Dick Lavine
@dlavine.bsky.social
Elected Board member Travis Central Appraisal Distr; Trustee City of Austin Employees Retirement Sys; Board member Progress Texas, AFSCME TX Retirees; former Every Texan, Every Texan United; www.dicklavinephoto.com
If President Donald Trump wanted Bondi to release all of the Epstein files, he could have ordered her to do so at any point in the past six months. He didn’t.
Despite congressional action, quick release of Epstein files is in doubt
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Despite congressional action, quick release of Epstein files is in doubt
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Despite congressional action, quick release of Epstein files is in doubt
The legislation calling for the release of Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein includes major loopholes. The department has been silent on its plans.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
If President Donald Trump wanted Bondi to release all of the Epstein files, he could have ordered her to do so at any point in the past six months. He didn’t.
Despite congressional action, quick release of Epstein files is in doubt
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Despite congressional action, quick release of Epstein files is in doubt
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Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas declared on Tuesday that one of the nation’s largest Muslim advocacy and civil rights groups is a foreign terrorist organization
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Texas Governor Declares Muslim Civil Rights Group a ‘Terrorist Organization’
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November 18, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas declared on Tuesday that one of the nation’s largest Muslim advocacy and civil rights groups is a foreign terrorist organization
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u... #txlege
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u... #txlege
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service are issuing rules that provide hundreds of billions of dollars in tax relief to big companies and the ultrarich.
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The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service are issuing rules that provide hundreds of billions of dollars in tax relief to big companies and the ultrarich.
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How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
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November 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service are issuing rules that provide hundreds of billions of dollars in tax relief to big companies and the ultrarich.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service are issuing rules that provide hundreds of billions of dollars in tax relief to big companies and the ultrarich.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
"New data shows 1 in 4 ICE arrests happened in Texas under Trump’s immigration crackdown. But most of them don’t have criminal convictions despite pledges to pursue “the worst of the worst.”"
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Data shows how immigration crackdown plays out in Texas
ICE agents are arresting more immigrants on the streets and at routine check-ins than under President Biden. But most of them don’t have criminal convictions despite pledges to pursue “the worst of th...
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November 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"New data shows 1 in 4 ICE arrests happened in Texas under Trump’s immigration crackdown. But most of them don’t have criminal convictions despite pledges to pursue “the worst of the worst.”"
www.texastribune.org/2025/11/03/t... #txlege
www.texastribune.org/2025/11/03/t... #txlege
Are We Losing Our Democracy? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Opinion | In Trump’s America, Are We Losing Our Democracy?
Donald Trump has wielded power as no previous president has.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Are We Losing Our Democracy? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Join the @ProgressTX team at our annual Holiday Parties in Austin and Dallas—and for the first time ever, with live podcast recordings featuring progressive champions running to represent you, to close out the year!
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Progress Texas Holiday Parties 2025!
I'm attending a holiday party with Progress Texas!
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October 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Join the @ProgressTX team at our annual Holiday Parties in Austin and Dallas—and for the first time ever, with live podcast recordings featuring progressive champions running to represent you, to close out the year!
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Trump administration uses misleading videos to portray chaos, push deportations
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Trump administration uses misleading videos to portray chaos, push deportations
Official videos purporting to show the triumph of recent immigration operations used footage that was years old or recorded thousands of miles away, a Washington Post analysis found.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Trump administration uses misleading videos to portray chaos, push deportations
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In California, almost 4 million votes have been cast on Prop 50 - their Democratic redistricting measure. Trump types are now fighting with each other over blame for failing to stop CA from wrecking their scheme. Podcast: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7x www.axios.com/2025/1...
October 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In California, almost 4 million votes have been cast on Prop 50 - their Democratic redistricting measure. Trump types are now fighting with each other over blame for failing to stop CA from wrecking their scheme. Podcast: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7x www.axios.com/2025/1...
How much more would you pay in city property taxes if Prop Q passes? www.kut.org/politics/202...
How much more would you pay in city property taxes if Prop Q passes?
A tax increase is a tax increase, but campaigns against the proposition have overinflated the impact on taxpayers. This calculator can help you see how your bill would be affected if Prop Q passes.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM
How much more would you pay in city property taxes if Prop Q passes? www.kut.org/politics/202...
In New Braunfels, Texas, a red county turned out against Trump, and made a joyous noise that was as American as apple pie ... or a fighting unicorn.
newrepublic.com/article/2019... #txlege #NoKings
newrepublic.com/article/2019... #txlege #NoKings
How No Kings Embraced the Good Kind of Weird—and Won the Normies
In New Braunfels, Texas, a red county turned out against Trump, and made a joyous noise that was as American as apple pie ... or a fighting unicorn.
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October 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
In New Braunfels, Texas, a red county turned out against Trump, and made a joyous noise that was as American as apple pie ... or a fighting unicorn.
newrepublic.com/article/2019... #txlege #NoKings
newrepublic.com/article/2019... #txlege #NoKings
All of these powerful people trying to save their own skin have effectively multiplied Trump’s attacks on constitutional government, by enhancing a false sense of inevitability and invincibility.
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Lower Than Cowards
The surrender of America’s elites
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October 2, 2025 at 9:31 PM
All of these powerful people trying to save their own skin have effectively multiplied Trump’s attacks on constitutional government, by enhancing a false sense of inevitability and invincibility.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
As Texas flooded, key staff say FEMA’s leader could not be reached
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September 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
As Texas flooded, key staff say FEMA’s leader could not be reached
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The "Horst Wessel effect" refers to a powerful propaganda technique used by the Nazis, led by Joseph Goebbels, to transform the unremarkable death of a party activist into a political myth. This strategy created a martyr figure to unify the movement and generate popular support.
September 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The "Horst Wessel effect" refers to a powerful propaganda technique used by the Nazis, led by Joseph Goebbels, to transform the unremarkable death of a party activist into a political myth. This strategy created a martyr figure to unify the movement and generate popular support.
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The "Horst Wessel effect" refers to a powerful propaganda technique used by the Nazis, led by Joseph Goebbels, to transform the unremarkable death of a party activist into a political myth. This strategy created a martyr figure to unify the movement and generate popular support.
September 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The "Horst Wessel effect" refers to a powerful propaganda technique used by the Nazis, led by Joseph Goebbels, to transform the unremarkable death of a party activist into a political myth. This strategy created a martyr figure to unify the movement and generate popular support.
The "Horst Wessel effect" refers to a powerful propaganda technique used by the Nazis, led by Joseph Goebbels, to transform the unremarkable death of a party activist into a political myth. This strategy created a martyr figure to unify the movement and generate popular support.
September 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The "Horst Wessel effect" refers to a powerful propaganda technique used by the Nazis, led by Joseph Goebbels, to transform the unremarkable death of a party activist into a political myth. This strategy created a martyr figure to unify the movement and generate popular support.
In Texas, a Senate Race Turns Brutal Before It’s Even Declared
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www.nytimes.com/2025/09/03/u... #txlege
In Texas, a Senate Race Turns Brutal Before It’s Even Declared
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September 3, 2025 at 11:45 PM
In Texas, a Senate Race Turns Brutal Before It’s Even Declared
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/03/u... #txlege
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/03/u... #txlege
“The chief justice is presiding over the end of the rule of law in America,”
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The umpire who picked a side: John Roberts and the death of rule of law in America
The chief justice of the US has painted himself as a modern institutionalist over the past 20 years. Experts say he’s emboldening Trump’s drive toward authoritarianism
www.theguardian.com
September 2, 2025 at 5:52 PM
“The chief justice is presiding over the end of the rule of law in America,”
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How do YOU get involved? Athletes like @bradstuver.com are changing the game on and off the field by showing up, speaking out, and giving back.
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August 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
How do YOU get involved? Athletes like @bradstuver.com are changing the game on and off the field by showing up, speaking out, and giving back.
Get your tickets here: act.progresstexas.org/a/allstaract...
Get your tickets here: act.progresstexas.org/a/allstaract...
What Ghislaine Maxwell Told the Justice Department
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What Ghislaine Maxwell Told the Justice Department
Listening to the convicted sex offender’s lengthy interview reveals that she and her interviewer had one goal—to satisfy Donald Trump.
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September 2, 2025 at 5:23 PM
What Ghislaine Maxwell Told the Justice Department
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When people fight principled battles that they know they may lose, others pay attention.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/o...
Opinion | The Texas Democrats Won by Losing
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August 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
When people fight principled battles that they know they may lose, others pay attention.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/o...
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#NIH is hanging by a thread. The #CDC has been decimated. #RFK Jr. and Russell #Vought are psychopaths--I don't say this frivolously--they are cold, calculating, inflicting violence on millions through public policy. It is where we are right now. These men are not normal. 1/
August 28, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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A note of thanks to you and other brave journalists for providing us with vital news and information.
August 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A note of thanks to you and other brave journalists for providing us with vital news and information.
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Developers in Texas’s five largest cities want taxpayers to spend $10 billion on new convention centers, stadiums and entertainment districts. Only San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is demanding due diligence for this corporate welfare. www.houstonchronicle.com/business/col... #txlege
Tomlinson: Only one mayor is willing to question $10B in corporate welfare
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones lone voice questioning spending on convention centers in Texas’s five largest cities.
www.houstonchronicle.com
August 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Developers in Texas’s five largest cities want taxpayers to spend $10 billion on new convention centers, stadiums and entertainment districts. Only San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is demanding due diligence for this corporate welfare. www.houstonchronicle.com/business/col... #txlege