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billygold.bsky.social
@billygold.bsky.social
Native to Texas and still here. The scariest thing I see is people shrugging their shoulders. New mom, former public school teacher, and wondering how to stop the shrugging.
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A man at our town hall asked if love was too weak for this moment.

I told him: “My faith teaches me that love is the strongest force in the universe. A new kind of politics is possible.”
February 16, 2026 at 5:51 AM
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Can confirm.
February 16, 2026 at 2:23 AM
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File this under: ready, shoot, aim ☠️

Republicans have been pushing the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote, w/out realizing it screws their own voters more.

Lowest passport ownership by state:

W Virginia 18–21%
Mississippi 19–22%
Alabama 20–23%
Arkansas 20–23%
Louisiana 21–24%
February 15, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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And this…
February 15, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Eeeeehaaaah !

#OUTWithRepublicans !!!
February 15, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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Actor Faces Criticism Over Remarks Asking Fans to Decide Between Him and ICE

www.boredpanda.com/star-actor-u...
“I Accept Those Terms”: Star Actor Under Fire After Telling Fans To Choose Between Him And ICE
In a recent Instagram post, John Leguizamo told fans who support ICE to unfollow him, drawing cheers from some and farewells from others. Celebrities
www.boredpanda.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:15 AM
The Texas AG, Ken Paxton, is playing like a knight in shining armor. The only reason he is suddenly fighting for the rights of Texans is so he looks better for the upcoming primaries. Who’s to say he won’t drop the suit as soon as these elections are over?

www.texastribune.org/2026/02/09/t...
Texas AG sues factory after complaints of noxious smells
The state’s environmental regulator has issued multiple environmental violations and the lawsuit states the company has failed to fix the problems.
www.texastribune.org
February 13, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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Slotkin lays out how Trump’s NSPM‑7, his administration’s habit of calling peaceful protesters “domestic terrorists,” and ICE agents threatening to put people into “terrorist databases” have shattered public trust in federal law enforcement. #holdfast
February 13, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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truthout.org/articles/the...
The early statement by Felon Trump that ICE would be removing "The worst of the worst" most dangerous and violent criminals was a lie. ICE goes after families and kids. They are the KKK with masks instead of hoods.
#TraitorTrump #ICEIsATerroristOrg #ImpeachNoem
The Trauma of ICE Raids Is Rippling Through Public Schools Across the US
ICE raids have left children stranded without caregivers after school bus drop-off. Abductions traumatize whole schools.
truthout.org
February 11, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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Yes we do. We do it for free....

#Epstein

#EpsteinFiles
February 11, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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TIL the Seattle Seahawks logo is not only inspired by PNW indigenous art but is probably based on a specific Kwakwaka'wakw eagle mask
February 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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I’m proud to be endorsed by Justice Democrats and PAL PAC.

The only way we can fight fascism is with bold progressive ideas and accountability for all in power.

It’s a new moment. And it requires new leadership:
@justicedemocrats.com @votepalpac.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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"America" was populated by native tribes who spoke over three HUNDRED languages (and English WASN'T one of them). America has ALWAYS been multi-lingual! Just ask the Pennsylvania Dutch, or any other region of America (Puerto Rica) where English isn't the principal language!
February 12, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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Missed this stream? Join us for the next one, we're live on Twitch & YouTube every week!
February 12, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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"But it’s not better than nothing. It’s worse than nothing. The face Grok produced isn’t a face it found under the mask. It’s a face it made up."

It's soooo important people realize this tech is not what they see on crime shows, where blurry footage can be "fixed" with the touch of a button.
Today's newsletter: New piece: after the Guthrie kidnapping, the Kirk assassination, and both Minneapolis shootings, the same thing happened every time. People asked AI to "enhance" blurry footage. AI invented faces.

www.readtpa.com/p/computer-e...
Computer, Enhance
People keep running crime footage through AI thinking they’re helping. They’re not.
www.readtpa.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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Finally someone with some real fucking news
Watch this video to learn about the women and children detained at Core Civic's Dilley detention center in Texas, which is considered one of the most inhumane and unsafe facilities in the country. Many detainees have been held for over 120 days, far exceeding the legal limit of 20 days.
February 12, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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You need a #revolution for that. You ready?
February 12, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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Republicans are so scared they are trying to go back to poll taxes.
February 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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The Trump admin revoked a scientific finding that has long been the central basis for the fight against climate change
Trump's EPA Revokes Scientific Finding That Underpinned U.S. Fight Against Climate Change
The Environmental Protection Agency has revoked a key scientific finding that supported U.S. regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.
www.huffpost.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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Remember her name: Aliya Rahman

Her testimony is everything and it deserves to be heard, by everyone. Decide for yourself.

It’s powerful. It’s gut-wrenching. And no one should have to survive what she did.

ICE MUST GO‼️
February 3, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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I spent my career teaching English & civics to immigrants. My classrooms were always filled with the most generous, hard-working, funny, loving, brilliant & talented people who happen to be undocumented.

#FundHealthcareOverICE

They do not deserve ICE brutality, torture and murder. No one does!
February 3, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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Destroy DHS.

Rip them out by the rotten roots.
Prosecute, convict, imprison.

No such thing as "a few bad apples." At this point, with what we've SEEN, every last one of them is as guilty as the worst of them. Can you imagine what their *private* conversations are like? How do they sleep at night?
Jesus is 22. Shot in the eye with a pepper-ball while standing nearby.

Not protesting. Just existing.

Congress is voting to fund weapons that blind people instead of healthcare that heals them.

#FundHealthcareOverICE
February 4, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Texas gearing up for midterm elections and not taking any shit.

youtube.com/shorts/rEGc-...
Alex Pretti shooters identified! #iceout
YouTube video by JeezLouise210
youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:47 AM
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My mom is the only reason I’m on The View.

She’s a fighter — she showed me how to stand up to the bullies.

That's what I've done in the Texas Legislature, and that's exactly what I’ll do in the U.S. Senate.
February 3, 2026 at 2:10 AM
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MeidasTouch sent a reporter to look for waste, fraud, and abuse behind the Melania movie. Here’s what we found.
February 3, 2026 at 7:50 PM