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houston, tx
Joined July 2009
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Every time folks talk about Black folks and our “qualifications”, I’m reminded of the legend Coach Thompson.
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Incidentally, Texans: the deadline to register to vote in time for the primaries is Jan 31--Monday--so take a moment to check your registration, here: teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP…
Speaking of, if you’ve faced a similar issue—or other unexpected issues as a result of this new law—please let me know! There are 17 million registered voters in Texas, you’re probably not alone…
Imagine all the people facing similar issues who are not being reported on. What an embarrassment.
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Hi. I’m Joe, former Mayor of Galveston & grandson of Watergate prosecutor, Leon Jaworski. I’m a Democrat running for TX Attorney General. RT & follow to help me rid TX of criminally-indicted Ken Paxton who thinks he is above the law. Let's #TurnTXBlue together. #JaworskiforTXAG
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Klay Thompson had 43 points on 4 dribbles and some of y’all out here having 4 points on 43 dribbles.
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I’m Ben Chou, the person who created drive thru voting in Texas — causing Republicans to lose their minds and pass a bill outlawing drive thru voting. Now I’m running for office in Texas to flip a seat blue. Can you RT and help me fight back against voter suppression? – at Houston, TX
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That speech was a counterterrorism speech. That's how this ends, treating the elements that support violence or the threat of it for political gain as illegitimate. Biden didn't try to negotiate; he sought to isolate. No other alternatives will work. #January6th
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vilasinator retweeted
Last call for @houstonisd runoff! Vote at any open Harris County poll. District 7 polls:
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Good morning, Houston! Thank you for all the kind birthday wishes! Celebrate with me by voting and reminding friends and family to vote today! 🥳🎈🗳 Find a poll ⁦at harrisvotes.com!
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vilasinator retweeted
Two days left to early vote! Join parents, teachers, and community leaders in voting @Anne4HISD! Vote early at the Houston Marriott Westchase, HCC West Loop Campus, West Gray Multi-service Center, or the Heights SPHST Lodge. 7am-7pm Monday 12/6 or Tuesday 12/7.
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I just filed for re-election, and I’m ready to work relentlessly to protect all of the progress we’ve made over the last three years. If you care about the future of Harris County and Texas, too much is at stake to sit this one out. Join the fight--->secure.actblue.com/donate/so…
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Dear America: My name is Mansoor Shams and I’m a Muslim American US Marine Veteran who served this nation with his life. If you’re truly grateful for my service, please RT @laurenboebert to let her know you stand with me in standing against her anti-Muslim behavior.
Replying to @patriottakes
Over the Thanksgiving break, Lauren Boebert said she was recently in a Capitol elevator with Ilhan Omar when a fretful Capitol police officer ran up. Lauren Boebert said: “Well, she doesn’t have a backpack. We should be fine.” Boebert then called Ilhan Omar, “jihad squad.”
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Today is the first day of early voting in the runoffs and a good day to go vote to reelect Anne Sung as a HISD trustee. You can vote at any early voting location. For polling locations see @HarrisVotes. For more info on Anne Sung see @Anne4HISD. Just do it.
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vilasinator retweeted
I am working to make HISD better for our kids by improving special education, increasing budget efficiency, and investing more money in classrooms & teachers. Early Voting: Nov 29-Dec 7. Election Day: Dec 11 @LiftMemorial @PeterHotez @poppy_northcutt @HLGBTQCaucus @mr_dsantos – at Houston, TX
President Biden is delivering for the American people. #LetsGoBrandon
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Never knew skateboards were more threatening than AR15s
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Texas will receive about $35.44 billion over five years for roads, bridges, pipes, ports, broadband access and other projects after federal lawmakers passed a long-anticipated national infrastructure bill on Friday. bit.ly/2Yuo5qW
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Welcome to Infrastructure Week.
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I taught African-Amer History for 3 years. It’s is simply the untold, buried, suppressed, other part of our history. I just taught facts, no theory. My students were stunned that most of what I taught they never heard before. While we push back on CRT lies, let’s not forget that.
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