yee and i cannot stress this enough haw
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texas 17, stanford 22, harvard 23 | storyteller, marathoner, cold brew enthusiast | passionate about mental health, education, & queer empowerment
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The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on...
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
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To all the politicians claiming books and drag queens are the greatest threat to our kids…
THIS is the leading cause of death for children in the United States.
If you’re not doing something about guns, you’re not really concerned about our kids. #txlege
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Breaking News: Three children are dead after a shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville, a hospital spokesman said. nyti.ms/3ZekJSk
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Kevin Durant on @RodneyTerry:
"[He] has led this team on and off the court as well as anyone could have expected. To see them in the Sweet 16 with as a good a shot to win the national championship as anyone is a testament to the amazing job he’s done." bit.ly/3K1BID3
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Huge news.
Last year, we capped insulin prices for seniors on Medicare, but there was more work to do.
I called on Congress – and manufacturers – to lower insulin prices for everyone else.
Today, Eli Lilly is heeding my call. Others should follow.
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Breaking News: Eli Lilly said it would cut the price of insulin, capping the monthly out-of-pocket cost of the lifesaving drug at $35.
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We capped the cost of insulin for seniors on Medicare at $35.
But in my State of the Union, I said we needed to finish the job.
Well, today, Eli Lilly announced that they’re lowering prices for everyone else to $35.
Let’s keep it going.
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To hear you, of all people, preach the importance of respecting dissenting beliefs — that’s RICH, Marjorie. And to be clear, I don’t consider your points of view to be mere dissents — I’d categorize them as egregious, bigoted, and inhumane points of view with which I disagree.
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I was attacked in a restaurant tonight by an insane women and screamed at by her adult son.
They had no respect for the restaurant or the staff or the other people dining or people like me who simply have different political views.
They are self righteous, insane, and… Show more
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Living with Tourette Syndrome has been humiliating. But that was as a child. As an adult it rarely happens.
Today it did. On a flight.
The woman seated beside me was having a conniption fit as my nose tic (short exhales out of my nostrils) happened. She didn’t realize her… Show more
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University of Texas has put its diversity, equity and inclusion policies #DEI on hold. In 2023 in one of the most diverse states in the country that is totally unacceptable and a major step back in time. We cannot be quiet. st
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Five years ago today, 17 students, teachers and faculty at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland lost their lives due to gun violence. And just last night, 3 people were killed at Michigan State University. Enough is enough. We must end this gun violence epidemic.
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me to George Santos after submitting a bill to expel him from congress today.
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On the left, Republican Senator Mike Lee feigns outrage during the State of the Union when President Biden suggests that some Republicans want to cut Social Security and Medicare.
On the right, Mike Lee says he wants to get rid of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
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How much more respected is America around the world under Joe Biden?
This much.
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. wants to strip Chinese, Korean, Iranian, and Russians who don't have citizenship from buying a home. People who have lived here for years, work jobs, and have a green card will no longer be able to buy a home.
Join us Monday at Houston City Hall at noon.
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Any pundit who is criticizing Pres. Zelenskyy's attire is failing to read the room, but moreover, just completely missing the point. His clothes are intentional symbolism. A country and its leader under immediate and existential threats have no time for suits and neckties.
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Austin is opening shelters Thursday for people in need of shelter during an arctic front that's expected to last through the weekend. Here's where to stay warm. |
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Democracy is worth the wait.
Thank you, Arizona.
I am so honored and so proud to be your next Governor.
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BREAKING: Michigan Democrats win back full control of the Legislature for the first time since 1983.
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It's official. I will be the next U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania.
We bet on the people of Pennsylvania - and you didn’t let us down
And I won’t let you down. Thank you.
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Thank you, PA! 🥰
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Since day one, we have run a campaign of, by, and for the people of Texas. Now, let's go win this election for all of us.
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ALSO!
Gov:
Lt. Gov:
AG:
Railroad:
TX HD 37:
Mayor:
Tons of mission-driven progressives running for school board and state/local judgeships, too.
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Landed in Austin at 11pm, got to the polls at 7am, boarded a return flight to Boston at 9am. Hope I make it back in time for class. 🤓
Texas make it really hard for people to vote, but not voting simply isn’t an option — not ever, and certainly not when the stakes are this high.
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Vote for abortion rights
Vote for safer communities
Vote for lower costs
Vote for health care
Vote for democracy
Vote for *yours truly* 🥰
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It’s Election Day, America.
Make your voice heard today. Vote.
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Oprah endorses Beto O'Rourke for Texas governor
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Adore you, Texas — but it doesn’t have to be as it was. It’s time to vote for change, defeat Greg Abbott, and move this state forward. Thanks for helping us do it, Harry! Vote early on Nov. 4 or on Nov. 8.
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Ron Johnson is the billionaires’ best friend and the middle class’ worst nightmare.
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Out-of-state Texans! Our state makes voting exceedingly difficult — for everyone. The vote by mail process is confusing. Here’s an overview. Questions? DM me. The stakes are *always* too high to abstain — but they’re especially high this time around. VOTE!!!
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If we elect two more Democratic senators and keep control of the House, here is my promise to the American people:
The first bill I will send to Congress will be to codify Roe v. Wade. When passed, I will sign it in January—50 years after Roe was decided the law of the land.
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Texas has the lead going into the 4th quarter versus the #1 team in the nation, who the hell would’ve thought that.
Finish the Job . Make history!
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Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke held an event at a Houston abortion clinic to blast Gov. Greg Abbott for pushing to ban abortion at conception with no exception for rape or incest.
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