Pod Bless Texas

A weekly award-wanting progressive pod with our finger on TX’s hot button political issues, hosted by @KendallScudder. 🎧

[Pod Bless Texas @podblesstexas]

A lot has changed in 3 years. I became a dad, took over the Texas Democratic Party, and met the people actually moving this state. That's why Pod Bless Texas is back - a mic for the organizers and everyday Texans doing the work. First episode: Jim Hightower, tomorrow.

[Joe Moody @moodyforelpaso]

Adios mofo! When the outcome isn’t predetermined, you don’t do so well. #txlege

[Pod Bless Texas @podblesstexas]

Today is your last day to early vorte in the Constitutional Election, and our episode on Prop 8 w/ Dr. Kelty Garbee of Texas Rural Funders is in your podcast library now! Listen up on the importance of expanding broadband internet, and then head to the polls& cast your ballot. 🤠

[Pod Bless Texas @podblesstexas]

Check your podcast library for our discussion with @ktnote of @ProgressTX about the propositions that are on your ballot NOW! Then go vote!

[Kathleen Thompson @ktnote]

As fun to listen as it was to record! 🎙️ Thanks to @KendallScudder and the @PodBlessTexas team for inviting me to talk about the @ProgressTX Progressive Voter Guide. Listen on your fave app or here: https://t.co/xxMV0baxgU
Download the guide: https://t.co/oucXeNcOTD #GoVoteTexas

[Kendall Scudder @KendallScudder]

If I can’t trust a Democrat on public schools, then I can’t trust that Democrat, period. Call @GervinHawkins at [phone] and let her know that a vote for vouchers is absolutely unforgivable. #HD120

[Pod Bless Texas @podblesstexas]

.@SpeakerMcCarthy bout to change that Twitter handle.

[Kendall Scudder @KendallScudder]

School Vouchers are welfare for the well-off. Pass it on. #txlege #txed

[Pastors for Children @pastors4txkids]

“In an unprecedented violation of God’s law of religious liberty, and the American doctrine of the separation of church and state, @GregAbbott_TX this afternoon called on ministers and pastors to politicize God’s pulpit to push his private school voucher program.”

#txlege #txed

[quorumreport @quorumreport]

Rep. Doc Anderson will not seek reelection #txlege

[Texas Tribune @TexasTribune]

Deborah L. Birx, the doctor and public health expert who served as the White House coronavirus response coordinator during the peak of the pandemic, is joining the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock. https://t.co/ubEzecJ2Zs

[Pod Bless Texas @podblesstexas]

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[Patrick Svitek @PatrickSvitek]

As Senate is about to vote on whether to end his impeachment trial early and dismiss the articles, Paxton announces Tucker Carlson interview next week >

[Pod Bless Texas @podblesstexas]

👎👎👎 so, it turns out, crime *does* pay.

[Bob Garrett @RobertTGarrett]

No matter how his current #impeachment trial turns out, Texas AG Ken Paxton's state pension isn't in jeopardy.

Even if convicted, @KenPaxtonTX keeps pension that's worth at least $66k/yr.

Lucky he's not a judge ...

W/@lmcgaughy

#txlege
https://t.co/VabOr0JfvC

[Chris Hollins @CGHollins]

Waiting period between registering to vote in Texas to being able to vote: 30 days.

Waiting period between purchasing a gun and using that gun: 0 days.

Please register to vote by October 10 in order to vote in local elections in Texas.

[Texas Tribune @TexasTribune]

Hardin: “Are you saying [Paxton and Webster]… terminated your contract, told you you weren’t going to get paid and then drove off and if you hadn’t said ‘wait, wait I’ve got [to get] my car,’ they would have left you in the street?”

Cammack: “That’s what it looked like.”

[Collin County ⭐️ Texas Democrats @CollinDems]

Congrats to Collin County’s newest State Representative @plesafortexas for being recognized in the September/October edition of Plano Magazine for her contribution to changing the political landscape in Collin County! @Planoareadems @RichardsonDems @podblesstexas @CollinDemocrat

[Represent Texas @RepresentTexas]

🛠️Men and women died to create labor unions that fight for working people— enjoy your day off, and support organized labor! 💪 Join us in paying tribute to their dedication and resilience. 👷‍♀️👷‍♂️ #LaborDayHeroes #HardWorkPaysOff #HonorAndRespect #CelebrateTogether #LaborDay

[Texas Tribune @TexasTribune]

Ken Paxton has been ordered to appear in the Texas Senate chamber to answer to 16 allegations of misconduct that were approved by the House in May.

Here's a breakdown of the key figures in the suspended attorney general's impeachment trial. https://t.co/l4zziUNpdg

[State Rep. Venton Jones @VentonJonesTX]

Age appropriate healthcare for transgender youth is essential. Banning it not only denies them the care they need, but also puts their mental and physical health at risk.

The impact of #SB14 goes beyond healthcare. It sends a harmful message to Texas youth that their identities are not valid and that they do not deserve the same rights and dignity as their peers.

I will continue to support our transgender communities and Texas families in their fight for equal rights. SB 14 may have become law, but our fight for human rights and advocacy remains stronger than ever.

https://t.co/79jSRwLgYK

#txlege #HD100 #TransRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights #ProtectTransYouth

[Pod Bless Texas @podblesstexas]

Just for clarification, is this the same Harlan Crow that’s buying @AngieChenButton at a Dallas fundraiser later this month? The one with the swastika-emblazoned napkins? #HD112 #txlege

[CNN Breaking News @cnnbrk]

Justice Clarence Thomas officially discloses private jet trips and a vacation paid for by GOP megadonor Harlan Crow after ethics questions rocked the Supreme Court https://t.co/rYKBXhZoly

[CNN Breaking News @cnnbrk]

Justice Clarence Thomas officially discloses private jet trips and a vacation paid for by GOP megadonor Harlan Crow after ethics questions rocked the Supreme Court https://t.co/rYKBXhZoly