Michelle

Activist, teacher, book lover, Texan, and all-around nerd, public school advocate, MA History/Government she/her

[Houston Chronicle @HoustonChron]

Two thirds of Houstonians would be willing to pay more in taxes or fees to help solid waste operations, but they’re wary even of Mayor John Whitmire’s proposed $5 monthly fee, a new study from Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research shows.
https://t.co/NGW4EuJp1W

[Controller @HOUController]

Last night we connected with @oakforestdems to discuss their biggest concerns and learn what issues matter most to them.

Civic engagement matters. Listening, showing up, and understanding our community’s needs helps build a stronger Houston.

[Sara McGee for Texas HD 132 @SaraForTexLege]

This should be required reading for every single Texas voter. Greg Abbott is robbing us blind.

“Public Citizen identified eight companies that received $950,681,935 worth of state
contracts through non-competitive awards between 2014 and 2024. During those same
years, these companies, their PACs, their officers, and their employees donated $2,935,908
to Texans for Greg Abbott PAC.”

Link in first reply.

[Jen Rice @jen_rice_]

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[FactPost @factpostnews]

Dolly Parton on her Imagination Library program that Republicans defunded:

"[My daddy] was the smartest man I have ever known, but I knew [...] his inability to read probably kept him from seeing all of his dreams come true. Inspiring kids to love to read became my mission."

[Sara McGee for Texas HD 132 @SaraForTexLege]

I would like to personally thank the GOP primary voters for choosing a top of the ticket candidate so toxic, that I now have a true shot at the chance to represent my community.

All gas. No brakes. November is coming.

You can help here: https://t.co/tjwPLGtg6Y

[Jen Rice @jen_rice_]

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[Evan @evan7257]

While soccer fans from around the world fly into Houston for the World Cup, Houston is flying dogs out of our city.

Yes, our stray crisis is that bad.
https://t.co/X93Z7OaMAh

[Dr. Kathleen E. Padilla @kepadil]

EXCITING news to a former gymnast!! Can’t wait to attend some of the meets & support the first class of @txst D1 gymnasts! @kdamp @TXSTGymnastics

[FFRF @FFRF]

Nonreligious Americans: you are not alone!

Remember as this country celebrates its 250th birthday that 28% to 29% of American adults are religiously unaffiliated (Pew). Together, we are #LightingTheWay to a brighter, more secular tomorrow.

#America250 #FFRF

[Neil Stone @DrNeilStone]

My home country Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

NO cervical cancer cases detected in vaccinated women following HPV immunisation!

None! Zero!

What a stunning achievement !

The HPV vaccine ie a modern medical miracle!

[Black Media Hub ✊🏿 @BlackMediaHub]

107 year old Viola Ford Fletcher preparing to give testimony to Congress about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, in its 100th anniversary year.

She was one of three known survivors of the days long riot, which destroyed the prosperous Black neighborhood of Greenwood.

[Amunet @freakoutsideofx]

The Barack and Michelle Obama statue at the new Barack Obama Presidential Center opening soon.

[Laura Jones TX8 D @CongressLaura]

https://t.co/EeFPn8e1PI

Clean water & clean energy are as much a priority as lowering healthcare costs & taxes to improve the lives of working class Americans

@OrbPlanet @AmericanYouthf1 @FreshCleanWater @kat223 @thecorpmex @RabidReader1970 @miriam2626 @MikeOkuda @ProgressTX

[Gina Hinojosa @GinaHinojosaTX]

We are working every vote across the state to win.

[𐌁𐌉Ᏽ 𐌕𐌉𐌌𐌉 @OrevaZSN]

We can't have wind or solar power because of how it “ruins the landscape” but data centers get a full pass.

[Turnbull @cturnbull1968]

Back then…

The average personal tax rate was 5.5%

The average corporate tax rate was 42%

And the tax rate for the ultra wealthy was 91%.

That’s what they stole from us.

[Turnbull @cturnbull1968]

Ken Paxton’s, most recent, mistress is married, with 7 children.

What else you got, Slick.

[goma @soigomaa]

THINGS I DONT DEBATE WITH MEN :
1. Abortion
2. Breastfeeding
3. Menstruation
4. Female body hair
5. Birth Control
6. Access to feminine hygiene products

Why? Because NONE of those involve the male body & therefore don't create any valid MALE OPINIONS

[Hassan Mafi ‏ @thatdayin1992]

Americans realizing they can go to jail for smoking weed but Trump gets a $200 fine for insider trading