
So many didn't have the cash to front run the tariffs and buy inventory
So many buy from China, and don't have alternatives.
So many didn't have the cash to front run the tariffs and buy inventory
April 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Not a single word to help the 33m small businesses in this country. Not from anyone in the administration.
So many buy from China, and don't have alternatives.
So many didn't have the cash to front run the tariffs and buy inventory
So many buy from China, and don't have alternatives.
So many didn't have the cash to front run the tariffs and buy inventory
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The worst news of the week.
"The U.S. Senate confirmed Harmeet Dhillon, a veteran lawyer with a history of attacking voting rights, to lead the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
"The U.S. Senate confirmed Harmeet Dhillon, a veteran lawyer with a history of attacking voting rights, to lead the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Fox in the Henhouse: Senate Confirms Anti-Voting Lawyer Harmeet Dhillon to Top Voting Rights Post
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
April 4, 2025 at 1:38 AM
The worst news of the week.
"The U.S. Senate confirmed Harmeet Dhillon, a veteran lawyer with a history of attacking voting rights, to lead the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
"The U.S. Senate confirmed Harmeet Dhillon, a veteran lawyer with a history of attacking voting rights, to lead the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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I have tariffed
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
April 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I have tariffed
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
It’s not left or right, it’s right or wrong - Cory Booker
April 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It’s not left or right, it’s right or wrong - Cory Booker
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Remembering Carlton Carl: a patriot, feminist, Democrat, journalist, bibliophile, philanthropist, entrepreneur, art enthusiast, history buff, and more. He was a staunch supporter of his family and community, of organizations including the Observer, and of the town of Martindale.
Carlton Carl, 1945-2025
Carlton was a patriot, feminist, Democrat, journalist, bibliophile, philanthropist, entrepreneur, art enthusiast, history buff, and more. He was a staunch supporter of his family and community, of org...
www.texasobserver.org
April 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Remembering Carlton Carl: a patriot, feminist, Democrat, journalist, bibliophile, philanthropist, entrepreneur, art enthusiast, history buff, and more. He was a staunch supporter of his family and community, of organizations including the Observer, and of the town of Martindale.
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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary agreed to oust the agency's top vaccine official shortly after being quietly sworn in late last week.
New FDA commissioner agreed to oust top vaccine regulator after private swearing-in
The forced resignation of Peter Marks has unsettled scientists and researchers.
www.politico.com
March 31, 2025 at 9:11 PM
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary agreed to oust the agency's top vaccine official shortly after being quietly sworn in late last week.
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Trump has dropped over 100 enforcement actions against corporations.
That includes 10 corporations that have donated to or allied with him — like SpaceX, crypto corporation Coinbase, and private prison corporation GEO Group.
This is corruption of the highest degree.
That includes 10 corporations that have donated to or allied with him — like SpaceX, crypto corporation Coinbase, and private prison corporation GEO Group.
This is corruption of the highest degree.
March 31, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Trump has dropped over 100 enforcement actions against corporations.
That includes 10 corporations that have donated to or allied with him — like SpaceX, crypto corporation Coinbase, and private prison corporation GEO Group.
This is corruption of the highest degree.
That includes 10 corporations that have donated to or allied with him — like SpaceX, crypto corporation Coinbase, and private prison corporation GEO Group.
This is corruption of the highest degree.
If you hire a clown, expect a circus.
March 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
If you hire a clown, expect a circus.
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The Texas Observer mourns the loss and celebrates the life of Carlton Carl—longtime board member, fierce supporter, and fighter for progress—who passed away Tuesday. We'll publish more soon, but for now we hope you'll revisit this 2024 interview:
Texas Observer: Covering What Others Won't
From reader to publisher, Carlton Carl has been part of the Texas Observer for most of its 70 years. A look back at his time with us.
www.texasobserver.org
March 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The Texas Observer mourns the loss and celebrates the life of Carlton Carl—longtime board member, fierce supporter, and fighter for progress—who passed away Tuesday. We'll publish more soon, but for now we hope you'll revisit this 2024 interview:
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Despite that worry, I cannot stop standing up for what is right. I cannot turn a blind eye to injustice. I cannot ignore what Trump is doing to our democracy and our country. Or more precisely, I will not.
So, I won’t.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/i-wo...
So, I won’t.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/i-wo...
I Worry, but I Fight
From Marc | Despite that worry, I cannot stop standing up for what is right. I cannot turn a blind eye to injustice.
www.democracydocket.com
March 19, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Despite that worry, I cannot stop standing up for what is right. I cannot turn a blind eye to injustice. I cannot ignore what Trump is doing to our democracy and our country. Or more precisely, I will not.
So, I won’t.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/i-wo...
So, I won’t.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/i-wo...