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@polpele.bsky.social
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Today, the movement to defund our neighborhood public schools moved ahead.

I spoke against SB 2 on the Senate Floor today and will keep fighting for Texas to fulfill its constitutional duty to fully fund our schools. #txlege
April 25, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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I’m about to board my flight to El Salvador, where I hope to meet with senior government officials to discuss the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

I also hope to see Kilmar and check on his condition — and remind him that we won’t stop fighting until he’s home.
Headed to El Salvador to meet with government officials and discuss return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
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April 16, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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"Section 504 is an important law that protects people with disabilities. Section 504 says you can’t discriminate against disabled people if you get money from the United States government."
Texas v. Becerra: What it is and How You Can Help Stop the Attack on Section 504 - DREDF
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
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February 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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February 5, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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This is exactly what we want to see from Democrats right now! There’s no excuse for Senate Democrats to be confirming any of Trump’s nominees while MAGA’s illegal power grab continues. If you’re represented by Sen. @schatz.bsky.social, be sure to thank him for fighting back against President Musk.
Exclusive | Democratic Senator Says He Will Stall Trump Nominees Until USAID Is Back
The move would require Senate Majority Leader John Thune to use precious floor time to advance the president’s nominees through the confirmation process.
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February 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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hello! just putting this here. please share in your signal groups and slacks.

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February 2, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Texas should not pass voucher Bill without properly funding public education first. Why do private school kids get 10K while public school students get 6K? Inequality starts at the Texas Legislature. Tell. your State Senator to Vote Nay on SB2. #PubEd #TxLege
February 2, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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When Congressman John Lewis was a child, he tried to get a library card. He was turned away & told “The Library is not for coloureds” 💔

He’s a civil rights icon, lover of books, recipient of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.

“The Library IS for Everyone” 💚
#BlackHistoryMonth
February 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
In hard times, find art that expresses how you feel. Celebrate those artists. Make sure they can thrive and are protected from harm. And grieve a little when they pass away and their art still rings so so true 50 years later.
Jules Feiffer, 1974
January 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM