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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 1h

Be ready for mobilization & rapid response. Trust most people you know can be counted on to show up & who are rank and file folks just like most of us. We already saw on January 6, 2021 that the right won’t accept results they don’t like.

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 6h

The First Amendment is your permit. Please be mindful of this as we confront the prospect of needing mass mobilization & rapid response in the days after the election. It’s up to each of us. #Houston

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

John Cornyn Houston Office Protest, Week 505, tomorrow, Tuesday, 10/13, 11:30-1, 5300 Memorial Dr. Voting & preparing for election interference essential. Organize your networks. Join other people's networks. Lead/follow as needed. Get out vote & be ready. Anything possible in days ahead. #Houston

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

I went to the press conference/ protest regarding Miguel Angel Parra today, 10/11. This is the man run over by ICE yesterday at 16211 Clay Rd. right off of Highway 6. He has two broken legs. #Houston

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Support & help any candidate or elected official as it suits you, but also keep a lane of activism and self-protection free of them. The rank & file needs its own autonomous organizing space.

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

From writing post cards to voters to attending a tense protest with many police, everything we do involves organizing ourselves. We will be ready for anything.

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Pictures from weekly Friday, 10/9, 3:30-5 protest on Dunlavy Bridge over 59. Next action when you organize it. 1st Amendment your permit. Only credential needed your presence. Voting won’t be enough. Get out the vote and Let’s be ready for anything & everything. #Houston

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Houston Democracy Project Blog says reporting by KUHF shows HPD called ICE after responding to mental health concerns, family violence & broken break light. HPD should have disclosed this as part of ICE ordinance. Whitmire & HPD never straight about ICE. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

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HPD Contacted ICE After Mental Health Call & Broken Break Light-Whitmire/HPD Never Straight About ICE

1. NPR station KUHF obtained records from the City of Houston about HPD interactions with ICE. The story was reported yesterday, 10/9. (This though Mayor Whitmire keeps lying that HPD does not...

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

6821 Canal St. this morning, 10/7, where ICE killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo 3 months ago today. Public pressure prevailed over Whitmire & District CM Martinez who both initially said investigation fed. matter & also with Houston withdrawing Model Cities grant application to Justice Dept. #Houston

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Houston Democracy Project Blog says hard right Houston Councilmember Twila Carter& her Republican friends seemingly want to run for re-election in ‘27 on support of Flock Cameras. We can do way better than these people & their police union buddies. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

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Hard Right Houston Councilmember Carter Wants To Campaign On Support Of Flock In 2027-We Can Do Way Better Than Her

Above you see a post from last week in support of Flock Cameras by far right-wing Republican At-Large Houston Councilmember Twila Carter. Councilmember Carter is up for reelection 2027. She...

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Cornyn Houston Office Protest, Week 504, tomorrow, Tuesday, 10/6, 11:30-1, 5300 Memorial Dr. Voting & preparing for election interference both essential. Organize your networks. Join other people's networks. Lead or follow as needed. Get out vote & be ready for anything. Work ahead is ours. #Houston

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Pictures from weekly Friday, 3:30-5 protest on Dunlavy Bridge over 59. Next action when you organize it. 1st Amendment your permit. Only credential needed your presence. Voting won’t be enough. Get out the vote and Let’s be ready for anything & everything. #Houston

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SATX Indivisible @satx-indivisible.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

We are at the #SanAntonio March for Freedom and Justice protesting the #ICEdetentioncenter concentration camp proposed on the East Side. @50501satx.bsky.social

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Dollyanna @my2centsay.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS I PROTESTED TRUMPS REGIME EVERY SATURDAY. My detractors said "it wont matter". My resolve: how do you know unless you try? The conclusion is coming. Over these 2 years I have made many new like-minded friends on the protest line. We know each other. IT MATTERS.

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The next action is when you organize it & the First Amendment is your permit. #Houston

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Houston Democracy Project Blog reports City of Hou. seemingly not applying for Model Cities grant. Congratulations to all who advocated. We’ll have to stay vigilant. Also-Chris Brown remains in sketchy city job despite arrogant, pompous council appearance. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

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Houston Seemingly Not Applying For Model Cities Grant-Chris Brown Remains Employed In Sketchy City Job

Houston City Council updates: 1. The Model Cities grant application is not on the agenda for Wednesday, October 7. This grant would tie HPD policies to federal policies on immigration,...

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Houston Democracy Project Blog reports Councilmember Salinas addressed protest against ICE in Houston & against city potentially applying for Trump Justice Dept. Model Cities grant. Also, Councilmembers Pollard & Jackson said now oppose Flock Cameras. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

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Salinas Addresses ICE/Model Cities Protest-Pollard & Jackson Oppose Flock

There was a protest outside Houston City Hall yesterday, 9/29, regarding ICE in Houston & the Trump Department of Justice Model Cities grant Whitmire & HPD want. The grant would mandate HPD...

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Here is absurdly pompous Chris Brown today saying merits $127,000 a year for 15 hour weeks because he’s been around long time. He was so arrogant & disrespectful of council. They took it though, just like they say nothing about how rude Whitmire is to public speakers at council. #Houston

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

4 pictures from this week’s John Cornyn Houston Protest. Each Tuesday, 11:30-1, 5300 Memorial Dr. 503 weeks & going strong. The next action is when you organize it. The 1st Amendment is your permit. Voting is not enough. The work ahead is ours. #Houston

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Democratic Councilmembers Ed Pollard & Tarsha Jackson said at Houston City Council public comment session this evening that after initial support of Flock cameras, they were now in opposition. Let’s keep up our grassroots pressure on Flock, ICE, Model Cities grant. #Houston

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Houston Democracy Project Blog shares Houston Progressive Caucus statement opposing Hou. seeking so-called Model Cities grant from Trump’s DOJ. Can’t formally tie our policing to ICE, aggressive racism & Guard deployments. Whitmire’s policies bad enough. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

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Houston Progressive Caucus Statement Opposing Houston Applying For Trump Model Cities Police Grant

Above is the Houston Progressive Caucus statement on City of Houston considering applying for a so-called Model Cities grant from Trump's Justice Department. There will be a lot of comment about...

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Cornyn Houston Office Protest, Week 503, tomorrow, Tuesday, 9/29, 11:30-1, 5300 Memorial Dr. Both voting & preparing for election interference essential. Organize yournetworks. Join other people's networks. Lead or follow as needed. Get out vote & be ready for anything. Work ahead ours. #Houston

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This training will cover best practices to keep participants safe & brave at a variety of event types. Whether you want to be prepared for common medical incidents or looking to brush up on deescalation skills, we’ll make sure you’re supported in making a plan.

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Organize your own networks. Be part of other people’s networks. Lead or follow as needed. Get out the vote, be ready for anything & let’s rely on one another.

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Pictures from weekly Friday, 3:30-5 protest on Dunlavy Bridge over 59. Next action when you organize it. 1st Amendment your permit. Only credential needed your presence. Voting won’t be enough. Let’s be ready for anything & everything. #Houston

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Get out the vote and be ready to respond to anything.

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Houston Democracy Project Blog reports on Whitmire effort to secure so-called Model Cities grant from Trump Dept. of Justice for Houston. Grant brings far-right Trump criminal justice & immigration objectives to Houston. Contact City Council & oppose this. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

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Houston Seeks DOJ Model Cities Grant To Integrate Trump Immigration & Policing Priorities With HPD

Yesterday, 9/22, I spoke-picture below-at Houston City Council about the City of Houston intent to apply for a Department of Justice Model Cities grant. The issue is currently being held. Whitmire...

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Here are 5 photos from yesterday’s, 9/23, Week 502 of the John Cornyn Houston Office Protest. The next action is when you organize it. The 1st Amendment is your permit. The only credential needed is your presence. Voting won’t be enough. The work ahead is ours. #Houston

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

John Cornyn Houston Office Protest, Week 502, tomorrow, Tuesday, 9/22, 11:30-1, 5300 Memorial Dr. Voting & preparing for election interference essential. Next action is when you organize it. 1st Amendment your permit. Work ahead ours. Voting not enough. Join us or organize on your corner. #Houston

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Today, 9/21, at Dunlavy Bridge. Whitmire & Martinez had to be pressed to say that ICE killing a man in Houston and District I was anything other than a federal matter. #Houston

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Get out the vote & be ready to respond as needed to whatever is ahead.

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Driverless Waymo passing non-functioning Flock Camera on McGowan near intersection with Crawford in Houston today. Maybe the Waymo lasered the Flock as part of AI war for control of McGowan St. #Houston #Flock #AI

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

As we get closer to real prospect of election interference and whatever response we might need as rank and file democracy advocates, it’s important to understand police are not there to protect you at protests.

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Pictures from Week 501 of John Cornyn Houston Office Protest. Each Tuesday, 11:30-1, 5300 Memorial Dr. Next action when you organize it. 1st Amendment your permit. Only credential needed your presence. Voting won’t be enough. Let’s be ready for anything & everything. #Houston

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

You can set a No Kings protest up wherever you are. The next action is when you organize it & the 1st Amendment is your permit.

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Houston Democracy Project Blog today birthday pitch for donations to help meet expenses. I drive across Houston-region, show up for all, never let up. I’m better investment then most candidates/electeds. Funding autonomous organizing strengthens us all. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

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Birthday Pitch For $ For Houston Democracy Project-I Always Show Up & Never Let Up

Today is my birthday and I’m making a pitch for donations to help meet expenses for my work on the Houston Democracy Project. This work includes: * I’ve been invited many times to speak at...

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The message for the 10/17 No Kings that each of us will have to be ready to document and confront election interference is just the program. The work ahead is ours.

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Cornyn Houston Office Protest, Week 501, tomorrow, Tue., 9/15, 11:30-1, 5300 Memorial Dr. Voting & preparing for election interference essential. Must show up for selves. Next action when you organize. 1st Amendment permit. Work ahead ours.Voting not enough. Join us or organize your corner. #Houston

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

6821 Canal St. this morning, 9/14. The ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was on 7/7. Whitmire & District I Councilmember Martinez initially said the city had no role in the investigation. Public pressure made them retreat on that view. #Houston

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The right knows climate change is real & they like it. It disproportionally harms the poor & Black and brown people & it turns the Earth into a kind of a gss chamber. It’s a right-wing utopia.

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Houston Democracy Project Blog says HPD/Whitmire changed policy mandating city investigation of any shooting involving federal law enforcement officer. Did this as Trump sworn-in again. Whitmire’s initial position was city had no role in Salgado killing. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

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Whitmire's HPD Enacted Policy In 2025 Of No Accountability For Federal Government Violence On Houston Streets

In 2025, the Houston Police Department and the city administration changed the policy that dealt with how HPD conducted ( Or did not conduct.) investigations of shootings involving law enforcement...

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Top public safety threats in the Houston-region are the State of Texas government, the federal government & the Republican Party.

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Locally-elected Republican officials don’t imagine themselves as complicit in the treason, corruption, white supremacy & corruption of the Republican Party nationally, but they are fully complicit. From school boards & city councils on up the political ladder, they are in most cases fully complicit.

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Let’s get out the vote & be ready for anything.

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Support candidates. Embrace your community (communities.) Be loyal to your people. But don’t give up autonomy. We’ll each have to decide to show up in challenging days ahead. Our opponents are authoritarian, cruel & racially genocidal. Let’s proceed with one another & also guided by conscience.

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Iran & Trump have same views on human rights and democracy. Why assume they are on opposite sides of this conflict? Trump clearly doesn’t care about American troops. The Trump crew is fine with these bases being gone. Iran gets to further suppress its people. Sounds like war going for Trump & Iran.

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‘Blew the hell out of it’: How Iran damaged US bases in Bahrain, Jordan

US official admits the naval base near Manama sustained heavy damage in the war with Iran.

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