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Linda A @lindamaetx.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Mid cycle redistricting is no longer a Dummymander y’all. It’s a GerryMassacre! youtu.be/yKnx7T-OsEY?...

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The GerryMassacre of 2026: How Republicans drew themselves out of power

YouTube video by Mike Madrid

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Linda A @lindamaetx.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🗳️Texans- Monday, October 5th is the last day to register to vote. Check to be sure your registration has not been purged and that you are listed as active! goelect.txelections.civixapps.com/ivis-mvp-ui/... 👆 Go to the TX Secretary of State website and also your local county elections website.

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Keynote Speaker at the Annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in March, folks.

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Clayton Tucker @claytontuckertx.com · 28/09/2026

We’re moving up in the polls and are now in a statistical tie. A new statewide poll has us at 44% to Data Nate’s 46%, within the margin of error. These Corrupt Bigshots have the lobbyists, the PACs, and piles of money. We have people.

Graphic showing Clayton Tucker and Nate Sheets in front of the Texas Capitol. Tucker appears in full color holding a microphone, while Sheets is tinted red behind him. Large text reads “Statistical Tie.” Poll numbers show Clayton Tucker at 44% and “Data Nate” at 46%, within the margin of error. The graphic cites Texas Public Opinion Research, September 2026, with a ±3.6% margin of error.

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Jen Bendery @jbendery.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

In convo with U.S. Hispanic Business Council, Texas GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton says he supports bringing data centers to Texas. “There’s plenty of open space in Texas," he says. "They're creating a lot of jobs." Data centers will be "a huge economic boon."

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Stephanie Ferguson @stephanietx.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

If you're voting against Greg Abbott because he took away local governments' rights to deny data centers, then you need to vote for James Talarico, because he wants to protect all Americans from the harmful effects of data centers.

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Linda A @lindamaetx.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Haven’t been on here in a while, but wanted to jump on and invite people to join the Talarico Digital Action Team, in case you want to help the campaign. There is a training tomorrow 9/29. www.mobilize.us/talaricofort...

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Join the Digital Action Team · Talarico for Texas

Join new and existing volunteers on September 29 at 7:00 p.m. CT for our next Digital Action Team launch training. You'll learn how the team works, meet other volunteers, and get your next mission. O...

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Tuffy @smtuffy.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Sad trombone

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Linda A @lindamaetx.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

The race for “control” of AI boils down to who gets to feed and train AI. AI/AGI will be here to stay. Whoever parents and imparts “values” to AI matters. Will AI train on democratic values or totalitarian ones?

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Somewhere In ATX @somewhereinatx.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

"Texas, which has long been the country’s leader in coal and natural gas generation but also now gets the most electricity from wind and solar of any state, will suffer staggering economic losses in a repeal scenario. www.forbes.com/sites/energy...

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790,000 Jobs, $160 Billion GDP: Shocking Costs Of Inflation Reduction Act Repeal

Inflation Reduction Act repeal would harm America's economy, costing 790,000 jobs, cutting $160 billion in GDP, and forcing families to pay $32 billion in energy costs

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Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

I’m grateful I paid off my student loans early on. The anxiety these folks are going through must be horrific.

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Kate Starbird @katestarbird.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Well then. The “free speech” regime threatens the existence of media that dare to criticize it. Backing up those threats, they’ve sued and excluded outlets that they perceive as unfriendly.

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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Greg Abbott hasn’t visited a Texas public school in years. Public schools are closing across our state, but the governor is nowhere to be seen. This is Abbott's school closure crisis.

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Linda A @lindamaetx.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Ever wanted to understand more about AI? Maybe try to use it as a tool to check facts but were stuck on how to go about it? This piece from @jimnorth55.bsky.social will get you started! open.substack.com/pub/jim55/p/...

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Mitigating AI Hallucination

A practical guide for obtaining accurate results from ChatGPT.

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Linda A @lindamaetx.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

I’m in Luck. Are you outta Luck?

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Linda A @lindamaetx.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

My dog’s day today. Anyone else feel this way?

Healer mix dog full of porcupine quills, nose and chest.

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Linda A @lindamaetx.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Excellent series! The absence of a shared reality is SO severe- it can’t be overstated. Perception is reality, and confirmation bias fuels the information divide. Part 3 is the most compelling in the series so far- Pierce that bubble, @mikemadrid.bsky.social ! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

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Engines of Outrage Pt. 1

Podcast Episode · Landslide · S1 E12 · 32m

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Linda A @lindamaetx.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

“…all of those economic concerns belong to Donald Trump. Less than 100 days into his new presidency, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the aggressive economic policies and threats he’s using to reshape the world are causing significant unease among the American public.”

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Mike Madrid @mikemadrid.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

If you think the withdrawal from Afghanistan was bad wait until you see the withdrawal from the free world.

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Linda A @lindamaetx.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

You know what I like most about running a zipline? Guiding people through the visceral fear they feel, helping their brains find a sensible path, watching trust and reason win as they leave the platform. Remembering the moment later gives them strength, confidence & fortitude for the next challenge.

Photo taken with a gentle hill country view from a high platform looking down dueling ziplines far below. No riders on them at the moment. There’s a shelter and an ant sized people at the bottom. The sky is a captivating blue and my feet are crossed in the shot as I sit on the platform awaiting the next person to climb up, so that I can learn their name, greet them, and secure them to their safety line as they face a ride that some fear and others embrace.

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Texas Tribune @texastribune.org · 27/01/2025

Several federal agencies collaborated on an immigration enforcement operation in Austin and San Antonio on Sunday. Authorities did not say whether anyone was detained in the Central Texas operation or what kinds of offenses the people sought Sunday were suspected of doing. bit.ly/4aAAdY5

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Multi-agency operation targeted immigrants in Austin and San Antonio

Immigration authorities did not say whether anyone was detained or what kinds of offenses the people sought Sunday were suspected of doing.

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Ariella Elm @ariellaelm.com · 25/01/2025

The Inspectors General refuse to leave until the action is taken legally, which they do not believe it was, and neither do senators like Chuck Grassley. This is what not backing down looks like. static.politico.com/b3/3e/5baf92...

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Senate Press Gallery @senatepress.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

By a vote of 51-50, with VP Vance being the tie-breaking vote, the #Senate confirmed the nomination of Peter Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense. Republican senators voting no: Senators Collins, McConnell, and Murkowski.

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Linda A @lindamaetx.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

“You cannot ignore immigration policies for twenty years and then expect positive options when you lose…Gallego and Cortez have taken a bold step on a new path for both their party and its future by reclaiming the Latino voters it’s been losing for ten years.” open.substack.com/pub/greattra...

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Immigration and the Growing Divide in Latino Politics

The vote on the Laken Riley Act exposed a rift among Latino Democrats that will only grow bigger.

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Mike Madrid @mikemadrid.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

The United States has cut aid to Ukraine, Jordan and Taiwan. God bless and protect the freedom fighters we’ve abandoned on our descent from being the leaders of the free world. www.politico.com/news/2025/01...

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State Department issues immediate, widespread pause on foreign aid

The “stop-work orders” appear to apply to US aid for all countries except Israel and Egypt.

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Linda A @lindamaetx.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

“There are no greater weapons than love, kindness, mercy, and empathy. Only when we forget these virtues is hope truly lost…even as we defend against hate, we must remember this eternal truth: only light can drive out the darkness.” -Mike Madrid

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Linda A @lindamaetx.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

When your commute to work involves a nature hike❤️

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Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber @mjmcoomber.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

When pleading for mercy for children & the vulnerable seems like Devil’s work, you should check the side of the line you’re standing on

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Ilan Schwartz @germhuntermd.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Scientific advancements aside, this is economically irresponsible Every $1 spent by NIH generates $2.46 For example, in 2023, $47B in NIH spending generated ~$93B Halting NIH spending will LOSE the US a lot of money (and talent)

An image of NIH campus. Text says : With annual budget of more than $47 billion, NIH is the largest single public funder of biomedical and behavioural research in the world. In fiscal year 2023, NIH funding generated an estimated $92.89 billion in economic activity

Every state and almost every congressional district received a share of NIH investment
Each year, NIH awards over 60,000 grants that directly support more than 300,000 researchers at more than 2,500 different institutions
In fiscal year 2023, every $1 of NIH funding generated approximately $2.46 of economic activity

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Linda A @lindamaetx.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Anybody know where Han Zheng is sitting?

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Linda A @lindamaetx.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Looks like Karen Pence pulled a Michelle Obama. Not surprised since she wouldn’t shake his hand at Carter’s funeral.

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Linda A @lindamaetx.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Just finished listening to a couple of MLK’s speeches. Now watching the rotunda. Don’t ignore, listen. (I recc muting the talking heads, but listening to the speakers live). Also listened to Thune this morning. Listen.

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Linda A @lindamaetx.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Article about Ann Nguyen, an amazing teacher in Round Rock, TX. Great teachers need your support and celebration. We should all go to bat for them. “Theo, a junior, told Nguyen that hers was the only class in which they would raise their hand to speak.”

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U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team bot @uswntbot.com · 18/01/2025

🏆 Concacaf W Gold Cup Champion 💯 Earned 100th Cap 🏆 SheBelieves Cup Champion 🥇 Olympic Gold Medalist 🔝 The Best @FIFAWWC Best Women’s 11 & Goalkeeper of the Year ...and now just the second keeper in WNT history to be voted U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year. Congrats, @AlyssaNaeher

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Linda A @lindamaetx.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Reimagining and reforming our institutions and coalitions will be of paramount importance in the coming years. Excellent conversation between Mike and Gregory. substack.com/@madridmike/...

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Mike Madrid on Substack

Reimagining is far better than rebuilding after a traumatic event - be it a fire or a political event. I discuss why and what prevents that with the essayist Gregory Rodriguez

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Linda A @lindamaetx.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

There’s nothing like a west Texas sunrise. Beautiful good morning to everyone!

Colorful sunrise of orange, purple blue and pink over a barbed wired fenced in pasture.

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Linda A @lindamaetx.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Excellent feature- hope you use it often to see how our reps vote in #TXLege #TexasPolitics

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