Progress Texas has proudly endorsed Dick Lavine in his run for one of the newly-created elected positions overseeing the Travis Central Appraisal District - a May election that's SUPER important for urban progressives to show up for. Learn more: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hap… Dick Lavine

Our enemies are emboldened by our lack of unity.

Shameful for anyone to use the suffering of the Israeli people to take a political swipe at the President during a crisis.

But since Trump did, his false statement cannot go unanswered. Iran attacked a US military base during Trump’s tenure, causing 109 brain injuries to troops.

A May election not to miss! Brand new elected positions on county tax appraisal boards have the potential for HUGE impacts upon our lives - depending on who wins! Kendall Scudder is running in Dallas County. Super important election for ALL of us. Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hap…

Serious question for any of y'all with relevant experience: what happens to Chris Mosser if he announces he's not going to comply with a subpoena? Your Favorite Ruthenian Rick Cofer Austin Kaplan Andy Brown Mayor Adler Council Member Chito Vela
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'Only in a fantasy world with draconian laws are women stripped of their reproductive rights, then sold a bill of goods to convince them they have ultimate power. Wait, that's the world we are in today.' #txlege

Another high school is reeling as a result of a shooting, this time in Dallas, Texas at Wilmer-Hutchins High School, where one student has been shot. THIS is why we need urgent and comprehensive solutions against gun violence — students should be able to learn SAFELY in school.

From the Daily Dispatch: Don't count on the Federal Elections Commission to bug Ted Cruz on his podcast money campaign finance scandal - that agency's current Trump-appointed chair is a former Cruz employee and a MAGA diehard. Pod: tinyurl.com/2enu42ze sacurrent.com/news/head-of-c…

From the Daily Dispatch: citing their superior care and safety standards, longtime Dallas-based Black reproductive health non-profit The Afiya Center highlights Colorado as its top choice for abortion care travel from Texas. Podcast: tinyurl.com/2enu42ze 9news.com/article/news/h…

From the Daily Dispatch: Those 'I'm In Control' pro-adoption billboards you've seen are not only misleading about the realities of adoption as an abortion alternative - they're also being paid for with YOUR tax dollars. Podcast: tinyurl.com/2enu42ze houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-t…

“I am mad at Democrats for failing to stop Republicans, so to punish them will let Republicans win” is a dumb position to take!

FYI: Protect Texas Kids, the north Texas based anti-LGBTQ organization that was labeled a hate group by multiple extremism research organizations including the Southern Poverty Law Center, has rebranded itself as Texas Coalition for Kids. Same leader, same hate, new name.

DW hit the highlights:

One of the greatest misconceptions in O&G is that plugged and abandoned wells are [insert your favorite description such as safe, no concern, forever, permanent, etc.]

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Scott Braddock Sid Miller Still relevant (via Progress Texas):

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From the Daily Dispatch: three Texas DPS troopers - two still on active duty - have sued the agency for racial discrimination, and a judge has ruled that their case can move forward. Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dai… Dlo

From the Daily Dispatch: A Louisiana gun company, hired by multiple North Texas law enforcement agencies to destroy unwanted guns, has instead been stripping them for parts, which are then sold online. Podcast: tinyurl.com/mt8ehx34 cbsnews.com/texas/news/i-t…

Background checks are not required for private sales in Texas, making this change crucial for safer communities. Thank you to everyone who submitted comments supporting this rule change over the past year!

As the head of the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, I am proud to announce that all gun dealers must conduct background checks no matter where or how they sell.

This will save lives and keep our communities safe.

Climate activists across the US & Canada are urging Ruby River Capital to drop its $1 Billion trade suit over an LNG project permit denial — and asking governments to eliminate the outrageous #ISDS system the suit was brought under. 1/