Derek Ensign
@degz.bsky.social
Frontend Developer. Former Teacher. Politics, Urbanism, beer, food, Longhorns, Mavs, USNT & Austin FC @losverdesatx.bsky.social @verdirojas.org
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Laughing at Donald Trump saying he'd definitely feel comfortable living in Zohran Mamdani's New York on the same day that half the consultant brain-poisoned Democratic party voted to condemn socialism
November 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Laughing at Donald Trump saying he'd definitely feel comfortable living in Zohran Mamdani's New York on the same day that half the consultant brain-poisoned Democratic party voted to condemn socialism
What’s better than cafecito con mis dawgs
November 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
What’s better than cafecito con mis dawgs
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This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
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Woke 2 is gonna hit like Earl Thomas
November 5, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Woke 2 is gonna hit like Earl Thomas
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Mike Johnson: ‘My Christian Faith Is More About Not Jacking Off Than Feeding The Poor’
November 4, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Remembering our ancestors and loved ones who’ve passed before us. Our first ofrenda.
November 2, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Remembering our ancestors and loved ones who’ve passed before us. Our first ofrenda.
Happy Howloween from Buzz and Woody!
November 1, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Happy Howloween from Buzz and Woody!
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The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
October 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
Queen Emma forever 👑
October 28, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Queen Emma forever 👑
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The disastrous 2010 Citizens United decision legitimized corruption and put our elections on sale to the highest bidder.
It was the beginning of the end of true democracy.
It’s time to #EndCitizensUnited.
It was the beginning of the end of true democracy.
It’s time to #EndCitizensUnited.
October 24, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The disastrous 2010 Citizens United decision legitimized corruption and put our elections on sale to the highest bidder.
It was the beginning of the end of true democracy.
It’s time to #EndCitizensUnited.
It was the beginning of the end of true democracy.
It’s time to #EndCitizensUnited.
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I'm really struck by how many HELL NOs the Austin Chronicle's voting guide gave to proposed Texas state constitutional amendments that are on the ballot this year. Please VOTE against this stuff if you live in Texas. PLEASE. www.austinchronicle.com/topic/electi...
Chronicle Endorsements for the November 2025 Election • The Austin Chronicle
The Chronicle Editorial Board offers the following endorsements ahead of early voting (Oct. 20-31). On the ballot this fall: a tax rate increase for the city of Austin (Prop Q) and 17 proposed amendme...
www.austinchronicle.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I'm really struck by how many HELL NOs the Austin Chronicle's voting guide gave to proposed Texas state constitutional amendments that are on the ballot this year. Please VOTE against this stuff if you live in Texas. PLEASE. www.austinchronicle.com/topic/electi...
Because the state uses half of our property taxes to fund rural areas and doesn't let us levy income taxes... Then they blame us for all their problems..
"How could they possibly not have enough money? If Austin is so rich, and taxes are so high, why is the state of public services so bleak?"
Why the City of Austin Wants Voters to Hike Their Property Taxes
And what Prop Q could mean for the future of local governments in Texas
www.texasobserver.org
October 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Because the state uses half of our property taxes to fund rural areas and doesn't let us levy income taxes... Then they blame us for all their problems..
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Now they will lower the standards. Watch.
October 21, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Now they will lower the standards. Watch.
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I think was a little young for the movie, but sure looks like I thought this was toy was awesome.
October 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I think was a little young for the movie, but sure looks like I thought this was toy was awesome.
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whoever did this little bit of magnificence, take a bow
October 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
whoever did this little bit of magnificence, take a bow
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So you’re telling me that Austin could paint some more rainbow crosswalks and then the Governor will halt the plan to waist $6-10 billion to allow for more traffic on I-35 through the heart of Austin?
Sounds like a good deal. Let’s do this!
Sounds like a good deal. Let’s do this!
NEW: Barely a week after being repainted, the rainbow crosswalk in Montrose will be removed by Houston METRO, citing Greg Abbott and TXDOT's new directive. The crosswalk is a memorial to the LGBTQ+ community and to a fallen cyclist:
www.chron.com/culture/arti...
www.chron.com/culture/arti...
Houston’s rainbow crosswalk to be removed, citing Abbott’s order
The Montrose crosswalk is a memorial to a 21-year-old cyclist. It was recently repainted.
www.chron.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
So you’re telling me that Austin could paint some more rainbow crosswalks and then the Governor will halt the plan to waist $6-10 billion to allow for more traffic on I-35 through the heart of Austin?
Sounds like a good deal. Let’s do this!
Sounds like a good deal. Let’s do this!
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“What’s your barber name?” is crazy 😂
October 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
“What’s your barber name?” is crazy 😂
Sign and share. Save UT from the Trump takeover www.change.org/p/alumni-urg...
Sign the Petition
Alumni urging UT Austin to reject the federal funding compact
www.change.org
October 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Sign and share. Save UT from the Trump takeover www.change.org/p/alumni-urg...
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I gave my Q2 model to a LUG friend who added lights to it. I wish I had this skill/knowledge. @mls.bsky.social #austinfc
October 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I gave my Q2 model to a LUG friend who added lights to it. I wish I had this skill/knowledge. @mls.bsky.social #austinfc
Impeach and prosecute this traitor
JUST IN: President Trump has told top U.S. commanders that the military would be used against "enemy within."
Trump defends use of U.S. military against 'enemy within'
Earlier, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the purpose of the department would exclusively be "war fighting."
n.pr
September 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Impeach and prosecute this traitor
Reminder that Beto O’Rourke ran the closest statewide race in Texas in 30 years all while saying “hell yes we’re going to take your AR-15, your AK-47.” The American people are tired of this bullshit
Look, man, if Republicans aren't going to lift a finger to stop violence, then Walz should absolutely put it to voters to ban assault weapons.
www.minnpost.com/state-govern...
www.minnpost.com/state-govern...
Walz floats assault weapons ban constitutional amendment
Stuck in the mud on assault weapons ban, Walz floats idea of constitutional amendment
www.minnpost.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Reminder that Beto O’Rourke ran the closest statewide race in Texas in 30 years all while saying “hell yes we’re going to take your AR-15, your AK-47.” The American people are tired of this bullshit
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Pete Hegseth accidentally flipping a skateboard into his nuts on live TV
September 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Pete Hegseth accidentally flipping a skateboard into his nuts on live TV
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This weekend, the Austin FC supporters group @losverdesatx.bsky.social is hosting a watch party for the RSL game (9/27 at 8:30pm CT) at Fast Friends brewery. They’ve partnered with Walgreens so you can get your flu shot at the watch party!!!
September 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
This weekend, the Austin FC supporters group @losverdesatx.bsky.social is hosting a watch party for the RSL game (9/27 at 8:30pm CT) at Fast Friends brewery. They’ve partnered with Walgreens so you can get your flu shot at the watch party!!!
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Kimmel: "The President of the United States made it very clear he wants to see me and the hundreds of people who work here fired from our jobs. Our leader celebrates Americans losing their livelihoods because he cannot take a joke."
September 24, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Kimmel: "The President of the United States made it very clear he wants to see me and the hundreds of people who work here fired from our jobs. Our leader celebrates Americans losing their livelihoods because he cannot take a joke."