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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 1d

Houston Democracy Project Blog says we are the leaders in difficult days ahead. There are many citizen-organized volunteer-led 10/18 No Kings protests across Houston-region, TX & nation. Take the lead yourself, be ready to accept risk & find your network. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

We Are The Leaders In Difficult Days Ahead-Attend October 18 No Kings Near You

I'll start this post the same way I’ll end it: * Use phone calls, e-mails and personal conversations to organize. Use channels that will be more difficult to monitor and shut down. *...

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 2d

Houston Democracy Project Blog says low flying helicopters for Chicago apartment raid recall recent HPD/military joint exercises. With Hou. Council Dems silent on issues such as ICE & new state police deployment to Hou., there is no reason for our trust. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

Helicopters In Chicago Apartment Raid Echo Military/HPD Exercise In Houston-Refusal Of Local Dems To Speak Up Lessens Trust

On September 6th, I made a Houston Democracy Project Blog post about joint operations involving both the military and the Houston Police Department. I said these-type actions do happen and there...

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 3d

Houston Democracy Project Blog says State of Texas & Ken Paxton are coming after people for who they are & what they believe. Let’s fully join the fight to help protect innocent people from being persecuted and terrorized. #Texas www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

Texas And Paxton Seek To Criminalize Being Transgender & Opposing Fascism-Fight Back So Innocent People Won't Be Terrorized

Above you see the full text of Ken Paxton's absurd press release today about how he will be investigating people and groups he wants to target for political gain. I want to highlight two sentences...

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 4d

Houston Democracy Project Blog says can use Dem. Party infrastructure as platform for our own organizing. While elections matter, is clear voting won’t be enough. Task ahead ours. Let’s take advantage of existing structure and networks & be innovative. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

We Can Use Existing Democratic Party Infrastructure For Our Own Organizing

I want to highlight three local events. Two upcoming and one just completed. The attached pictures have the specifics. Tonight, 10/6, in Kingwood there is forum with three Democratic Judges...

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 4d

John Cornyn Houston Office Protest, Week 452, tomorrow, 10/7, 5300 Memorial Dr., 11:30-1. Trump says all opposition is violent radicalism & today talked about using the Insurrection Act. We must show up for all to see no matter the lawlessness and aggression of the right. #Houston

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 5d

Houston Democracy Project Blog reports on At-Large 4 Houston Council debate with Salinas, Boykins & Thomas held by Houston Progressive Caucus & Spring Branch Democrats. Discussion about ICE & HERO got my attention. Learn about the candidates! #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

Houston City Council At-Large 4 Debate-Discussion On ICE & HERO

The Houston Progressive Caucus and the Spring Branch Democrats Club held a debate yesterday for Houston City Council At-Large 4. Candidates taking part were Alejandra Salinas , Jordan Thomas...

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 7d

Houston Democracy Project Blog says in debate on expansion of Civilty Ordinance, Whitmire said ticketing homeless was last resort. Instead, seems to be part of Plan A. This why can’t take Whitmire or city credible on involvement with ICE or why DPS here. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

Despite Whitmire Assurances, Civility Ordinance Means More Tickets For Homeless-He Is Hard To Trust

Houston NPR KUHF has reported that since expansion of the so-called Civility Ordinance this past July, tickets to homeless people for violating the ordinance have gone up substantially. ( Graphic...

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Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET @patti3333.bsky.social · 10d

The Generals are not Clapping
I truly hope there is Sanity in this room

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 11d

John Cornyn Houston Office Protest, Week 451, tomorrow, 9/30, 5300 Memorial Dr., 11:30-1. Trump convenes top military to focus on the "homeland" & the right steps up attacks on dissent. People must see others willing to step up no matter the aggression of the right. The stakes are clear. #Houston

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 12d

Hou. Democracy Project says Sarah Roberts in Fort Bend Cty. leads way with lawsuit against County Judge George for violating 1st Amend. rights. George had Roberts removed from Comm. Court meeting for criticizing him. Rank & file leads opposition to right. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

Citizen-Leader Sarah Roberts Files Suit To Demand 1st Amendment Rights in Fort Bend County-Each Of Us Can Lead

Fort Bend County citizen-leader Sarah Roberts has filed a lawsuit against Fort Bend County Judge KP George asserting that he has violated her First Amendment rights and should be removed from...

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 18d

John Cornyn Houston Office Protest, Week 450, tomorrow, 9/23, 5300 Memorial Dr., 11:30-1. We must show up no matter the aggression. Last week someone in car at traffic light said could kill us & showed gun in holster. They are coming for rights, representation & lives. Voting not enough. #Houston

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 18d

Houston Democracy Project says Hale, Salinas & Thomas are viable options for Council At-Large 4. All are decent people navigating horrible political climate in good faith according to how they see the world. Pick approach you prefer & hold accountable. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

Hale, Salinas, Thomas Are 3 Viable Options For At-Large 4-Then We Must Hold Them Accountable

Houston At-Large City Council Position 4 is on the November ballot. The election is to fill the upcoming vacancy created by Councilmember Letitia Plummer, who is running in the Democratic primary...

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 21d

Houston Democracy Project Grassroots Freedom Calendar for 9/19-9/27. Focus on events across Houston-region outside traditional political & organizing groups. Nobody coming to organize most of us. Task ahead is ours. Next event is when you organize it. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

Houston Democracy Project Grassroots Freedom Calendar, 9/19-9/27

Below is the current, 9/19-9/27, Houston Democracy Project Grassroots Freedom Calendar. Please tell folks this resource exists & leave a comment or message me if I'm missing something. I...

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Egberto Willies, Politics Done Right @egbertowillies.com · 22d

Jimmy Kimmel Pulled Off Air, Rigged Economy Exposed, and Neil Aquino Speaks.

ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel after remarks on Charlie Kirk’s death, America’s economic system is rigged for the wealthy, and Neil Aquino discusses protests and democracy.

Jimmy Kimmel Pulled Off Air, Rigged Economy Exposed, and Neil Aquino Speaks.

ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel after remarks on Charlie Kirk’s death, America’s economic system is rigged for the wealthy, and Neil Aquino discusses protests and democracy.

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 22d

Houston Democracy Project Blog says if elected Houston Democrats won’t speak up about ICE & the ICE attack on Latino working class, what are odds they’ll be strong when trans people start getting rounded up? Contact Houston City Council & demand better. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

If Houston Leaders Won't Speak Up Against ICE Now, What Is Likelihood They'll Speak When Trans People Start Getting Rounded-Up?

I recently had a conversation with an attorney about ICE in Houston/Harris County. (Above is a screenshot from a Tik Tok of an ICE raid in the Houston-area. There are a lot of these on Tik...

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 23d

I’ll be on @egbertowillies.com tomorrow morning, 9/18, from 6-7 for the Houston Democracy Project weekly hour. Can listen on KPFT 90. 1 FM radio, streaming from KPFT website or at any point on Egberto’s YouTube. It’s really important to support independent voices such as Egberto & myself. #Houston

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 24d

Houston Democracy Project Blog says motorist told participant at weekly Hou. Cornyn Office Protest today “I could kill you right now” & showed holstered gun. We must be clear opposing authoritarians not safe & still show up in strong # ‘s no matter what. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

"I Could Kill You Right Now"-We Must Fully Join The Fight Against Authoritarian Right

31 people joined Week 449 of the John Cornyn Houston Office Protest today. You see below some of our team today. People showed up openly and confidently for democracy despite the aggression...

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 27d

Houston Democracy Project Blog says Mayor Whitmire defines opposition to federal troops & strongly opposing ICE as seen in Los Angeles & Chicago, as “turmoil.” That’s not outlook that will keep Houstonians safe & that meets challenge of dangerous moment. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...

Whitmire Defines "Turmoil" As Demanding Democracy And Opposing ICE-That Won't Keep Us Safe

At Houston City Council on Wednesday, 9/10, Mayor Whitmire made brief reference to a Houston Chronicle article that talked about the heavy policing of the Houston Labor Day democracy...

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 27d

The right is looking for people to sacrifice more so than for a martyr.

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 29d

I went out with No Police State sign for 75 minutes today. Postive reactions & thank you's were 50-2. People need to know others will be with them in days ahead & must see others show up no matter political climate. Today right day to be assertive. Voting not enough. It will have to be us. #Houston

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · 29d

It's a great day ahead to double our resolve for freedom and democracy & to stay the course.

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Rigorous, Fred-based Reporting @thefred.bsky.social · Sep 10

I would like to take this opportunity to remember Melissa Hortman, a serving Democratic politician assasinated by a right-winger.

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · Sep 10

This will be used for repressive measures & by public figures of all viewpoints to keep more distance between themselves and the public. We must press forward in our fight for democracy.

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Aquilino A. Gonell @sergeantaqgo.bsky.social · Sep 9

The SC just rubber stamped trump/ICE decision to racially profiled people. Brett Kavanaugh failed to recognize the deference between a contact stop, being detained and being kidnapped. "THE REASON YOU SHOULD CARE ... IS NOT THAT IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU BUT THAT IT IS ALREADY HAPPENING TO OTHERS."

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Neil Aquino @neilaquino.bsky.social · Sep 8

John Cornyn Houston Office Protest, Week 448, tomorrow, 9/9, 5300 Memorial Dr., 11:30-1. Supreme Court allows ICE to stop anyone for any reason & Trump plans more troops in cities. They are coming for rights, representation & our lives. Voting not enough. We must meet challenge ahead. #Houston

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