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Democrats of La Porte
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Empowering voters and connecting Blue dots in our La Porte community.

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Revealed: Four Businesses with Ties to Patriot Front Operating in North Texas
The neo-Nazi group is engaged in a strategy to establish an independent economic ecosystem. Through publicly available information, interviews, and in-person observation, the Observer has identified…
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January 20, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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Primary all of them.
7 Dems joined House Republicans in voting for a bill that would enable ICE agents to strip search 12-year-olds.

Henry Cuellar (TX-28)
Don Davis (NC-01)
Laura Gillen (NY-04)
Jared Golden (ME-02)
Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34)
Adam Gray (CA-13)
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03)
December 17, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s political party of more than five decades admonished him on Sunday — barring the lifelong Democrat from receiving its endorsement in the future, according to multiple local precinct chairs.
Harris County Democratic Party reprimands Houston Mayor John Whitmire, withholds future endorsement
A progressive group pushed through a measure to bar Whitmire from receiving the party’s endorsement. It came nearly eight months after he attended a fundraiser for a Republican congressman. 
www.houstonpublicmedia.org
December 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
We’re closing this tonight! Chipping in even $5 will help bring some holiday cheer to our La Porte neighbors.
Participating in the buyer blackout this next week or just looking donate to a good cause this holiday season?

The DOLP are launching our first annual Adopt-a-Neighbor program! Donate at bit.ly/DOLPAdopt2025Donate to help increase our gift budget per child! (see thread for more info) /x
December 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Journalist Jasper Nathaniel says a few AIPAC-funded lawmakers actually tried to help free the American teen who spent 9 months in Israeli prisons — but told Nathaniel they had to do it “secretly.”

“I’ve since seen some of these lawmakers getting pilloried on social media for doing nothing, and...
December 3, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Consider donating to our Adopt-a-Neighbor this Giving Tuesday 🧡💙🩵
Participating in the buyer blackout this next week or just looking donate to a good cause this holiday season?

The DOLP are launching our first annual Adopt-a-Neighbor program! Donate at bit.ly/DOLPAdopt2025Donate to help increase our gift budget per child! (see thread for more info) /x
December 2, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Participating in the buyer blackout this next week or just looking donate to a good cause this holiday season?

The DOLP are launching our first annual Adopt-a-Neighbor program! Donate at bit.ly/DOLPAdopt2025Donate to help increase our gift budget per child! (see thread for more info) /x
November 24, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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Help us send 2,000 books to readers who are incarcerated this winter through our Books Not Bars program
Books Not Bars 2025 Holiday Campaign
BOOKS NOT BARS FOR THE HOLIDAYS Haymarket Books is committed to making our books available for free to people who are incarcerated. In an effort to support those inside who are dealing with the imm...
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November 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Would love to see this in Texas @texasdemocrats.bsky.social
Until the end of the government shutdown, our campaign will be donating $2,500 a month to a food pantry in the Ninth District.

And to my fellow candidates, I challenge you to do the same:
November 9, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Tomorrow the monthly Democrats of La Porte, Texas meeting will still be held from 3-5pm, but will be at at our local Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux instead. Our special guest is @claytontuckertx.bsky.social ~ who is running for Agriculture Commissioner. Don’t know what that is? Come find out!
November 9, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Today is Election Day! There are 17 important amendments to vote on & more! There has been no lines at Sam Rayburn HS’s gym - but you can vote ANYWHERE in our county. Poll close at 7pm.

We didn’t release an official endorsement list, but here is a guide some members are using- bit.ly/1houvotenov25
November 4, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Pasadena, La Porte, Deer Park, and South Houston Texans. ICE was spotted between Hwy 3 and Richey plus 225 and Richey. They are crawling everywhere including the Advanced Auto parts of Wafer Street and Southmore Avenue.
October 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Join us for our monthly club meeting!

TOMORROW we will speak with two candidates for Harris County Judge—former Houston Mayor Annise Parker and Houston City Council member Leticia Plummer.

Come hear their pitch, express your concerns, and ask your question about their vision for the county.
Democrats of La Porte - Monthly Meeting · Mobilize
Join us for our monthly club meeting! October 12: Joining us to talk about their campaigns for Harris County Judge, two distinguished candidates Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker and Houston City C...
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October 12, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.

Community action works.

Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
October 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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I went on @allinwithchris.bsky.social last night, guest-hosted by @velshi.com, and spoke about why Democrats need a change in House and Senate leadership
August 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Those in the La Porte, TX area—join us for our monthly meeting (this SUNDAY afternoon) to learn from Steven Weintraub on how Texasn Republicans continue to undo democracy through gerrymandering and why this current bout is bring things from bad to worst!

Rsvp here: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
August 9, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Progressives, leftists, liberals, & others looking for alternatives to current politics in the La Porte, TX area~join us for our August meeting! After an inspiring visit from Houston Democracy Project activist Neil Aquino in July, we'll be visited by 2 speakers on gerrymandering & Abbott. Link below
August 1, 2025 at 10:23 PM
At our August 10 meeting, we'll have 2 guest speakers!

Steven Weintraub will talk about redistricting & gerrymandering plus Councilman Benjamin Flores (a candidate for Governor of Texas) will be there to let us know who he is and why he is running against Abbott.

www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
Democrats of La Porte - Monthly Meeting · Mobilize
Join us for our monthly club meeting! August 10: We have two wonderful speakers this month! Speaker: Steven Weintraub will talk about Redistricting and Gerrymandering And we'll discuss how to Fight ...
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July 28, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Houston Democracy Project Blog says here are 3 things to ask Houston City Council regarding HPD cooperation with ICE

The post has my comments to Council this past Tue. & contact info for Council. Let's use our voices. Each of us are the main act. #Houston

www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...
Contact Houston City Council About HPD Working With ICE-My Remarks To Council
​ I spoke at Houston City Council public comment time Tuesday, 7/22, at 2 PM. (There is information below about interacting with Council.)  (Above is me at Council asking what moral obligations we...
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July 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Heads up La Porte residents! Our July monthly meeting is tomorrow at 3pm. Registere here for the location and a reminder.

www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
Democrats of La Porte - Monthly Meeting · Mobilize
Join us for our monthly club meeting! July 13: Neil Aquino Community Activist. He will tell us about the Protest outside Cornyn's office every Tuesday for the last 8 years. Please come join us an...
www.mobilize.us
July 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Asked how he plans to respond to the Justice Department's attempt to prosecute a Democratic congresswoman, Hakeem Jeffries repeats the same line twice: they'll respond "in a time, place, and manner of our choosing."
June 2, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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oh fuck off
NEW: Third Way President Jon Cowan has a must-read column on how Democrats seize the center on transgender policy in @politico.com this morning. www.politico.com/news/magazin...
May 30, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Yall. Pay attention.
Meta is a defense contractor. "The company announced on Thursday that it will work with defense technology start-up Anduril to offer the U.S. military and its allies technology for soldiers involving augmented reality and artificial intelligence software."
Meta is working on a high-tech helmet for the U.S. military
Social network company Meta is partnering with weapons-maker Anduril to develop military technology for the Pentagon using AI and augmented reality.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 30, 2025 at 1:43 AM
May 20, 2025 at 1:29 AM
The Digital Communications Committee met for the first time tonight and I'm happy to report thiiinngggs are happening!

Follow to stay updated on how to get involved in making change in La Porte.
a little girl in a yellow jacket is making a funny face in a crowd
Alt: a little girl in a yellow jacket is making a funny face in a crowd as she munches on some cotton candy
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May 16, 2025 at 2:11 AM