Reposted by Bob LibalGus Bova @gusbova.bsky.social · 21/09/2026What ICE is doing now, I hope people will try to hold onto in their minds for more than one election cycle. Both the Trump voters who did not, in reality, want "mass deportations" & the elite centrists who spent 3 years glibly saying Dems must cede ground to Trump on immigration 14815
Bob Libal @blibal.bsky.social · 21/09/2026This happened a few miles from my house in North Austin. A very similar violent and terrifying arrest happened to a friend on Friday in Austin. I attended this afternoon’s protest our community is rightly beyond angry. This violent thuggery must stop now and its victims set free 05916
Bob Libal @blibal.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Ted Cruz gave up after the third quarter. Glad the Longhorns didn’t catch that flight to Cancun 160
Bob Libal @blibal.bsky.social · 13/09/2026What did we bring Muschamp back for if it wasn’t to defend against this ghoul’s scourge? 000
Reposted by Bob LibaliWillVote.com Pollock ➡️ turn 🔔 on @willpollock.com · 11/09/2026media refuses to meet the gravity these crimes against humanity demand 1216
Bob Libal @blibal.bsky.social · 12/09/2026It’s hard to overstate how unpopular Ted Cruz is in Austin… 48218
Reposted by Bob LibalDave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Just further enshrining the canonical conservative belief that being called racist is worse than being racist. 502657467
Reposted by Bob LibalTexas Observer @texasobserver.org · 06/09/2026From @candicequestions.com: Jon Rosenthal's opponent Bo French is a fascist proponent of the so-called "Great Replacement Theory." We asked Rosenthal about his pro-regulatory approach, French’s far-right rhetoric and deregulatory agenda, and the importance of local control.texasobserver.orgWho Stands Between Texas and a Fascist Railroad Commission?This man here—and a plurality of voters if he can find them 14721
Bob Libal @blibal.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Meanwhile, Donald Trump installs gold-plated toilets in his ballroom 0327
Bob Libal @blibal.bsky.social · 13/08/2026My kid’s school closed but at least ICE has nearly half of billion dollars of unused planes sitting around 46422
Reposted by Bob LibalAustin Kocher, PhD @austinkocher.com · 20/06/2026Over 200,000 children, including 145,000 US citizens, have likely had a parent detained since January, per Brookings. Therapists describe kids too anxious to leave home. Careful reporting from KFF Health News: www.cbsnews.com/news/arrests... 18941
Reposted by Bob LibalKXAN News @kxan.com · 19/06/2026A report published in March by the Rio Grande International Study Center found the buoys could hasten flooding in the international river, threaten livestock, people and bridge infrastructure. www.kxan.com/border-report/15-miles… 042
Reposted by Bob LibalDelaney Nolan @delaneynolan.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Over 2,000 people have now been in ICE detention a year or more. That's a five-fold increase since 2024. thelensnola.org/2026/06/18/l... 098
Bob Libal @blibal.bsky.social · 17/06/2026When "Californians taking over Austin" is an actual existential threat... They aren't sending their best (billionaires) 13016
Reposted by Bob LibalMatt Largey @mattlargey.bsky.social · 15/06/2026I am not involved in reporting or editing anything to do with this story for KUT, nor will I be, so I feel free to say out loud: firing Debbie is 100% bullshit. She's a fantastic leader and KUT is worse for her absence. 5529
Bob Libal @blibal.bsky.social · 15/06/2026I guess Greg Abbott gets to pick KUT’s leadership now? Wild state of affairs if this is allowed to stand… www.kut.org/education/20...kut.orgUT Austin leadership fires KUT General Manager Debbie HiottAn email to staff at Austin's NPR station, addressed from Anita L. Vangelisti, the interim dean of the Moody College of Communication, said the decision was effective immediately. 3265
Bob Libal @blibal.bsky.social · 12/06/2026The Statesman is too busy with local austerity sensationalism to investigate the link between these headlines. But idk maybe we should tax the *trillionaire Austin resident* who spends his days inciting racist riots abroad so my kids school can have a fucking librarian next year…. 211844
Bob Libal @blibal.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Between this and Wemby refusing to be burdened by hiding his emotions, it somehow feels like a decent time to be raising a boy in Texas with role models 050
Reposted by Bob LibalFidel Martinez @fidel.bsky.social · 04/06/2026If you’re rooting against the Spurs you’re anti Mexican. Sorry them’s the rules 2278
Bob Libal @blibal.bsky.social · 29/05/2026We only got Felix’s pre-K year at this amazing bilingual neighborhood school and it was the best. Our crossing guard — Ms. Sandy — came to the going away party with a friend. They both went to Ridgetop in the 60s. Somos Mejores Juntos. Ridgetop Forever! 1154
Bob Libal @blibal.bsky.social · 27/05/2026“When we organize, we win. When we fight, we win.” — my friend and next State Rep. Montserrat Garibay 060
Bob Libal @blibal.bsky.social · 19/05/2026If you live in North, Central, or South Austin, today is a great day to go vote for Montserrat Garibay for HD 49. I've known Montse for 20 years as a DREAMer and immigrant rights advocate, a bilingual pre-K teacher, & union leader. Let's elect a bold leader to represent us! 122
Reposted by Bob LibalMatt Largey @mattlargey.bsky.social · 17/05/2026The ambiguity of these alerts is really not helpful. There has been a series of, apparently, random shootings this weekend in South Austin and police are looking for a suspect. 43010
Reposted by Bob LibalKaz @kaz512.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Folks were handing out fundraising flyers for Luis Fernando, who was kidnapped by ice www.gofundme.com/f/free-luis-... 263
Reposted by Bob LibalAustin DSA @austindsa.bsky.social · 17/05/2026What you can do: 1. Keep Luis's story visible. Like, comment, save, and share posts about Luis Fernando on social media. 2. Donate and share Luis's GoFundMe. While Luis fights for his freedom, his family needs help to cover lost wages for household expenses and pay for his legal bills. 025
Reposted by Bob Libalsteven monacelli @stevanzetti.bsky.social · 08/05/2026The party of local control has decided that "local" means wherever they have control www.texastribune.org/2026/05/08/a...texastribune.orgGreg Abbott threatens grants to exert control over Texas citiesThe governor’s threats have produced quick wins on hot-button issues important to the GOP base – immigration and perceived threats posed by Islam. 15555126
Reposted by Bob LibalJason Concepcion @netw3rk.bsky.social · 05/05/2026i'd be interested to know how a billionaire's lifestyle would be impacted if they had like 170billion after taxes instead of 200. 1416311
Reposted by Bob LibalFrank Strong @frankstrong.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Okay. Some things will change by tomorrow morning, but I can already draw some conclusions: 1) This was another BAD night for book banners in Tx school board elections. Katy, Lake Travis, Grapevine-Colleyville, & North East ISD are all shedding book banners from their boards. 12910
Reposted by Bob LibalTaniel @taniel.bsky.social · 03/05/2026RESULT out of Texas. The Lake Travis school district in the Austin area become a focal point for book bans (see this story from 2024: www.kut.org/education/20...) Two conservatives school board members who were integral to that push just lost their reelection bids tonight, and are ousted. 7258921189
Reposted by Bob LibalGus Bova @gusbova.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Meenu Batra has been released from ICE detention: www.texasobserver.org/immigration-... 221586
Bob Libal @blibal.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Perhaps he's just a racist and it's a simple as that?washingtonpost.comElon Musk’s near-daily online posts about race are turning off some fansElon Musk posted almost daily about race on X in recent months, a Washington Post analysis found, at times sharing views experts said echoed white supremacy. 021
Reposted by Bob LibalIndivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 23/04/2026TOMORROW: @silkys13.bsky.social joins our weekly chat to discuss @detentionwatchnetwork.org’s national day of action on Saturday. Plus, @leahgreenberg.bsky.social and @ezralevin.bsky.social answer your top-ranked questions. RSVP to be part of people-powered politics in real time.mobilize.usWhat's the Plan with Leah and Ezra · IndivisibleThe chaos out of the White House is meant to overwhelm us. Our antidote is community. Join Indivisible co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin every Thursday to break down the week’s biggest politic... 019379
Bob Libal @blibal.bsky.social · 22/04/2026This is great. The Dells show up many other area billionaires in funding good works. AND, is anyone at Austin ISD connected to the Dell Foundation? A non-recaptured donation to fund librarians, music teachers, and counselors for the next decade would go a long, long way right now…longhornswire.usatoday.comMichael Dell invests $1B to UT Austin to build 'hospital of future'The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation announce $1 Billion investment to establish state of the art hospital for University of Texas at Austin. 0104
Reposted by Bob LibalTonton OB @able-baker.bsky.social · 20/04/2026One of the best personal“finds” in my 10 year stint in Austin was The TX Observer 022
Bob Libal @blibal.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Two (more) great reasons to subscribe to the @texasobserver.org — a cover story by the amazing @jessicawluther.com on the benefits of trans athletes in Texas sports and the coinciding beautiful cover art! 02412
Reposted by Bob LibalSenator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 14/04/2026Someone is dying in ICE custody EVERY WEEK. And that doesn't even include the American citizens ICE has killed in the middle of our streets in broad daylight. It could not be more clear, ICE needs guardrails, not a blank check from Congress. 48951301878
Bob Libal @blibal.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Today, I'm (virtually) joining a joint hearing on Voting on Rikers Island. The joint hearing is brought by the NYC Government Operations and Corrections Committee. You can follow along here. council.nyc.gov/livestream/ 120
Reposted by Bob Libalbrian nam-sonenstein @bson.bsky.social · 13/04/2026this is what i meant weeks ago when i said so much of the aggressive surge in migrant policing felt like a boundary test, where a period of highly visible violence would eventually recede in favor of less visible and more "professionalized" migrant policing at a level beyond its baseline pre-trump. 18770341
Bob Libal @blibal.bsky.social · 04/04/2026Put #3 in the Moody Center rafters. Rori Harmon did more to bring Texas basketball back to national prominence than anyone. Wouldn’t be surprised to see her back as our coach some day. 020
Bob Libal @blibal.bsky.social · 04/04/2026It’s heartening to know I follow so many women’s college basketball fans. And that all of them seem to love Dawn Staley. And not one person defends Geno. Anyway, hook em! 🤘🏼 010
Bob Libal @blibal.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Austin's best union country band. Check out their "Fuck ICE" on all your streaming channels 1305
Bob Libal @blibal.bsky.social · 02/04/2026This story about CBP chief and Greg Abbott's former Texas "border czar" is something...washingtonexaminer.comBorder Patrol chief Michael Banks hit with prostitution allegations by agentsBanks "bragged" to colleagues while in his previous management role at the patrol about paying for sex with prostitutes while traveling over a decade. 0228
Bob Libal @blibal.bsky.social · 01/04/2026A reminder, in the context of the SCOTUS hearing today, that Greg Bovino, et. al. say they want to deport 100 million people. That is more than every immigrant AND every Latino American AND every Asian American person in the US COMBINED. 28630
Reposted by Bob LibalChris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 30/03/2026I mean there it is. 768146195585
Reposted by Bob LibalProPublica @propublica.org · 31/03/2026We obtained the Dilley detention center’s 911 call logs. Among them are pleas for help for toddlers having trouble breathing, a pregnant woman who passed out and an elementary-school-aged girl having seizures.propublica.orgThe Kids Trump Sent to ICE’s Dilley Detention CenterProPublica went inside the immigrant detention center for families in Dilley, Texas. Children held there told us about the anguish of being ripped from their lives in the United States and the fear of... 25928579