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@barbz1770

Retired public school teacher and public librarian. Rural blue dot.

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Maybe competent people need to step in, kiss his butt and save our ass

07.03.2026 03:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We can do this. We CAN
If we will.

05.03.2026 15:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

She advocates for public ed.

28.01.2026 19:30 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

All we need to do as registered Texas voters (standing) is prove harm. Then we can sue. Abbott is a scourge.

26.01.2026 18:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I call crap.

14.01.2026 16:58 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I was wondering when the facts would arrive.

31.12.2025 03:56 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Isn’t he awesome?!

30.12.2025 13:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I live near Abilene. I know Forsan. Don’t give up.

30.12.2025 12:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

You are exactly correct.

24.12.2025 15:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Is this a 6th or 7th grade child?

21.12.2025 12:42 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Jasmine Crockett/ James Talarico. We have a choice in Texas. Finally!

08.12.2025 23:42 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

I’m asking the same question: Who are we?

04.12.2025 12:21 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Did I miss Abbott’s plan to feed hungry Texans during the SNAP purge? Surely there was a plan and I just missed it.

18.11.2025 14:55 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Can we please let Ally Vitaly go home? How many hours today?

13.11.2025 01:27 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I called her office. Went to VM. I m not in her district, but two of my adult children are. I said that and asked her not to withdraw her name. We do what we can.

12.11.2025 20:14 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

One of your best posts.

08.11.2025 13:30 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
This chart shows how ICE arrests in Texas have increased wince Trump took office. While there were thousands of ICE arrests under the Biden administration, they never exceeded 4,000 a month. Each month from February to July 2025, ICE arrests have exceeded 4,000 a month. In June 2025, ICE arrests reached around 7,400. ICE data used in this chart was provided by the Deportation Data Project.

This chart shows how ICE arrests in Texas have increased wince Trump took office. While there were thousands of ICE arrests under the Biden administration, they never exceeded 4,000 a month. Each month from February to July 2025, ICE arrests have exceeded 4,000 a month. In June 2025, ICE arrests reached around 7,400. ICE data used in this chart was provided by the Deportation Data Project.

ICE agents are arresting more immigrants on the streets and at routine check-ins than under President Biden.

Most of them don’t have criminal convictions despite pledges to pursue β€œthe worst of the worst.” www.texastribune.org/2025/11/03/t...

03.11.2025 17:26 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Page 135–end of first paragraph on the page says it all …”certain privileged men existed in a liminal space outside the law, no matter how dastardly their behavior.”

28.10.2025 18:05 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Chronicle Endorsements for the November 2025 Election β€’ The Austin Chronicle The Chronicle Editorial Board offers the following endorsements ahead of early voting (Oct. 20-31). On the ballot this fall: a tax rate increase for the city of Austin (Prop Q) and 17 proposed amendme...

I'm really struck by how many HELL NOs the Austin Chronicle's voting guide gave to proposed Texas state constitutional amendments that are on the ballot this year. Please VOTE against this stuff if you live in Texas. PLEASE. www.austinchronicle.com/topic/electi...

24.10.2025 16:23 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

Yes, we’re doing the work.

20.10.2025 12:41 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Let's get @ginafortexas.bsky.social the attention she deserves.

She's running for governor of Texas.

She's running for us. She's not running to keep the billionaires in power. (Greg Abbott is, tho.)

15.10.2025 15:30 πŸ‘ 172 πŸ” 96 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1
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Your right to read is being infringed upon, and librarians have become the first responders in the fight for democracy and First Amendment rights. Texas has become ground zero as sweeping book bans are adopted at an unprecedented rate.

Read MoreπŸ‘‰ ebx.sh/hwlQaW

14.10.2025 16:45 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Costco is three hours away, but sure. Also don’t suggest Trader Joe’s.

09.10.2025 17:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m just completely discouraged. That was the plan, right?

29.09.2025 01:24 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Well would you grow apathetic if your vote never counts?

29.09.2025 00:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Taught by a Texas football coach who was proud of right to work laws. Was a library director in Kansas. They are also proud of this law.

14.09.2025 19:06 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Going to guess it was a man.

07.09.2025 22:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just the most dimwitted people.

06.09.2025 15:22 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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State Rep. James Talarico to jump in Texas Senate race The rising star has been flirting with a bid as Democrats look to flip the Lone Star state.

Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is set to announce his Senate bid on Tuesday, according to three people familiar with the plans

The rising star has been flirting with a bid as Democrats look to flip the Lone Star state.

www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

05.09.2025 19:54 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1