Shea Jordan Smith
@sheajordansmith.bsky.social
Political loudspeaker | Previously GMMB, US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Councilman Larry V. Green + more | Public thoughts, personal opinions | Here because the South African gentrified the bird app linktr.ee/shea_jordan
It’s crazy that people still push this “Houston has no zoning” myth when clearly, we do.
It’s just disguised as endless loopholes, variances, and neighborhood veto power.
Like… how fucked are we if we’re having to mobilize the people just to get housing built?
It’s just disguised as endless loopholes, variances, and neighborhood veto power.
Like… how fucked are we if we’re having to mobilize the people just to get housing built?
November 12, 2025 at 3:23 AM
It’s crazy that people still push this “Houston has no zoning” myth when clearly, we do.
It’s just disguised as endless loopholes, variances, and neighborhood veto power.
Like… how fucked are we if we’re having to mobilize the people just to get housing built?
It’s just disguised as endless loopholes, variances, and neighborhood veto power.
Like… how fucked are we if we’re having to mobilize the people just to get housing built?
Donald Trump has laid off so many people that the government is now getting its economic data from DoorDash.
November 12, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Donald Trump has laid off so many people that the government is now getting its economic data from DoorDash.
The Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce 28th Annual Pinnacle Awards, celebrating 90 years of legacy and spotlighting the trailblazers shaping Houston’s business and advocacy landscape.
November 8, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce 28th Annual Pinnacle Awards, celebrating 90 years of legacy and spotlighting the trailblazers shaping Houston’s business and advocacy landscape.
This shit is ugly as hell… I will offer my services and personally come scrape it off of the walls in 2029
November 6, 2025 at 11:22 PM
This shit is ugly as hell… I will offer my services and personally come scrape it off of the walls in 2029
“Working every day to fix the streets” is hilarious when you’re the one who broke the plan in the first place.
Let’s not rewrite history here.
Let’s not rewrite history here.
November 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
“Working every day to fix the streets” is hilarious when you’re the one who broke the plan in the first place.
Let’s not rewrite history here.
Let’s not rewrite history here.
Why not… focus on it now?
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Why not… focus on it now?
Hung out with Houston’s favorite Isiah last night breaking down Election Day results in Houston, Harris County, Texas, and beyond.
TX-18 came up… and let’s just say I finally responded to a certain (former) candidate who tried to get bold online.
The grace has expired.
2+2=4%… DUMBASS!!!
TX-18 came up… and let’s just say I finally responded to a certain (former) candidate who tried to get bold online.
The grace has expired.
2+2=4%… DUMBASS!!!
November 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Hung out with Houston’s favorite Isiah last night breaking down Election Day results in Houston, Harris County, Texas, and beyond.
TX-18 came up… and let’s just say I finally responded to a certain (former) candidate who tried to get bold online.
The grace has expired.
2+2=4%… DUMBASS!!!
TX-18 came up… and let’s just say I finally responded to a certain (former) candidate who tried to get bold online.
The grace has expired.
2+2=4%… DUMBASS!!!
Hung out with Houston’s favorite “Isiah” tonight.
I wonder what we talked about…
I wonder what we talked about…
November 5, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Hung out with Houston’s favorite “Isiah” tonight.
I wonder what we talked about…
I wonder what we talked about…
Election Day isn’t the first day to vote—it’s your last chance!
Millions of Americans have already made their voices heard by voting early, you can too.
Polls across Texas are open from 7 AM to 7 PM.
As long as you’re in line by the cutoff time you can cast your ballot.
Millions of Americans have already made their voices heard by voting early, you can too.
Polls across Texas are open from 7 AM to 7 PM.
As long as you’re in line by the cutoff time you can cast your ballot.
November 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Election Day isn’t the first day to vote—it’s your last chance!
Millions of Americans have already made their voices heard by voting early, you can too.
Polls across Texas are open from 7 AM to 7 PM.
As long as you’re in line by the cutoff time you can cast your ballot.
Millions of Americans have already made their voices heard by voting early, you can too.
Polls across Texas are open from 7 AM to 7 PM.
As long as you’re in line by the cutoff time you can cast your ballot.
So the White House is openly confirming that CBS edited a Trump interview on 60 Minutes—the same network he once sued for editing an interview Kamala Harris, then settled with when it turned out they hadn’t done anything wrong.
To a settlement of $16 million.
To a settlement of $16 million.
November 3, 2025 at 3:05 AM
So the White House is openly confirming that CBS edited a Trump interview on 60 Minutes—the same network he once sued for editing an interview Kamala Harris, then settled with when it turned out they hadn’t done anything wrong.
To a settlement of $16 million.
To a settlement of $16 million.
Congratulations to the Greater Houston Black Chamber on 90 years of impact, legacy, and leadership… and to my friend Dr. Ashlei Atkins for breathing new life into the Pinnacle Awards, a moment honoring Black excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship that keep Houston moving forward.
November 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Congratulations to the Greater Houston Black Chamber on 90 years of impact, legacy, and leadership… and to my friend Dr. Ashlei Atkins for breathing new life into the Pinnacle Awards, a moment honoring Black excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship that keep Houston moving forward.
Christian Menefee said, “What runoff, ho?” 😮💨
October 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Christian Menefee said, “What runoff, ho?” 😮💨
Rafael, Fox News talking points aside, you’re smarter than this.
These aren’t the same thing.
Previous presidents reinforced democracy’s house. The current one is remodeling it for himself.
These aren’t the same thing.
Previous presidents reinforced democracy’s house. The current one is remodeling it for himself.
October 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Rafael, Fox News talking points aside, you’re smarter than this.
These aren’t the same thing.
Previous presidents reinforced democracy’s house. The current one is remodeling it for himself.
These aren’t the same thing.
Previous presidents reinforced democracy’s house. The current one is remodeling it for himself.
This quote + this image = THE KNEE IS IRON
October 20, 2025 at 7:48 PM
This quote + this image = THE KNEE IS IRON
Houston City Councilmember @tiffanydthomas.bsky.social did what she always does, speaking truth to power, channeling the legacy of the historic 18th District in her powerful introduction of our next Congressman, @cdmenefee.bsky.social.
The moment felt bigger than politics—it felt like history.
The moment felt bigger than politics—it felt like history.
October 20, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Houston City Councilmember @tiffanydthomas.bsky.social did what she always does, speaking truth to power, channeling the legacy of the historic 18th District in her powerful introduction of our next Congressman, @cdmenefee.bsky.social.
The moment felt bigger than politics—it felt like history.
The moment felt bigger than politics—it felt like history.
Christian Menefee is the fighter TX-18 needs to carry forward the legacy of Barbara Jordan, Mickey Leland, and Sheila Jackson Lee—bold, brilliant, and unafraid to speak truth to power.
So it’s only right that another Texas powerhouse, Jasmine Crockett, is placing her support behind him.
So it’s only right that another Texas powerhouse, Jasmine Crockett, is placing her support behind him.
October 20, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Christian Menefee is the fighter TX-18 needs to carry forward the legacy of Barbara Jordan, Mickey Leland, and Sheila Jackson Lee—bold, brilliant, and unafraid to speak truth to power.
So it’s only right that another Texas powerhouse, Jasmine Crockett, is placing her support behind him.
So it’s only right that another Texas powerhouse, Jasmine Crockett, is placing her support behind him.
it’s always a necessity to see the good Congresswoman from Dallas, @jasmineforus.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 3:38 AM
it’s always a necessity to see the good Congresswoman from Dallas, @jasmineforus.bsky.social
Looking at these poll numbers like:
October 17, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Looking at these poll numbers like:
According to the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston (and 1,200 likely voters surveyed between Oct. 7–11):
Christian Menefee: 27%
Amanda Edwards: 23%
Jolanda Jones: 15%
Carmen Maria Montiel: 6%
George Foreman IV: 4%
Other candidates: 12%
Undecided: 13%
Christian Menefee: 27%
Amanda Edwards: 23%
Jolanda Jones: 15%
Carmen Maria Montiel: 6%
George Foreman IV: 4%
Other candidates: 12%
Undecided: 13%
October 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
According to the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston (and 1,200 likely voters surveyed between Oct. 7–11):
Christian Menefee: 27%
Amanda Edwards: 23%
Jolanda Jones: 15%
Carmen Maria Montiel: 6%
George Foreman IV: 4%
Other candidates: 12%
Undecided: 13%
Christian Menefee: 27%
Amanda Edwards: 23%
Jolanda Jones: 15%
Carmen Maria Montiel: 6%
George Foreman IV: 4%
Other candidates: 12%
Undecided: 13%
Texas’s 18th Congressional District isn’t just another seat—it’s the seat that changed Texas politics.
Birthed from the Voting Rights Act and the 1970 Census, it’s the district Barbara Jordan built, carried on by Mickey Leland, Craig Washington, and notably, Sheila Jackson Lee.
Birthed from the Voting Rights Act and the 1970 Census, it’s the district Barbara Jordan built, carried on by Mickey Leland, Craig Washington, and notably, Sheila Jackson Lee.
October 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Texas’s 18th Congressional District isn’t just another seat—it’s the seat that changed Texas politics.
Birthed from the Voting Rights Act and the 1970 Census, it’s the district Barbara Jordan built, carried on by Mickey Leland, Craig Washington, and notably, Sheila Jackson Lee.
Birthed from the Voting Rights Act and the 1970 Census, it’s the district Barbara Jordan built, carried on by Mickey Leland, Craig Washington, and notably, Sheila Jackson Lee.
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@jasmineforus.bsky.social) on the government shutdown with @raeshandalias.bsky.social: “They didn’t ask me what would look good for those in South Dallas…. I don't work for him. He can't hire me. He can't fire me. The people that elected me in Texas 30 did…”
October 15, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@jasmineforus.bsky.social) on the government shutdown with @raeshandalias.bsky.social: “They didn’t ask me what would look good for those in South Dallas…. I don't work for him. He can't hire me. He can't fire me. The people that elected me in Texas 30 did…”
City of Houston Controller Chris Hollins: Painting over [the rainbow crosswalk again] would be a “waste of goddamn money”
October 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
City of Houston Controller Chris Hollins: Painting over [the rainbow crosswalk again] would be a “waste of goddamn money”
Political gerrymandering is back at it again in Fort Bend County—and this time, it’s uglier than ever.
In a 3–2 vote split along party lines, the Commissioners Court just approved a new map that weakens minority voting power and conveniently hands one man more undeveloped land in his precinct.
In a 3–2 vote split along party lines, the Commissioners Court just approved a new map that weakens minority voting power and conveniently hands one man more undeveloped land in his precinct.
October 14, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Political gerrymandering is back at it again in Fort Bend County—and this time, it’s uglier than ever.
In a 3–2 vote split along party lines, the Commissioners Court just approved a new map that weakens minority voting power and conveniently hands one man more undeveloped land in his precinct.
In a 3–2 vote split along party lines, the Commissioners Court just approved a new map that weakens minority voting power and conveniently hands one man more undeveloped land in his precinct.
It’s a solid gig when the Mayor actually respects the job and wants to collaborate—but when he’s petty, impulsive, and governing solely out of spite, it’s basically the worst job in Houston.
If you’ve got a real vision for what city policy could be, then yeah, it’s worth it.
If you’ve got a real vision for what city policy could be, then yeah, it’s worth it.
October 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM
It’s a solid gig when the Mayor actually respects the job and wants to collaborate—but when he’s petty, impulsive, and governing solely out of spite, it’s basically the worst job in Houston.
If you’ve got a real vision for what city policy could be, then yeah, it’s worth it.
If you’ve got a real vision for what city policy could be, then yeah, it’s worth it.
Starting October 13, Texans can apply for free to any public college or university through October 19.
From HCC, UH & TSU to UT & A&M, save up to hundreds in fees.
Apply once through ApplyTexas and shoot your shot—because access to higher education shouldn’t come with a high price tag.
From HCC, UH & TSU to UT & A&M, save up to hundreds in fees.
Apply once through ApplyTexas and shoot your shot—because access to higher education shouldn’t come with a high price tag.
October 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Starting October 13, Texans can apply for free to any public college or university through October 19.
From HCC, UH & TSU to UT & A&M, save up to hundreds in fees.
Apply once through ApplyTexas and shoot your shot—because access to higher education shouldn’t come with a high price tag.
From HCC, UH & TSU to UT & A&M, save up to hundreds in fees.
Apply once through ApplyTexas and shoot your shot—because access to higher education shouldn’t come with a high price tag.