Scattershooting (*groan*) while the Texas Progressive Alliance stands around and watches the neo-Nazis in Ukraine rebrand themselves ...
NEW: Some of Texas’ biggest GOP donors — self-proclaimed “gun enthusiasts” — signed a letter in today’s @dallasnews calling for more background checks, red flag laws and raising gun purchase age to 21. They add: “We vote for Republican Senators. We believe in the 2nd Amendment.” pic.twitter.com/plUCPb90cr
— Tony Plohetski (@tplohetski) June 5, 2022
We again dedicate our entire Sunday opinion section to Uvalde, starting with our full-page editorial about Greg Abbott's response. A powerful man does nothing. pic.twitter.com/F4RAVXn0Yw
— Josh Brodesky (@joshbrodesky) June 5, 2022
Perhaps that additional $50 million that Dave Carney was bragging about last month is out of reach now. Speaking of $50 million:
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls for spending $50 million to buy bulletproof shields for school police-AAS:https://t.co/2sdUXGZt0u
— TxLRLClips (@TxLRLClips) June 6, 2022
More committees, fewer school doors, bulletproof shields for cowardly cops; anything they can think of to avoid the actual problem. Speaking of shitty law enforcement officers:
Here are the biggest shifts in the official account of the #Uvalde school shooting https://t.co/UmSzeyki7h #TexasSchoolMassacre #UvaldePoliceCowards #DefundThePolice #AbolishThePolice
— Dana Fairbanks MD #ForProfitHealthcareIsImmoral 🌹 (@dcfairbank) June 3, 2022
“We don’t want those policemen to be here,” Mary Rodriguez, 86, said. “I pray that they get new jobs somewhere else.”
— Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) June 4, 2022
Their failure to act decisively during the shooting, she said, is inexcusable. https://t.co/4MZHdtxTKL
I’m here in Uvalde, trying to be respectful with everyone’s fresh grief. Standing outside while a funeral is going on. Police still thought it was necessary to coordinate with bikers to order reporters to “stay on the sidewalk” and physically obstruct cameras. Really? pic.twitter.com/bZ6dSugcEL
— Julian Gill (@JulianGi11) June 2, 2022
"the cops are lying"
— Whack, with a silent 'H' (@WhackNicholson) June 1, 2022
-the cops pic.twitter.com/iULfLe69Xk
Texas law enforcement has been working with the “Patriots for America militia,” routinely allowing the civilians with handguns, AR-15s, and tactical gear to question migrants. The ACLU of Texas has called on the Justice Department to investigate. #txlege https://t.co/72054ENSiG
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) June 5, 2022
A retired Federal agent from Texas was one of 6 people in regular communication with the white supremacist Buffalo murderer. 30mins prior to the attack the shooter invited the former agent to review his attack plans and watch his live stream.https://t.co/TKC8hvlqre
— The Sparrow Project (@sparrowmedia) May 27, 2022
On and on it goes, with no end in sight. Same old shit, same old nothing.
"Ignore guns, talk inflation": Memos show GOP strategy after the #UvaldeMassacre https://t.co/bmBI2kRXG4 #TXLege
— Forever in debt to your priceless advice. (@PDiddie) June 5, 2022
Vote harder. "Vote Blue".
Republicans flood South Texas special election as national Democrats keep distance https://t.co/vgiBa6lQcc via @TexasTribune
— Patrick Svitek (@PatrickSvitek) June 6, 2022
I just don't think that's going to work out any better than it has for the past twenty-something years.
Despite his campaign claims to #FixTheGrid, Robert O’Rourke took $388,000 for his 2022 campaign from oil/gas sectors, according to Opensecrets. His words are as hollow as Joe Biden’s.
— Justin, #RegisterGreen2022 🦖🌻 (@JustinInBmore) May 31, 2022
Texas needs @DelilahforTexas, who doesn’t take their money.
Join us: https://t.co/e8J1H4PjXU
Consider the definition of insanity. Then consider doing something besides what you've been doing over and over again.
Listen up Texas, you do not have to vote for either war mongering, pro poverty, neoliberal or conservative corporate shills this election. Ask your local paper why they don't cover all candidates for the election in November! We are here for the people, not the profits!
— DelilahForTexas💚☮🌻🌎 (@DelilahforTexas) June 2, 2022
Just a suggestion.
When I read this my first thought was, "Hey! Maybe Shelley Kuffner has finally seen the light!" Then I read 'her', and realized, 'nope, not yet'.
“I can no longer work for a company that ignores all the alarms and dismisses the risks of climate change and ecological collapse.” This safety consultant just quit her job with Shell after 11 years of contracting with the UK-based energy giant.https://t.co/BuyI1jVB9g
— Inside Climate News (@insideclimate) May 26, 2022
Here's a few more environmental notes.
Record-breaking triple-digit heat is expected in Central Texas this week https://t.co/BRzn3D0unV
— KVUE News (@KVUE) June 6, 2022
Please stop thinking about #climatechange as a 2050 thing. It's happening *now.* The climate doesn't care what you believe. We're getting more extreme weather anyway. Let's reduce emissions & adapt. #txlege #txclimate #ClimateCrisishttps://t.co/iUwIzgoX3w https://t.co/Z0X3AtPevC pic.twitter.com/eB5FrnCPpG
— Doug Lewin (@douglewinenergy) June 2, 2022
The amount of corn it takes to fill an SUV with ethanol could feed a person for a year, and the U.S. and Europe could immediately replace the lost grain exports from Ukraine’s breadbasket by cutting their biofuel production in half. @CanaryMediaInc https://t.co/AmonLhk1S9
— GO GREEN (@ECOWARRIORSS) June 2, 2022
The Biden administration has set new requirements that increase the amount of ethanol that must be blended into the nation’s gasoline supply. https://t.co/JWywiyK6QG
— ABC News (@ABC) June 4, 2022
“The swindle appears simple: Pretend to help solve a problem, while making the problem worse, socialize the costs and liabilities, and privatize the profits.”
— Greenpeace (@Greenpeace) June 2, 2022
More from @rex_weyler on the carbon capture scam from the beginning ⬇️ https://t.co/iz8dfqcOWK
Once again: thank you, Joe Biden.
A few social justice tweets; bad news first.
"Released on May 22, the report details the findings of an independent investigation into how the SBC dealt with sexual abuse within its ranks over the past two decades."https://t.co/7LgZT7Kw2p
— Texas Observer (@TexasObserver) June 6, 2022
An ugly protest today. A mob of self described “Christian Fascists” tried to force their way into a gay establishment in the gayborhood of Dallas holding a family event while chanting “Groomers” pic.twitter.com/2F9NE4rs0P
— Elm Fork John Brown Gun Club (@EFJBGC) June 4, 2022
Some good news and some activist items.
howdy y'all, we fucking did it 🥹✊ first unionized starbucks in the lone star state!!! @sbwuatx45lamar pic.twitter.com/3gbegFrYyI
— morgan💫 (@mo_el_le) June 3, 2022
The vigil is set for Monday, June 6 in support of the detained WNBA star and Nimitz High School graduate. https://t.co/eL89mzrnNw
— ABC13 Houston (@abc13houston) June 6, 2022
Gays for Safe Gun Rights March & Rally on June 11 in New Braunfels.
— Claudia Zapata for Congress, TX-21 (@PoderConClaudia) May 31, 2022
We protect our children by demanding common sense safe gun ownership legislation.
Want to make signs/speak? DM us or comment below. pic.twitter.com/oEbs1EX9sd
Segue-ing into the soothers.
Houston’s restaurants are celebrating #Pride2022 and giving back https://t.co/lw2BV1GOxd #HTX #Pride
— Forever in debt to your priceless advice. (@PDiddie) June 2, 2022
How do you spell winner? T-E-X-A-S!
— Texas Monthly (@TexasMonthly) June 4, 2022
San Antonio 14-year-old Harini Logan claimed the top spelling bee spot last night, making her the seventh Texan champ in the last ten years. https://t.co/n3eZzRv4pS
One of my very favorite historical photos of Houston, a house that stood at 900 Franklin Street. This was taken by John Vachon in 1943. You'd think it has been colorized but it was actually taken with color film, probably Kodachrome of Ektachrome. Incredible details! pic.twitter.com/vOmFaYu2Jw
— Traces of Texas (@TracesofTexas) June 6, 2022
A Green Lynx Spider sits atop a Texas Lantana Bloom. pic.twitter.com/G5jDCR6PW7
— Summer Stolarcyk (@summerstoli) June 3, 2022
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