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TX_Lisa @lisab4.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Our sky right now (post-storm).

Vividly pink/reddish sky seen between tree branches.

TX_Lisa @lisab4.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

This is from the article I reposted earlier - the US has lost its status as a liberal democracy for the first time in 50 years.

1. Democracy in the World 2025
Democracy is back to 1978 levels for the average
global citizen. The gains of the “third wave of democratization”, starting 1974 in Portugal, are almost eradicated.
The level of democracy for the average citizen in Western Europe and North America is at its lowest level in over 50 years, primarily due to ongoing
autocratization in the USA.
The USA loses its long-term status as a liberal democracy – for the first time in over 50 years.
2. Trends of Regime Transformation
The world has never before seen as many countries autocratizing at the same time as during the last few years of the “third wave of autocratization”.
A record of 41% (3.4 billion) of the world population currently reside in autocratizing countries. The European Union is greatly affected.
Autocratization in Europe affects seven EU member states and two of its main allies – the UK and the USA.
Autocracies and Democracies
The world has 92 autocracies and 87 democracies at the
end of 2025. 74% of the world population (6 billion) now live in autocracies.
y Only 7% of the world population (0.6 billion) live in liberal
democracies.
The “Great Reversal”: 2000 vs. 2025
Almost all aspects of democracy register far-reaching
declines during the last decade – a dramatic reversal
compared to 25 years ago.
Freedom of expression is the most hard-hit: 44 countries

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TX_Lisa @lisab4.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

I think the KXAN app might be the sloppiest I’ve ever used. It’s like they don’t even try.

$Facebook logo with code above it and below. Code above says: threads} ${buildSVG_email("#454545")} `; }); const metsSocialBlock = document.querySelector("#mets_social_block"); metsSocialBlock.innerHTML = metProfiles; function buildSVG_facebook(fill="#000000") { let rtn = `$

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TX_Lisa @lisab4.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

He would get in the tree if he could.

An unusually large tabby cat laying on top of a Christmas present in front of a lit Christmas tree.

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TX_Lisa @lisab4.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Though I didn’t expect it, I got a response from John Cornyn’s office that suggests to me he’s not understanding the current reality. I’ll copy what I can into alt text.

Robust trade partnerships ensure American businesses and workers remain competitive in the global economy. Texas exports billions of dollars in goods and services to Canada and Mexico, helping to make our state's economy the 10th largest in the world. Texas alone is Mexico's top trading partner, and in 2023, trade exceeded $270 billion. For these reasons, I was proud to support the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) Implementation Act (P.L. 116-113) during President Trump's first administration. USMCA modernized and replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), bringing enormous benefits to Texas consumers. USMCA is scheduled for a 2026 joint review, and I look forward to reviewing and updating this critical trade agreement.

I support pro-growth trade policies that reduce barriers to international trade and investment. International trade bolsters American competitiveness, enhances relationships between the United States and foreign governments, and improves global economic conditions. I agree with President Trump that negotiating reciprocal tariff reductions in foreign countries can level the global playing field and expand the export market of Texas-made products and services, thereby fostering job growth. The U.S. must also address foreign adversaries and anti-competitive behavior, which threaten our economy and national security in the long term. We cannot allow countries to enjoy unfettered access to our market if they do not provide reciprocal trade access to U.S. companies, farmers, and ranchers, a fundamental principle of free and fair trade between nations. I believe a strategic approach to implementing tariffs will ensure certainty in the stock market and generate substantial economic growth that will benefit all Americans.

I have sponsored numerous pieces of legislation to protect American supply chains, enhance trade with our allies, and combat the unfair practices of nations that exploit or circumvent our trade laws. During th…

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TX_Lisa @lisab4.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

I am having the best time. Look what we saw.

A 3-story building covered with a giant poster of trump. Port Lavaca TX

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TX_Lisa @lisab4.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

This is the pie I was talking about. It is perfect.

America’s Test Kitchen chocolate cream pie. Oreo cookie crust, bittersweet chocolate filling then a lightly sweetened whipped cream.

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TX_Lisa @lisab4.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

I want to read this book. This has been such a part of my motherhood.

Screenshot from the GoodReads 2024 best nonfiction email: The Anxious Generation

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TX_Lisa @lisab4.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

This showed up in my feed this morning and I screenshot it and have been laughing at it all day. But I think someone shared it - I’d like to know who created it.

A cute tan dog running through snow surrounded by words in various colors: “wow”, “many smart”,”so govern”, “much serious”, “very safety”, “wow” and finally “such normal omg”

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TX_Lisa @lisab4.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

Used my husband’s phone - this is on the product

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TX_Lisa @lisab4.bsky.social · 22/07/2024

This is what you see when you search absentee ballot. Nothing about college students.

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TX_Lisa @lisab4.bsky.social · 15/06/2024

Searching “help” on the cinemark page on my phone. Great.

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TX_Lisa @lisab4.bsky.social · 23/05/2024

The inside of the Oscar Meyer Weiner mobile. My kid knows a driver.

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TX_Lisa @lisab4.bsky.social · 21/05/2024

Here’s Zombie - hope you stay feeling ok and test negative quickly!

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TX_Lisa @lisab4.bsky.social · 18/05/2024

In this recipe you heat the oil, add the next 4 ingredients and those stay in for the rest of it. I couldn’t believe it so I checked the comments and one person accidentally used 20.