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Building Community, Strengthening Democracy. Together, we are the voice of progress and unity in Polk County Texas. We are dedicated to empowering citizens, fostering civic engagement, and promoting values that strengthen our democracy.

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NPR @npr.org · 26/08/2026
via @wpln.bsky.social Dolly Parton’s death Tuesday marked the loss of not only an American country music legend, but, also, a major philanthropist.
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Dolly Parton's legacy transcends music, from books to scholarships to vaccines
Dolly Parton’s death Tuesday marked the loss of not only an American country music legend, but, also, a major philanthropist.
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Polk County Democrats TX @democraticclubpolkcountytx.org · 11/07/2026
The Democratic Club of Polk County is calling for a full, independent investigation into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a federal immigration officer. The public deserves evidence, transparency and accountability. democraticclubpolkcountytx.org/lorenzo-salg...
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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo ICE Shooting | Club Statement
The Democratic Club of Polk County calls for an independent investigation, transparency and accountability after the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
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Indivisible Orange @indivisible-orange.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 11/07/2026
Martha Lillard, the last U.S. polio patient using an iron lung, has died at 78 in Oklahoma.
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Martha Lillard, last US polio patient using iron lung, dies at 78 in Oklahoma
Martha Lillard, the last U.S. polio patient using an iron lung, has died at 78 in Oklahoma. Her sister, Cindy McVey, attributes her death to long-haul COVID-19.
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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
July 9, 2026
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July 10, 2026
Presumably afraid of investigations into his actions, President Donald J.
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Why does the Trump DOJ continue to hide the unredacted Epstein Files? Todd Blanche won’t even cooperate with the New Mexico Attorney General @nmdoj.bsky.social
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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
They’re such tired, petty losers abusing their powers to please a would-be tyrant.
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
I would read letters like Emily’s every night in the White House. They were powerful reminders of why the work we did mattered, and who we were fighting for.
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Lea Zengage @leazengage.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
-From Quarks to Quasars 1/ Fired government scientists just launched a new site to keep climate data public.The site is called Climate.us & it was created by former staffers behind Climate.gov, the NOAA-run website long used by many for trusted climate information."
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
We wanted to amplify this because it’s genuinely sad that this isn’t how America’s 250th birthday is unfolding. America’s 250th birthday should have been about bringing people together through our shared culture, history, music, art, and traditions.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The @democraticclubpolkcountytx.org PACKED the house for their summer fundraiser. Honored to share the stage with @claytontuckertx.com and get folks inspired and invigorated for the work ahead. What a special night, Livingston!
Candidates Ida Bencomo, Clayton Tucker, and Caitlin RourkA very solid crowd in Livingston, Texas
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Indivisible Houston ❌ 👑 @indivisiblehouston.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
www.texastribune.org/2026/02/13/s.... Reminder of why you need to keep checking that you are still registered to vote.
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SAVE tool keeps mistakenly flagging voters as noncitizens - The Texas Tribune
DHS rolled out the revamped tool while it was still adding data. That led to widespread misidentification, particularly for citizens born outside the U.S.
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Polk County Democrats TX @democraticclubpolkcountytx.org · 21/03/2026
“Trump is now a loose cannon… and no one knows what he’ll do next.” HCR That’s why people are stepping up. This isn’t about one headline. It’s about whether we accept unchecked power — or demand accountability. 📍 Polk County Courthouse 🗓 March 28 • 10 AM No Kings. Just people. #NoKings #PolkCountyTX
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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
March 20, 2026
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March 20, 2026
On Wednesday, Israeli forces hit Iranian facilities in the South Pars natural gas field in the Persian Gulf, shared by Iran and Qatar.
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Polk County Democrats TX @democraticclubpolkcountytx.org · 21/03/2026
No Kings. No crowns. Just people showing up for each other. Join us in Livingston on March 28 at the Polk County Courthouse, 10 AM–12 PM. A local action that’s part of a nationwide movement for democracy and accountability. democraticclubpolkcountytx.org/no-kings-mar... #NoKings #PolkCountyTX
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No Kings March 28: Civic Action at the Polk County Courthouse in Livingston - Democratic Club of Polk County
Americans across the country will gather March 28 for the No Kings movement, a peaceful day of civic action supporting democracy and constitutional government.
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MothersAgainstGregAbbott @democracymoms.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Bobby Tillman is running for Texas State Senate District 3 youtu.be/xY7X5CKQdcQ
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Bobby Tillman for Texas Senate District 3 | East Texas Jobs, Freedom & Real Leadership
East Texas doesn’t need another politician. It needs someone who shows up, tells the truth, and fights like hell for working people. Bobby Tillman is running for Texas Senate District 3 because…
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Jen Bendery @jbendery.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
"The people of the Twin Cities" are the winners of the prestigious 2026 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
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Prestigious Kennedy Award Goes To 'The People Of The Twin Cities'
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Josh Cowen @joshcowenmi.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
TN lawmakers are about to cancel testing and accountability for voucher schools (but keep it for public schools) to avoid new embarrassing headlines. I explained how this works in Chapter 5 of The Privateers. www.tennessean.com/story/news/p...
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Audit, low scores precede GOP push to drop voucher TCAP test rules
The move follows an audit of the state's earlier voucher program that revealed concerning shortcomings in the program’s efficacy.
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Ambassador Ken Fairfax (ret) @portlandken.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Remember when all the Republican mouthpieces assured Americans that no one would lose health insurance due to Trump's Orwellian-named "Big Beautiful Bill"? Over 2 million Americans have already lost coverage. That's from the facts, not a prediction. www.huffpost.com/entry/millio...
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Millions More Americans Uninsured After Lapse Of Premium Subsidies
A new survey suggests around 2 million Americans have lost health insurance after Congress let the subsidies expire.
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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 12/03/2026
Like everything else in our timeline, our version of "callow young white boys blithely fuck everything up, never appreciate the damage they did, and face zero accountability" is just so f'ing ham-handed & over-the-top. Not believable. Terrible writing.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12/03/2026
“There’s no reason to expect that Trump’s Iranian debacle will prevent him from lighting yet another match of chaos or conflict. In fact, experience teaches that Trump bristling from a failure makes him more, not less, likely to do something equally stupid, and to do so soon.”
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Trump’s military excursion, into an abyss
The evident fact is that the president is nuts.
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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 15/02/2026
In the wake of a flood of DOGE directives, Executive Orders, and memos, the pace of changes to the federal workplace has been difficult to record & understand. That’s why we built a tool to track changes, help us advocate for, rebuild, & revitalize the civil service. civilservicearchive.org
We've made it easy to find and understand the policy changes affecting how our civil service works. Learn more at civilservicearchive.org
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Polk County Democrats TX @democraticclubpolkcountytx.org · 25/01/2026
We condemn the killing of Alex Pretti in the strongest possible terms. Our official statement calls for accountability, transparency, and the protection of the rights to peaceful assembly and free expression. Full statement: democraticclubpolkcountytx.org/club-stateme...
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Club Statement on the Killing of Alex Pretti - Democratic Club of Polk County
Official statement from the Democratic Club of Polk County condemning the killing of Alex Pretti and calling for a swift, transparent investigation.
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Clayton Tucker @claytontuckertx.com · 24/01/2026
Just watched the video of what happened in Minnesota today. Let’s call a spade a spade. That was a public execution.
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Polk County Democrats TX @democraticclubpolkcountytx.org · 25/01/2026
Unmask them. Prosecute them. Justice for Alex Pruitt means a full, transparent investigation and real accountability—through the law, in the open, without delay. We stand with the family and the community demanding answers.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 29/10/2025
BIG NEWS: When Adam Kinzinger stood up to Trump and risked everything, director Steve Pink captured it all. Meidas Studios just released our latest documentary ‘The Last Republican’ on all major platforms. Watch the movie today!
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Michelle H. Davis @lonestarleft.com · 13/01/2026
Pay attention to what’s happening in Minneapolis.
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History Will Name This Moment
Pay attention to what’s happening in Minneapolis.
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Shannon, Mistress of Shenanigans @shay3322.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Fuck ICE
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KidzBoptotenlieder @theodramatist.com · 11/01/2026
Really feels like just telling military to draw up plans to invade an ally should be an impeachable offense regardless of party
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Polk County Democrats TX @democraticclubpolkcountytx.org · 11/01/2026
Strong turnout this morning with Savant Moore as our guest speaker. Smart questions, straight talk about Texas finances, and neighbors showing up engaged and informed. This is grassroots democracy in real time. 💙
A large group of people gathered inside a rustic café or bar during a morning event, seated at tables and facing a speaker near a projection screen. The audience appears attentive, suggesting a community political discussion or guest speaker presentation.
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Democrats @democrats.org · 09/01/2026
BREAKING: After successfully forcing a vote, Democrats have officially passed their bill to extend lifesaving Affordable Care Act subsidies in the House. The bill now heads to the Senate.
A picture of the vote on H.R. 1834, Democrats' bill to restore Affordable Care Act subsidies.

213 Democrats and 17 Republicans voted 'yea' while 196 Republicans voted 'nay.' 5 Republicans did not vote.
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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 08/01/2026
Last month, House Democrats forced a vote to extend the ACA tax credits for three years—and today, it passed. Millions of families depend on these tax credits to afford healthcare. (1/2)
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Polk County Democrats TX @democraticclubpolkcountytx.org · 09/01/2026
I'm attending Indivisible's event, “Rapid Response Call: ICE Killing and Lawlessness in Minneapolis” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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Rapid Response Call: ICE Killing and Lawlessness in Minneapolis · Indivisible
Join us Thursday, January 8th, at 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT to discuss the killing by ICE in Minneapolis and their lawlessness and harm in communities across the country. We will talk with local and n...
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 08/01/2026
Emily Heller, an eyewitness, is speaking out to set the record straight. Officers were screaming at Renee Nicole Good, “Move, move, move.” So she moved, and they shot her multiple times? Then Noem and Trump branded her a domestic terrorist. Does everyone see how absolutely insane that sounds?
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David Short ❌👑 @verseoftheday2.com · 08/01/2026
I was a registered Republican for most of my life. I always voted for the best person & not just the party. After the GOP attacked Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger I left the party and will never go back. I am white and male, so there goes FDT’s analysis of Democrat voters. RESIST! Release the files!!!
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Really important for the left - and our donors - to understand the machinery they are building.
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Sara Jane La Liberté @sarajanemaki.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
When you buy a new TV, it comes pre-loaded with all the right wing news channels. For FREE. And people wonder why a majority of the people in the united states are clueless as to what is really happening.
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 08/01/2026
Hey Kristi Noem and all the so called alphas out there who just really want Trump to notice them: you cant pass this off as “domestic terrorism.” There never needed to be a surge by ice…. You’re just trying to get on TV and impress the boss. STOP GASLIGHTING US
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 06/01/2026
Five years later, January 6 still matters. Not just because of what happened—but because of what happens if we decide we’ve already heard enough. open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
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January 6 Is Five Years Behind Us. The Threat It Exposed Is Not.
On the fifth anniversary of the attack on the Capitol, I’m participating in a hearing meant to remember what happened. I’m grateful for that—but I worry that as the shock fades, so does our vigilance,
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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
August 27, 2025
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August 27, 2025
The image of National Guard troops, some of them from as far away as Louisiana and Mississippi, in Washington, D.C., spreading mulch around the cherry trees at the Tidal Basin and picking up trash, il...
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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Is it called a Hat Trick when you get no billed three times? Asking for Jeanine Pirro. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
SYDNEY LORI REID, :
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Defendant. :
GOVERNMENT’S NOTICE OF CASE STATUS
The United States, by and through its attorney, the United States Attorney for the District
of Columbia, respectfully submits this notice alerting the Court and counsel that an Indictment
has not been returned in this case. As was previously disclosed by the Court to defense counsel,
a third grand jury returned a no true bill. On August 25, 2025, within the thirty-day timeframe
provided in 18 U.S.C. § 3161(b), the government submitted for filing an Information charging a
misdemeanor violation of 18 U.S.C. § 111(a)(1) (Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Certain
Officers).
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Polk County Democrats TX @democraticclubpolkcountytx.org · 03/02/2025
Take action easily by using 5 Calls. You can pick the topic and it gives you a script and phone numbers to call. 5calls.org
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5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
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Polk County Democrats TX @democraticclubpolkcountytx.org · 14/01/2025
An update to the MLK food drive. We will also have a collecting team in Corrigan at the Sechrest Webster Community Center at 100 West Front Street. Those collections will go to the Corrigan Food Pantry. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. January 20th.
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Polk County Democrats TX @democraticclubpolkcountytx.org · 04/01/2025
We will be co-sponsoring the Martin Luther King Jr. Food Drive on January 20th. You can help by purchasing an extra can of food or two whenever you go shopping between now and the 20th. Food can be dropped off on January 20th from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 3626 US HWY 190 W, Livingston, TX.
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