That Chavez Chica
@thatchavezchica.bsky.social
Dir. of Comms. & Public Affairs at a California advocacy org. I read too much news. Political, history, and astro-nerd, with a Latina book club.
Supporting character energy. #CALeg
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📍ℕ𝕒𝕙𝕦𝕒 | ℕ𝕚𝕤𝕖𝕟𝕒𝕟
Supporting character energy. #CALeg
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📍ℕ𝕒𝕙𝕦𝕒 | ℕ𝕚𝕤𝕖𝕟𝕒𝕟
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NEW: ICE has finally released post-shutdown detention data. The latest data reveals that a full 40%(!) of people arrested in the interior and held in ICE detention have no criminal record; no criminal charges or prior convictions. That is up from just 4% when Trump took office.
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NEW: ICE has finally released post-shutdown detention data. The latest data reveals that a full 40%(!) of people arrested in the interior and held in ICE detention have no criminal record; no criminal charges or prior convictions. That is up from just 4% when Trump took office.
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Agents rappelled from a Black Hawk helicopter in a massive show of force. Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building.
But after the cameras were gone, federal prosecutors did not charge anyone.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social & @blockclubchi.bsky.social
But after the cameras were gone, federal prosecutors did not charge anyone.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social & @blockclubchi.bsky.social
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Agents rappelled from a Black Hawk helicopter in a massive show of force. Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building.
But after the cameras were gone, federal prosecutors did not charge anyone.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social & @blockclubchi.bsky.social
But after the cameras were gone, federal prosecutors did not charge anyone.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social & @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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How a Texas shrimper stalled Exxon’s $10bn plastics plant | Shilpi Chhotray
How a Texas shrimper stalled Exxon’s $10bn plastics plant | Shilpi Chhotray
Diane Wilson recognized Exxon’s playbook – and showed how local people can take on even the most entrenched industries
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
How a Texas shrimper stalled Exxon’s $10bn plastics plant | Shilpi Chhotray
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Grijalva: That is why I will sign the discharge petition right now to release the Epstein files. Justice cannot wait another day.
November 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Grijalva: That is why I will sign the discharge petition right now to release the Epstein files. Justice cannot wait another day.
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
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The ICE raid on a Chicago apartment building that saw doors kicked in, children zip-tied, and armed agents rappelling from a helicopter?
It has resulted in ZERO criminal charges. www.propublica.org/article/chic...
It has resulted in ZERO criminal charges. www.propublica.org/article/chic...
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The ICE raid on a Chicago apartment building that saw doors kicked in, children zip-tied, and armed agents rappelling from a helicopter?
It has resulted in ZERO criminal charges. www.propublica.org/article/chic...
It has resulted in ZERO criminal charges. www.propublica.org/article/chic...
SNAP UPDATE: CA agencies must take immediate steps to ensure households receive their full November allotments. The reduction in maximum allotments for Nov. is no longer in effect. State agencies should immediately resume issuing combined allotments for Nov. & Dec. www.fns.usda.gov/snap/benefit...
www.fns.usda.gov
November 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
SNAP UPDATE: CA agencies must take immediate steps to ensure households receive their full November allotments. The reduction in maximum allotments for Nov. is no longer in effect. State agencies should immediately resume issuing combined allotments for Nov. & Dec. www.fns.usda.gov/snap/benefit...
Adam Gray, is the compromise here with us now? 👀
(@kvprnews.bsky.social Speaks With California Rep. Adam Gray Just As Historic Government Shutdown Ends)
www.kvpr.org/podcast/cent...
(@kvprnews.bsky.social Speaks With California Rep. Adam Gray Just As Historic Government Shutdown Ends)
www.kvpr.org/podcast/cent...
Nov. 13: KVPR Speaks With Rep. Adam Gray Just As Historic Government Shutdown Ends
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday night to end the longest shutdown in U.S. history. The bill restores federal worker salaries and food aid benefits that had slowed earlier this mon...
www.kvpr.org
November 13, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Adam Gray, is the compromise here with us now? 👀
(@kvprnews.bsky.social Speaks With California Rep. Adam Gray Just As Historic Government Shutdown Ends)
www.kvpr.org/podcast/cent...
(@kvprnews.bsky.social Speaks With California Rep. Adam Gray Just As Historic Government Shutdown Ends)
www.kvpr.org/podcast/cent...
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Lastly, don't forget to join our town hall this Thursday, 11/13 @ 5:30 PM to learn more about what comes next after Prop. 50: bit.ly/BeyondProp50
November 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Lastly, don't forget to join our town hall this Thursday, 11/13 @ 5:30 PM to learn more about what comes next after Prop. 50: bit.ly/BeyondProp50
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BREAKING: Starbucks workers have launched a massive, nationwide strike.
Baristas in 40 cities have walked off the job on the busiest day of Starbucks' year.
Upwards of 12,000 @sbworkersunited.org members could ultimately go on strike as the union escalates.
Baristas in 40 cities have walked off the job on the busiest day of Starbucks' year.
Upwards of 12,000 @sbworkersunited.org members could ultimately go on strike as the union escalates.
November 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
BREAKING: Starbucks workers have launched a massive, nationwide strike.
Baristas in 40 cities have walked off the job on the busiest day of Starbucks' year.
Upwards of 12,000 @sbworkersunited.org members could ultimately go on strike as the union escalates.
Baristas in 40 cities have walked off the job on the busiest day of Starbucks' year.
Upwards of 12,000 @sbworkersunited.org members could ultimately go on strike as the union escalates.
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A bipartisan effort to force the House to vote on a measure that would compel the Justice Department to release the Epstein files advanced to the next stage after it received a 218th signature on Wednesday.
Here's how the process will work.
Here's how the process will work.
What’s Behind the Coming House Vote on Releasing the Epstein Files
Proponents of fuller transparency used an arcane rule to prod their leaders to act. When it became clear they had succeeded, the speaker agreed to hold a vote.
nyti.ms
November 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
A bipartisan effort to force the House to vote on a measure that would compel the Justice Department to release the Epstein files advanced to the next stage after it received a 218th signature on Wednesday.
Here's how the process will work.
Here's how the process will work.
By 2030, A.I. data centers are estimated to be using 731 to 1,125 million cubic meters of water per year, according to the study. This is the same consumption as 6 million to 10 million American households, researchers said.
www.sacbee.com/news/nation-...
www.sacbee.com/news/nation-...
AI data centers could be coming to a city near you. Can your state handle it?
Companies like OpenAI and Meta are moving forward with massive data center plans.
www.sacbee.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
By 2030, A.I. data centers are estimated to be using 731 to 1,125 million cubic meters of water per year, according to the study. This is the same consumption as 6 million to 10 million American households, researchers said.
www.sacbee.com/news/nation-...
www.sacbee.com/news/nation-...
California voters overwhelmingly pass Prop 50.
GOP files a lawsuit.
1) This is the first time Californians have had the opportunity to directly vote on a map. (Does that not SCREAM democracy?)
2) Latino vote? Didn't ya'll JUST say it disenfranchised us? (Have you seen our exit poll numbers?)
GOP files a lawsuit.
1) This is the first time Californians have had the opportunity to directly vote on a map. (Does that not SCREAM democracy?)
2) Latino vote? Didn't ya'll JUST say it disenfranchised us? (Have you seen our exit poll numbers?)
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ALT: Teyana Taylor GIF
media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:01 PM
California voters overwhelmingly pass Prop 50.
GOP files a lawsuit.
1) This is the first time Californians have had the opportunity to directly vote on a map. (Does that not SCREAM democracy?)
2) Latino vote? Didn't ya'll JUST say it disenfranchised us? (Have you seen our exit poll numbers?)
GOP files a lawsuit.
1) This is the first time Californians have had the opportunity to directly vote on a map. (Does that not SCREAM democracy?)
2) Latino vote? Didn't ya'll JUST say it disenfranchised us? (Have you seen our exit poll numbers?)
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I do think yesterday’s results reinforced the dynamic that while much of the American leadership class is chickenshit, most of the electorate is not
November 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I do think yesterday’s results reinforced the dynamic that while much of the American leadership class is chickenshit, most of the electorate is not
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Trump: "It's time for Republicans to do what they have to do and that's terminate the filibuster ... we should start tonight with 'the country's open, congratulations,' then we should pass voted ID, we should pass no mail in voting ... you go to a grocery store, you have to give ID."
November 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Trump: "It's time for Republicans to do what they have to do and that's terminate the filibuster ... we should start tonight with 'the country's open, congratulations,' then we should pass voted ID, we should pass no mail in voting ... you go to a grocery store, you have to give ID."
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Johnny DuPree, a Democrat who served as the mayor of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, for 16 years, has won a Republican-held Mississippi Senate seat.
With 92% of the vote in as of 9 p.m. Tuesday, DuPree led Republican Anna Rush in the special election for Mississippi Senate District 45 by a 71%-29%.
With 92% of the vote in as of 9 p.m. Tuesday, DuPree led Republican Anna Rush in the special election for Mississippi Senate District 45 by a 71%-29%.
Democrat Johnny DuPree Flips Republican-Held Mississippi Senate District in Forrest County
Johnny DuPree, a Democrat who served as the mayor of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, for 16 years, has flipped a Republican-held Mississippi Senate seat.
www.mississippifreepress.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Johnny DuPree, a Democrat who served as the mayor of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, for 16 years, has won a Republican-held Mississippi Senate seat.
With 92% of the vote in as of 9 p.m. Tuesday, DuPree led Republican Anna Rush in the special election for Mississippi Senate District 45 by a 71%-29%.
With 92% of the vote in as of 9 p.m. Tuesday, DuPree led Republican Anna Rush in the special election for Mississippi Senate District 45 by a 71%-29%.
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BREAKING: Mississippi Democrats have now flipped two state Senate seats—putting them on the verge of breaking the Mississippi GOP's supermajority.
Theresa Gillespie Isom has defeated Republican opponent Charlie Hoots, who she leads in the current vote tally by about 2-1.
Theresa Gillespie Isom has defeated Republican opponent Charlie Hoots, who she leads in the current vote tally by about 2-1.
Democrat Theresa Gillespie Isom Flips GOP-Held Mississippi Senate Seat in North Mississippi
Theresa Gillespie Isom, a North Mississippi Democrat, has won a special election for Mississippi Senate District 2, flipping a GOP-held seat.
www.mississippifreepress.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:03 AM
BREAKING: Mississippi Democrats have now flipped two state Senate seats—putting them on the verge of breaking the Mississippi GOP's supermajority.
Theresa Gillespie Isom has defeated Republican opponent Charlie Hoots, who she leads in the current vote tally by about 2-1.
Theresa Gillespie Isom has defeated Republican opponent Charlie Hoots, who she leads in the current vote tally by about 2-1.
Exit polls are like buttaaaa to me. 🍿🥰
a toaster with a slice of toast sticking out of it and the words good night
ALT: a toaster with a slice of toast sticking out of it and the words good night
media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Exit polls are like buttaaaa to me. 🍿🥰
PBS is showing numbers coming in for California's special election redistricting ballot measure, Prop 50: www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
#Prop50 #California #Election
#Prop50 #California #Election
Live Results: California 2025 election on Proposition 50
Passing Proposition 50 would implement a new congressional map, which passed the state legislature in August, for the next three election cycles.
www.pbs.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:06 AM
PBS is showing numbers coming in for California's special election redistricting ballot measure, Prop 50: www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
#Prop50 #California #Election
#Prop50 #California #Election
Zohran Mamdani is the projected winner! NYC Mayor Election: www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
NYC Mayor Election 2025 Live Results: Mamdani, Cuomo, Sliwa
See live results from the 2025 New York City mayoral election. Track vote counts and updates as polls close on Election Day.
www.nbcnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Zohran Mamdani is the projected winner! NYC Mayor Election: www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
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On the ballot today:
-NYC: Mayor
-Minneapolis: Mayor
-VA: Governor, Lt. Governor, AG, and state House
-NJ: Governor
-PA: State Supreme Court
-GA: Public Service Commission
-TX: TX-18 U.S. House
-CA: Prop 50
This is a reminder of how crucial it is to vote up AND down the ballot.
-NYC: Mayor
-Minneapolis: Mayor
-VA: Governor, Lt. Governor, AG, and state House
-NJ: Governor
-PA: State Supreme Court
-GA: Public Service Commission
-TX: TX-18 U.S. House
-CA: Prop 50
This is a reminder of how crucial it is to vote up AND down the ballot.
November 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
On the ballot today:
-NYC: Mayor
-Minneapolis: Mayor
-VA: Governor, Lt. Governor, AG, and state House
-NJ: Governor
-PA: State Supreme Court
-GA: Public Service Commission
-TX: TX-18 U.S. House
-CA: Prop 50
This is a reminder of how crucial it is to vote up AND down the ballot.
-NYC: Mayor
-Minneapolis: Mayor
-VA: Governor, Lt. Governor, AG, and state House
-NJ: Governor
-PA: State Supreme Court
-GA: Public Service Commission
-TX: TX-18 U.S. House
-CA: Prop 50
This is a reminder of how crucial it is to vote up AND down the ballot.
🔊 This morning, the executive directors of @courageca.bsky.social and @thenation.com joined @kalwradio.bsky.social "Your Call" to discuss SNAP benefits, key Nov. 4 elections, and Prop. 50. 🗳️🇺🇸
#SNAP #Elections #Prop50 #California
www.kalw.org/show/your-ca...
#SNAP #Elections #Prop50 #California
www.kalw.org/show/your-ca...
Key elections held across the country as government shutdown continues
As millions vote in important races across the country, the Trump Administration has announced that it will only partially fund SNAP benefits as the shutdown continues.
www.kalw.org
November 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
🔊 This morning, the executive directors of @courageca.bsky.social and @thenation.com joined @kalwradio.bsky.social "Your Call" to discuss SNAP benefits, key Nov. 4 elections, and Prop. 50. 🗳️🇺🇸
#SNAP #Elections #Prop50 #California
www.kalw.org/show/your-ca...
#SNAP #Elections #Prop50 #California
www.kalw.org/show/your-ca...
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After a judge ordered Donald Trump to make SNAP payments, the wannabe king declared he will defy a court order and won't help people afford groceries.
Trump's message to 42 million Americans: eat dirt.
Trump's message to 42 million Americans: eat dirt.
November 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
After a judge ordered Donald Trump to make SNAP payments, the wannabe king declared he will defy a court order and won't help people afford groceries.
Trump's message to 42 million Americans: eat dirt.
Trump's message to 42 million Americans: eat dirt.
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NEW @motherjones.com: After Trump's DOJ cancelled $500 million in anti-violence grants, an influential nonprofit, @ejusa.bsky.social, closed. Several similar orgs may meet the same fate.
Deep dive into the Trump admin's attack on community violence intervention, a proven way to build public safety:
Deep dive into the Trump admin's attack on community violence intervention, a proven way to build public safety:
How Trump’s DOJ wiped out a pioneering anti-violence nonprofit
“We’re just the tip of the iceberg.”
www.motherjones.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
NEW @motherjones.com: After Trump's DOJ cancelled $500 million in anti-violence grants, an influential nonprofit, @ejusa.bsky.social, closed. Several similar orgs may meet the same fate.
Deep dive into the Trump admin's attack on community violence intervention, a proven way to build public safety:
Deep dive into the Trump admin's attack on community violence intervention, a proven way to build public safety: