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Houston’s “civility ordinance” against sitting or sleeping on sidewalks comes under more scrutiny for its treatment of the homeless. One woman got more than 780 tickets, adding up to nearly $200,000 in fines, from 2016 thru 2025.
Are we just kicking people around more than helping them?
Are we just kicking people around more than helping them?
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Houston’s “civility ordinance” against sitting or sleeping on sidewalks comes under more scrutiny for its treatment of the homeless. One woman got more than 780 tickets, adding up to nearly $200,000 in fines, from 2016 thru 2025.
Are we just kicking people around more than helping them?
Are we just kicking people around more than helping them?
November 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Houston’s “civility ordinance” against sitting or sleeping on sidewalks comes under more scrutiny for its treatment of the homeless. One woman got more than 780 tickets, adding up to nearly $200,000 in fines, from 2016 thru 2025.
Are we just kicking people around more than helping them?
Are we just kicking people around more than helping them?
Act like you live in a democracy - because you still do. 💯🧵
My mistake has been trying to explain what "fascism" is to people who don't care what it is.
So I'm going to try something else. Let's do this as a practical thought exercise.
If America *were* fascist *today* - what would you have to do differently in your daily life? /1
So I'm going to try something else. Let's do this as a practical thought exercise.
If America *were* fascist *today* - what would you have to do differently in your daily life? /1
November 16, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Act like you live in a democracy - because you still do. 💯🧵
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If you're a professor at Texas A&M, you'll need to receive written authorization from the university president before discussing this incident on campus.
November 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
If you're a professor at Texas A&M, you'll need to receive written authorization from the university president before discussing this incident on campus.
Houston’s “civility ordinance” against sitting or sleeping on sidewalks comes under more scrutiny for its treatment of the homeless. One woman got more than 780 tickets, adding up to nearly $200,000 in fines, from 2016 thru 2025.
Are we just kicking people around more than helping them?
Are we just kicking people around more than helping them?
November 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Houston’s “civility ordinance” against sitting or sleeping on sidewalks comes under more scrutiny for its treatment of the homeless. One woman got more than 780 tickets, adding up to nearly $200,000 in fines, from 2016 thru 2025.
Are we just kicking people around more than helping them?
Are we just kicking people around more than helping them?
“I have talked to old men who were on battlefields during that minute. They have told me in one way or another that the sudden silence was the Voice of God.”
Nov. 11, 1918 - WW1 Ends
Imperial War Museum recording of when the guns fell silent,…and then bird song returns
#VeteransDay #ArmistanceDay
Nov. 11, 1918 - WW1 Ends
Imperial War Museum recording of when the guns fell silent,…and then bird song returns
#VeteransDay #ArmistanceDay
November 12, 2025 at 1:25 AM
“I have talked to old men who were on battlefields during that minute. They have told me in one way or another that the sudden silence was the Voice of God.”
Nov. 11, 1918 - WW1 Ends
Imperial War Museum recording of when the guns fell silent,…and then bird song returns
#VeteransDay #ArmistanceDay
Nov. 11, 1918 - WW1 Ends
Imperial War Museum recording of when the guns fell silent,…and then bird song returns
#VeteransDay #ArmistanceDay
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Dreamers were once obvious candidates for a path to citizenship. Now, they’re getting picked up, detained, and set for potential deportation.
Then they came for the Dreamers
Immigrants brought here as children were told they wouldn’t be deported. Now, they’re being targeted anyway.
www.motherjones.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Dreamers were once obvious candidates for a path to citizenship. Now, they’re getting picked up, detained, and set for potential deportation.
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New York millionaires: threatening to flee the city since 2009
November 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
New York millionaires: threatening to flee the city since 2009
Over the Congress ,
and through the courts,
to the poorhouse we’ll go
🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶
and through the courts,
to the poorhouse we’ll go
🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶
November 8, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Over the Congress ,
and through the courts,
to the poorhouse we’ll go
🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶
and through the courts,
to the poorhouse we’ll go
🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶
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Tomorrow is another Election Day and there are multitudes of things that incredibly important. Including school board, MANY propositions, district 18’s congressional seat, a Houston City Council seat. Go to harrisvotes.com to get a sample ballot.
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harrisvotes.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Tomorrow is another Election Day and there are multitudes of things that incredibly important. Including school board, MANY propositions, district 18’s congressional seat, a Houston City Council seat. Go to harrisvotes.com to get a sample ballot.
Houston may have a new congressperson for TX-18 as early as Nov 5th – if a run-off is not necessary. But will they be sworn-in?
The situation in Arizona is why you should wonder
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
The situation in Arizona is why you should wonder
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Arizona Sues U.S. House Over Speaker Johnson's Refusal to Swear In Rep. Elect Grijalva
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 26, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Houston may have a new congressperson for TX-18 as early as Nov 5th – if a run-off is not necessary. But will they be sworn-in?
The situation in Arizona is why you should wonder
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
The situation in Arizona is why you should wonder
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Stephen Miller better be careful. His nose is so brown he might end-up being profiled and deported. 😏
Stephen Miller: "Let me just say Mr President that this country was going to die without you. This country was going to actually die without you ... you alone saved it."
October 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Stephen Miller better be careful. His nose is so brown he might end-up being profiled and deported. 😏
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Yeah… no. Tell that to literally anyone buying groceries or paying their electric bill.
October 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Yeah… no. Tell that to literally anyone buying groceries or paying their electric bill.
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In social movement studies, we talk about how marches and protests expand the threshold of acceptable risk so that people take more and bigger social risks IN PUBLIC, EN MASSE. This is extremely important for the bourgeois white folks holding signs and building social rapport.
Not a shitpost: #NoKings is feel-good performative activism for comfortable mostly upper and upper middle class white folks and that’s good, actually. Millions of people in the streets protesting a fascist regime is good. It is good for the normie baseline to be massive displays of public dissent.
October 19, 2025 at 1:44 AM
In social movement studies, we talk about how marches and protests expand the threshold of acceptable risk so that people take more and bigger social risks IN PUBLIC, EN MASSE. This is extremely important for the bourgeois white folks holding signs and building social rapport.
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𝗡𝗢 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 - 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧
Governor Santa Abbott should know better than threaten Texan’s free speech. Turn out Texas!
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby
Governor Santa Abbott should know better than threaten Texan’s free speech. Turn out Texas!
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby
October 18, 2025 at 1:40 AM
𝗡𝗢 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 - 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧
Governor Santa Abbott should know better than threaten Texan’s free speech. Turn out Texas!
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby
Governor Santa Abbott should know better than threaten Texan’s free speech. Turn out Texas!
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby
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heartbroken to learn the pope sympathizes with the poor. how can i continue to believe in god
October 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
heartbroken to learn the pope sympathizes with the poor. how can i continue to believe in god
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It’s almost time. In preparation, since we’re in Texas and it’s still 90 degrees out, make sure you drink lots of water, bring snacks, wear sunscreen and bug repellant. Stay safe. If you feel unwell or you see someone else needing help, look for a medic or go to a booth. Photo Credit: Nora Dayton
October 18, 2025 at 1:48 AM
It’s almost time. In preparation, since we’re in Texas and it’s still 90 degrees out, make sure you drink lots of water, bring snacks, wear sunscreen and bug repellant. Stay safe. If you feel unwell or you see someone else needing help, look for a medic or go to a booth. Photo Credit: Nora Dayton
𝗡𝗢 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 - 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧
Governor Santa Abbott should know better than threaten Texan’s free speech. Turn out Texas!
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby
Governor Santa Abbott should know better than threaten Texan’s free speech. Turn out Texas!
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby
October 18, 2025 at 1:40 AM
𝗡𝗢 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 - 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧
Governor Santa Abbott should know better than threaten Texan’s free speech. Turn out Texas!
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby
Governor Santa Abbott should know better than threaten Texan’s free speech. Turn out Texas!
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby
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Be Someone who stands for democracy.
NO KINGS - HOUSTON PROTEST
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby
NO KINGS - HOUSTON PROTEST
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby
October 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Be Someone who stands for democracy.
NO KINGS - HOUSTON PROTEST
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby
NO KINGS - HOUSTON PROTEST
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby
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We’re not saying to dress up in inflatable costumes this Saturday in 90 degree weather… but if you do, take breaks, drink water, and ice packs are your friend. 2 PM Houston City Hall 901 Bagby Street #BeSomeone #50501Houston #CommunitiesAtWork
ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert
October 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
We’re not saying to dress up in inflatable costumes this Saturday in 90 degree weather… but if you do, take breaks, drink water, and ice packs are your friend. 2 PM Houston City Hall 901 Bagby Street #BeSomeone #50501Houston #CommunitiesAtWork
Be Someone who stands for democracy.
NO KINGS - HOUSTON PROTEST
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby
NO KINGS - HOUSTON PROTEST
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby
October 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Be Someone who stands for democracy.
NO KINGS - HOUSTON PROTEST
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby
NO KINGS - HOUSTON PROTEST
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby
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“Now we have a would-be king who wants to take democracy away…
F🤬ck that!”
NO KINGS - HOUSTON PROTEST
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby
F🤬ck that!”
NO KINGS - HOUSTON PROTEST
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby
October 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
“Now we have a would-be king who wants to take democracy away…
F🤬ck that!”
NO KINGS - HOUSTON PROTEST
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby
F🤬ck that!”
NO KINGS - HOUSTON PROTEST
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby
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Portland, OR, 2025
October 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Portland, OR, 2025
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Data shows Administration's claims on renewables are wrong, states with higher shares of renewables typically have lower electricity costs. Markets are choosing renewables based on price.
Also, buyers' remorse from the Permian as oil prices plunge. 1/2
Also, buyers' remorse from the Permian as oil prices plunge. 1/2
October 12, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Data shows Administration's claims on renewables are wrong, states with higher shares of renewables typically have lower electricity costs. Markets are choosing renewables based on price.
Also, buyers' remorse from the Permian as oil prices plunge. 1/2
Also, buyers' remorse from the Permian as oil prices plunge. 1/2
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Resistance is NOT a one lane highway.
Maybe your lane’s protesting, Maybe your lane’s organizing, Maybe your lane’s art activism, Maybe your lane’s surviving the day. DON’T feel guilty for not occupying every lane. DON’T shame another lane for not occupying yours. We need all of them. #BeSomeone
Maybe your lane’s protesting, Maybe your lane’s organizing, Maybe your lane’s art activism, Maybe your lane’s surviving the day. DON’T feel guilty for not occupying every lane. DON’T shame another lane for not occupying yours. We need all of them. #BeSomeone
September 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Resistance is NOT a one lane highway.
Maybe your lane’s protesting, Maybe your lane’s organizing, Maybe your lane’s art activism, Maybe your lane’s surviving the day. DON’T feel guilty for not occupying every lane. DON’T shame another lane for not occupying yours. We need all of them. #BeSomeone
Maybe your lane’s protesting, Maybe your lane’s organizing, Maybe your lane’s art activism, Maybe your lane’s surviving the day. DON’T feel guilty for not occupying every lane. DON’T shame another lane for not occupying yours. We need all of them. #BeSomeone
“Now we have a would-be king who wants to take democracy away…
F🤬ck that!”
NO KINGS - HOUSTON PROTEST
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby
F🤬ck that!”
NO KINGS - HOUSTON PROTEST
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby
October 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
“Now we have a would-be king who wants to take democracy away…
F🤬ck that!”
NO KINGS - HOUSTON PROTEST
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby
F🤬ck that!”
NO KINGS - HOUSTON PROTEST
Saturday, October 18
2-6pm
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby