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Gebe Martinez

@gebem.bsky.social
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Former DC journalist, strategic comms consultant, writer, and member of #DemocracyPartners. Lifelong lover of music, piano, and politics.

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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Thanks to #AAAS for inviting me to present the "Introduction to Congress" at the orientation session for this year's congressional fellows. The class members asked great questions as they get ready for a historic and challenging period on Capitol Hill.
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
#GoSpursGo! ...to the #NBA Finals after defeating OKC #Thunder in Game 7 of Western Conference finals. Thrilled to see the young Spurs team show they are the best in the league. On to the finals against the #Knicks!
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
#JamesTalarico says in his response that it doesn't matter who Trump endorses; either one is bad for Texas. Statement below:
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
This administration cuts protections for us and hands billions to their billionaire friends. Then sends masked agents to terrorize our communities. This ends March 28. 2,500 events. One movement. #NoKings2026 social.demcast.com/s/2CPzFnFb
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
With #TalericoForTX!
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
The #BLUEMiracle is coming to Texas this November! open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Attempt to explain how Ken Paxton and TX GOP are trying to suppress Dem vote tonight by "setting aside" Dem Primary votes cast in Dallas County during a two-hour "extended voting" period approved by state court and overruled by state supreme court. GOP voters should be embarrassed by corruption.
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Click each to see full photo, including The Hollywood Reporter's great headline.
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
"... & the imposition of cruelty in its quest know no bounds & are bereft of human decency. And the rule of law be damned." Reps. #JoaquinCastro & #JasmineCrockett recently visited the boy & his father & other children in detention in TX. JUDGE'S OPINION: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
I am sure it has occurred to others as well...watching the angry, ruthless beatings of people by #ICE is like watching #Jan6 all over again. Only this time, they were pardoned by #Trump and regime before the cases ever tracked the courts.
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Looks like Republicans on the midterm ballot (and Trump redistricting plan) are feeling the heat from the ICE melt. Abbot’s criticism is in the headline.
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
It's a process ruling. So it can come back.
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Lamenting the continuing losses of local newspapers that inform us, hold local governments accountable, and chronicle our local histories.
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Trump's demolition of the East Wing of the White House, a historic structure that is NOT HIS, is a metaphor for how he has ruined our nation. He ruins everything he touches.
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
As a standard, yellow stands out. Notice road signs are in yellow? When you do a flyover of a rally, the yellow color stands out. Here is a graphic that further explains the use of the color. Thanks for the question!
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
DemocracyWeekender recaps start of govt shutdown, Trump's BIG LIE re immigrants, an op-ed decrying Mark Zuckerberg’s zeal to bend Meta’s policies to serve Trumpism, & GOP not eager to swear in newly-elected Rep. Adelita Grijalva, D-AZ. And why is this dummy here? open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
SAVE THE DATE: OCT. 18
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Save the date: Oct. 18!
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Also highlighting PEW Poll included in this piece.
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
ATTN: NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION: Saturday, Aug. 16 to Fight the Trump Takeover of #2026 elections. Trump ordered TX to redraw House boundaries to pick up seats & save his presidency. And he's going into other states. #FightTheTrumpTakeover.com Plan your local event here: www.mobilize.us/fightthetrum...
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
When TX Dems left the state to block a state House vote on a racist redistricting plan ordered by #Trump — to protect the voting rights of their constituents — Gov. Greg Abbott, the newest #StepfordWife in Trump’s #MAGAWorld said, “Real Texans do not run from a fight.” Abbott was confused. +
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Check out my new post! Trump and TX GOP are counting on the courts to back their extreme gerrymandering (check) and on Hispanic voters (maybe they shouldn’t) open.substack.com/pub/gebemart...
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
ATTN CENTRAL TEXAS: TONIGHT!
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
It's hard to recall a time in recent years when a House Speaker so feared voting on whether to probe a political scandal that they abruptly adjourned the House & sent lawmakers home for five weeks. Such shameless shows of political cowardice happened this week. open.substack.com/pub/gebemart...
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
gash that was self-inflicted by President Trump, whose vote-getting “conspiracy” talk against opponents backfired. It is about time. Will voters sustain calls for accountability?
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Despite overwhelming evidence against #EmilBove's fitness for judicial appointment, & demands from Sen Judiciary Committee Democrats to let the whistleblower testify, the GOP majority moves to full Senate nomination of Trump's former criminal defense lawyer. Watch GOPers avert #SenBooker's rebuke.
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Congrats to #DemocracyPartners’ Eve Levenson & Andrea Haverdink for their #GAINPower #IDEAAwards, recognizing progressive communications & leadership. In just-published awards, Eve was honored for her work in the “political staff” category. Andrea is CoS at Change Agent, which won for Best AI Tool.+
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Texas’ Day of Reckoning Has Arrived - With more than 100 lives lost in the central Texas flooding disaster, state and federal GOP political leaders must explain why the politics of fear of immigrants took priority over saving Texas lives open.substack.com/pub/gebemart...
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
What reality show was featured today? The Cruelty Show. #OliverDarcy
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
4 CHC members are Sens, incl. Padilla, who sits on #SenJudiciaryComm He knows the U.S. Constitution & his rights. Read the Constitution & learn names & faces of Legislative Branch leaders so that you don't embarrass yourself, yet again. We, the people, know you & the cruelty practiced by Trump.
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
As my favorite t-shirt records, Brian lived up to the challenge. Thank you #BrianWilson.
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
2) Tiedrich also notes # JDVance's record for being called out by two consecutive popes. open.substack.com/.../holy-shi....
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Sign up TODAY to learn from #DemPartners' top experts on how to set up and run political campaigns. Click HERE: bit.ly/WPP-2025 for more info!
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
How's he doing? Lousy.
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
#Trump and Melania will be attending #PopeFrancis' funeral Wouldn't it be great if Trump practiced what #PopeFrancis prayed for? Peace and Humanity. These words were the last publicly uttered by the Pope on #EasterSunday.
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Trump is manipulating the markets like a casino owner who's about to go bankrupt. Consider this: He likes to create near-death experiences & then bring the patient back to life and claim victory. Sound familiar. Here's the closest comparison: #GeneneJones True story en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genene_...
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
It took me 1 sec to choose my seat. How about you?
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
#HandsOff!
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Today's stock market news is worse than yesterday's, which was bad. Why can't Trump leave us alone? "US" being the 98% who don't have the capital to invest when stocks are down and make a killing (which is what Trump and Elona are going to do.)
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
How far did value of your retirement accounts drop today? Do you know #Trump doesn't give a damn about voters; he plans to stay in office w/o another election. AND #freethepenguins hit by #TrumpTariffs That's how dumb Trump is. Photo: #KingPenguins on #HeardIsland near #Antartica #TrumpTarifftarget
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Lott, generally not a bad guy, was forced to resign as Sen Maj Ldr. I covered the story of Lott's resignation. Today, GOP applauds the racism sentiment. I'm glad I'm not there to see the deplorable behavior.
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Cheese melt.
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
TY SEN. BOOKER FOR STANDING UP FOR OUR DEMOCRACY. "This is not about right or left; this is about Right or Wrong." TRUMP STANDS ALONE on the WRONG SIDE OF U.S. Sen. Booker has shown we have strength to fight for what's right. Let's rally Saturday in DC & across U.S. as we keep up the good fight!
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Please join #WomensForeignPolicyGroup for this essential online discussion with Ukraine's Ambassador to the U.S., Oksana Markarova, and other important guests next Wednesday, April 2, at 10 a.m. Eastern. See WFPG.org to sign up: www.wfpg.org/index.php?op...
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Trump's handling of the economy is now opposed by 56% of voters in a new poll. That's his highest disapproval on the economy, even higher than ratings during his first term. BUT, he's now also working as a car salesman, turning the White House lawn into a showroom. Seriously, no class.
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Click on this and see what a demented, dangerous person Musk is. Thankfully, #SenKelly, handles it well.
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Gebe Martinez @gebem.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
An important reminder. Source: Politifact
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