Julie Oliver
@julieoliver.bsky.social
Outnumbered by pets. Amateur baker.
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Uvalde somehow didn't convince the NY Times that "something is seriously wrong in this nation," but Charlie Kirk's murder is a bridge too far.
Shooting school children they've completely normalized, but Kirk's death violated, "basic, common-sense, need-not-be-debated American" values.
Shooting school children they've completely normalized, but Kirk's death violated, "basic, common-sense, need-not-be-debated American" values.
After Kirk Killing, Americans Agree on One Thing: Something Is Seriously Wrong
www.nytimes.com
September 12, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Uvalde somehow didn't convince the NY Times that "something is seriously wrong in this nation," but Charlie Kirk's murder is a bridge too far.
Shooting school children they've completely normalized, but Kirk's death violated, "basic, common-sense, need-not-be-debated American" values.
Shooting school children they've completely normalized, but Kirk's death violated, "basic, common-sense, need-not-be-debated American" values.
Grateful that Rep Doggett is stepping down. The redrawn CD35 is an automatic GOP pickup, and a primary for CD37 would by pyrrhic and wasteful.
Now he can finally commit the +$6 million in cash he has on hand to driving historic statewide Dem turnout in Texas.
www.texastribune.org/2025/08/21/l...
Now he can finally commit the +$6 million in cash he has on hand to driving historic statewide Dem turnout in Texas.
www.texastribune.org/2025/08/21/l...
Doggett won’t seek reelection to Congress if new district is upheld by courts, paving way for Casar
Doggett has represented his hometown of Austin for over 50 years, in both the Legislature and Congress, surviving numerous Republican redistricting efforts to target his seat.
www.texastribune.org
August 21, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Grateful that Rep Doggett is stepping down. The redrawn CD35 is an automatic GOP pickup, and a primary for CD37 would by pyrrhic and wasteful.
Now he can finally commit the +$6 million in cash he has on hand to driving historic statewide Dem turnout in Texas.
www.texastribune.org/2025/08/21/l...
Now he can finally commit the +$6 million in cash he has on hand to driving historic statewide Dem turnout in Texas.
www.texastribune.org/2025/08/21/l...
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Earlier today, the Texas House adopted a new congressional map that is expected to shift 5 seats to the GOP.
The map goes to the state Senate.
Redistricting expert Michael Li answered questions from Bolts readers recently on what's unfolding in Texas:
The map goes to the state Senate.
Redistricting expert Michael Li answered questions from Bolts readers recently on what's unfolding in Texas:
A New Cycle of Texas Gerrymandering: Your Questions Answered
A redistricting expert answers questions from Bolts readers about the effort to redraw Texas’ congressional map, and its effects on communities of color and political representation.
boltsmag.org
August 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Earlier today, the Texas House adopted a new congressional map that is expected to shift 5 seats to the GOP.
The map goes to the state Senate.
Redistricting expert Michael Li answered questions from Bolts readers recently on what's unfolding in Texas:
The map goes to the state Senate.
Redistricting expert Michael Li answered questions from Bolts readers recently on what's unfolding in Texas:
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Finally, we get some in-depth news coverage on this!!
"New bill could shield police misconduct files as Uvalde lawsuit nears ruling"
"New bill could shield police misconduct files as Uvalde lawsuit nears ruling"
Bill to shield police records could keep Uvalde families from getting answers
SB 15, which a state Senate panel advanced Friday, could help Texas state police withhold records on their response to the 2022 Uvalde mass school shooting.
www.statesman.com
August 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Finally, we get some in-depth news coverage on this!!
"New bill could shield police misconduct files as Uvalde lawsuit nears ruling"
"New bill could shield police misconduct files as Uvalde lawsuit nears ruling"
These are the Congressional Democrats who will automatically lose their seats under the new Texas Republican gerrymandered maps.
open.substack.com/pub/julieoli...
open.substack.com/pub/julieoli...
Texas Republicans' new map hands Trump the House — no votes required
A precinct-level analysis of the current vs. proposed lines shows CD-9, CD-32, and CD-35 flip to the GOP on day one and several others shift right, with demographic context and side-by-side maps.
open.substack.com
August 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
These are the Congressional Democrats who will automatically lose their seats under the new Texas Republican gerrymandered maps.
open.substack.com/pub/julieoli...
open.substack.com/pub/julieoli...
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I put a lot of work into this. I would be so happy if you would read and share:
Why moving to the center won't save democrats:
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/moderation...
Why moving to the center won't save democrats:
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/moderation...
Moderation is overrated
In 2024, moderate candidates for the U.S. House barely outperformed the average partisan
www.gelliottmorris.com
August 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I put a lot of work into this. I would be so happy if you would read and share:
Why moving to the center won't save democrats:
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/moderation...
Why moving to the center won't save democrats:
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/moderation...
Austin:
Monday at 12:45 in the Capitol rotunda.
We’re gathering in the gallery to send a clear message: fair representation matters.
Your presence shows our leaders — and the public — that the people are watching.
[RSVP here](lu.ma/52exuyai)
Monday at 12:45 in the Capitol rotunda.
We’re gathering in the gallery to send a clear message: fair representation matters.
Your presence shows our leaders — and the public — that the people are watching.
[RSVP here](lu.ma/52exuyai)
August 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Austin:
Monday at 12:45 in the Capitol rotunda.
We’re gathering in the gallery to send a clear message: fair representation matters.
Your presence shows our leaders — and the public — that the people are watching.
[RSVP here](lu.ma/52exuyai)
Monday at 12:45 in the Capitol rotunda.
We’re gathering in the gallery to send a clear message: fair representation matters.
Your presence shows our leaders — and the public — that the people are watching.
[RSVP here](lu.ma/52exuyai)
This is the Texas Dem’s Hail Mary moment.
Texas’ safe-seat Congressional Democrats are sitting on over $16M.
They could fund the logistics of a quorum break without risking a single election.
The resources are there.
Is the courage?
open.substack.com/pub/julieoli...
Texas’ safe-seat Congressional Democrats are sitting on over $16M.
They could fund the logistics of a quorum break without risking a single election.
The resources are there.
Is the courage?
open.substack.com/pub/julieoli...
July 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
This is the Texas Dem’s Hail Mary moment.
Texas’ safe-seat Congressional Democrats are sitting on over $16M.
They could fund the logistics of a quorum break without risking a single election.
The resources are there.
Is the courage?
open.substack.com/pub/julieoli...
Texas’ safe-seat Congressional Democrats are sitting on over $16M.
They could fund the logistics of a quorum break without risking a single election.
The resources are there.
Is the courage?
open.substack.com/pub/julieoli...
Some Texas Democrats don’t have to worry about re-election. Extreme gerrymandering means their districts are “safe” in general elections.
They’re holding over $15 million in campaign cash — money that could stop Greg Abbott's gerrymandering attempt.
julieolivertx.substack.com/p/tell-texas...
They’re holding over $15 million in campaign cash — money that could stop Greg Abbott's gerrymandering attempt.
julieolivertx.substack.com/p/tell-texas...
July 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Some Texas Democrats don’t have to worry about re-election. Extreme gerrymandering means their districts are “safe” in general elections.
They’re holding over $15 million in campaign cash — money that could stop Greg Abbott's gerrymandering attempt.
julieolivertx.substack.com/p/tell-texas...
They’re holding over $15 million in campaign cash — money that could stop Greg Abbott's gerrymandering attempt.
julieolivertx.substack.com/p/tell-texas...
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There are only three political positions in America today
1) I like the fascism
2) I'll acquiesce to the fascism (reasons for this one vary: cowardice, access, denial, misguidedly thinking that acquiescence is savvy, etc)
3) I oppose the fascism
The rest is details
1) I like the fascism
2) I'll acquiesce to the fascism (reasons for this one vary: cowardice, access, denial, misguidedly thinking that acquiescence is savvy, etc)
3) I oppose the fascism
The rest is details
June 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
There are only three political positions in America today
1) I like the fascism
2) I'll acquiesce to the fascism (reasons for this one vary: cowardice, access, denial, misguidedly thinking that acquiescence is savvy, etc)
3) I oppose the fascism
The rest is details
1) I like the fascism
2) I'll acquiesce to the fascism (reasons for this one vary: cowardice, access, denial, misguidedly thinking that acquiescence is savvy, etc)
3) I oppose the fascism
The rest is details
June 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
About the "fight" between Trump and Elon:
Democrats in Congress should immediately get DOGE out of government systems, conduct a thorough systemwide audit, and tax Elon on the trillions of dollars of value that Americans' private data DOGE has illegally exfiltrated.
www.wired.com/story/big-ba...
Democrats in Congress should immediately get DOGE out of government systems, conduct a thorough systemwide audit, and tax Elon on the trillions of dollars of value that Americans' private data DOGE has illegally exfiltrated.
www.wired.com/story/big-ba...
‘Big Balls’ Is Officially a Full-Time Government Employee
The first wave of DOGE staffers was supposed to be gone after 130 days. Instead, core members of the team have signed on for the long haul.
www.wired.com
June 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
About the "fight" between Trump and Elon:
Democrats in Congress should immediately get DOGE out of government systems, conduct a thorough systemwide audit, and tax Elon on the trillions of dollars of value that Americans' private data DOGE has illegally exfiltrated.
www.wired.com/story/big-ba...
Democrats in Congress should immediately get DOGE out of government systems, conduct a thorough systemwide audit, and tax Elon on the trillions of dollars of value that Americans' private data DOGE has illegally exfiltrated.
www.wired.com/story/big-ba...
Julie Robbins is a job creator in Akron, OH -- good jobs offering a living wage, paid time offs, healthcare, retirement planning -- facing crippling component increases due to tariffs.
Trump tariffs kill main street America.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=paSM...
Trump tariffs kill main street America.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=paSM...
Small businesses under Trump’s tariffs: ‘I’m so angry that my own government has done this to me’
YouTube video by CNN
www.youtube.com
June 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Julie Robbins is a job creator in Akron, OH -- good jobs offering a living wage, paid time offs, healthcare, retirement planning -- facing crippling component increases due to tariffs.
Trump tariffs kill main street America.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=paSM...
Trump tariffs kill main street America.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=paSM...
"Finland's strategy involves prioritizing the development of affordable housing and cultivating a culture genuinely dedicated to...ensuring that they have a sense of purpose rather than merely survival."
www.spiegel.de/internationa...
www.spiegel.de/internationa...
A Paradigm Shift in Social Policy: How Finland Conquered Homelessness
For years, the number of homeless people has been rising in Europe. But not in Finland. The country's Housing First program aims to eliminate the problem by 2027. But how?
www.spiegel.de
June 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
"Finland's strategy involves prioritizing the development of affordable housing and cultivating a culture genuinely dedicated to...ensuring that they have a sense of purpose rather than merely survival."
www.spiegel.de/internationa...
www.spiegel.de/internationa...
Trump is dismantling the groundbreaking US science leadership that literally made America great.
www.technologyreview.com/2025/06/02/1...
www.technologyreview.com/2025/06/02/1...
The Trump administration has shut down more than 100 climate studies
Tens of millions of dollars in NSF grants have been slashed, and scientists fear the US is about to lose a generation of climate researchers.
www.technologyreview.com
June 2, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Trump is dismantling the groundbreaking US science leadership that literally made America great.
www.technologyreview.com/2025/06/02/1...
www.technologyreview.com/2025/06/02/1...
"He withheld more than $10 million from the paychecks of the nurses, doctors and others who worked [for him and]...used some of the money to buy a $2 million yacht and to pay for travel and purchases at high-end retailers, including Bergdorf Goodman and Cartier."
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
Trump Pardoned Tax Cheat After Mother Attended $1 Million Dinner
www.nytimes.com
May 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
"He withheld more than $10 million from the paychecks of the nurses, doctors and others who worked [for him and]...used some of the money to buy a $2 million yacht and to pay for travel and purchases at high-end retailers, including Bergdorf Goodman and Cartier."
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
Trillions of dollars in tax cuts to the world's richest person, Elon Musk.
Paid for with funding for adults with Down syndrome, pregnant moms living in poverty, and indigent senior citizens in nursing homes.
www.keranews.org/government/2...
Paid for with funding for adults with Down syndrome, pregnant moms living in poverty, and indigent senior citizens in nursing homes.
www.keranews.org/government/2...
Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP will have ‘dire consequences’ for low-income Texans, experts say
On Thursday, the U.S. House narrowly passed a sweeping bill that slashes about $3.8 trillion in taxes by scaling back social safety net programs including Medicaid and SNAP.
www.keranews.org
May 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Trillions of dollars in tax cuts to the world's richest person, Elon Musk.
Paid for with funding for adults with Down syndrome, pregnant moms living in poverty, and indigent senior citizens in nursing homes.
www.keranews.org/government/2...
Paid for with funding for adults with Down syndrome, pregnant moms living in poverty, and indigent senior citizens in nursing homes.
www.keranews.org/government/2...
Three things.
1. Feel what you feel.
2. Do NOT let them rob you of your joy.
3. Take an action today.
1. Feel what you feel.
2. Do NOT let them rob you of your joy.
3. Take an action today.
February 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Three things.
1. Feel what you feel.
2. Do NOT let them rob you of your joy.
3. Take an action today.
1. Feel what you feel.
2. Do NOT let them rob you of your joy.
3. Take an action today.
Just setting up my BlueSky account.
February 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Just setting up my BlueSky account.