Szmartin
@szmartin.bsky.social
Dallas Texas. LGBTQ+. Yellow Dog Democrat. Atheist. Wear your mask.
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Get your flu shot and a COVID booster. We’re seeing both in clinic, and staff is also getting sick even though we’re vaccinated. If we’re too sick to work, we can’t help you. Wear a mask if you’re in a doctor’s office, ER, or any crowded place. We don’t have a functional health system in place.
If only the CDC hadn't been shut down for the last month and a half. It's probably already here and spreading.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Warnings rise for U.S. as severe flu strain causes outbreaks in Canada, U.K.
A flu strain that emerged over the summer is causing "unprecedented" outbreaks in Japan, as well as in Canada and the U.K. The CDC hasn't provided insights on flu in the U.S. in nearly two months.
www.nbcnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Get your flu shot and a COVID booster. We’re seeing both in clinic, and staff is also getting sick even though we’re vaccinated. If we’re too sick to work, we can’t help you. Wear a mask if you’re in a doctor’s office, ER, or any crowded place. We don’t have a functional health system in place.
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Big News: Dallas City Council has approved moving municipal elections from May to November in odd-numbered years.
More Texans will vote. Fewer dollars will be wasted. And more voices will be heard.
Honored to have worked to pass SB 1494 and deliver for the residents of Dallas. #TXLege #SD16
More Texans will vote. Fewer dollars will be wasted. And more voices will be heard.
Honored to have worked to pass SB 1494 and deliver for the residents of Dallas. #TXLege #SD16
November 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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If you can, please help our friend as she deals with losing her mom 💔
Several of you have already asked what you can do to help and since this is buried at the end of a very long thread, I figured I'd quote it... it feels too much like begging to reach out individually to those who have already offered, so I figured I'll just post this and whoever sees it, sees it.
November 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
If you can, please help our friend as she deals with losing her mom 💔
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There are 670,000 furloughed federal workers. There are 730,000 federal workers working without pay. Walk a mile, folks. Walk a mile.
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
There are 670,000 furloughed federal workers. There are 730,000 federal workers working without pay. Walk a mile, folks. Walk a mile.
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Too many people commenting on a deal that none of us know enough about.
Please take a shot. Take a puff. Take a nap.
Please take a shot. Take a puff. Take a nap.
November 10, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Too many people commenting on a deal that none of us know enough about.
Please take a shot. Take a puff. Take a nap.
Please take a shot. Take a puff. Take a nap.
Welp...
Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human outbreak. Scientists are troubled by the muted federal response.
Bird flu surges among poultry amid a scaled back federal response
ebx.sh
November 6, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Welp...
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The Cypress-Fairbanks School District in TX has been controlled by right-wing extremists since 2023
They removed textbook chapters on climate change, vaccines, and diversity
Fired librarians
Created Bible study courses
This year a Dem-majority board was elected
GOP's policies are unpopular
They removed textbook chapters on climate change, vaccines, and diversity
Fired librarians
Created Bible study courses
This year a Dem-majority board was elected
GOP's policies are unpopular
How a band of progressive candidates ousted Cy-Fair ISD's conservative slate
A bigger voter turnout and a younger, more diverse crowd helped drive Cy-Fair ISD's "pro-public education" slate to beat conservative incumbents in GOP stronghold.
www.houstonchronicle.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The Cypress-Fairbanks School District in TX has been controlled by right-wing extremists since 2023
They removed textbook chapters on climate change, vaccines, and diversity
Fired librarians
Created Bible study courses
This year a Dem-majority board was elected
GOP's policies are unpopular
They removed textbook chapters on climate change, vaccines, and diversity
Fired librarians
Created Bible study courses
This year a Dem-majority board was elected
GOP's policies are unpopular
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It is possible to be grateful for Nancy Pelosi's many years of service to this country and to be glad she is not running for re-election. You do not need to choose.
November 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
It is possible to be grateful for Nancy Pelosi's many years of service to this country and to be glad she is not running for re-election. You do not need to choose.
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Democrats chalked up massive wins on Tuesday night in governor's races, with the CA ballot initiative, in the NYC mayor's race -- but some of their most astounding victories played out down lower on ballots www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
The Wildest Democratic Wins You May Not Have Heard About
Elections for school boards and public service commissions aren’t as sexy as a governor’s race, but they matter — and Democrats swept them everywhere.
www.huffpost.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Democrats chalked up massive wins on Tuesday night in governor's races, with the CA ballot initiative, in the NYC mayor's race -- but some of their most astounding victories played out down lower on ballots www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
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Hey frens my bb Avery was one of 20 students chosen to represent our school on an educational trip to Puerto Rico! All the students had superior academic excellence in Spanish & demonstrated ongoing commitment to their community through volunteerism.
account.efexploreamerica.com/donations/lyb1JO
account.efexploreamerica.com/donations/lyb1JO
November 6, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Hey frens my bb Avery was one of 20 students chosen to represent our school on an educational trip to Puerto Rico! All the students had superior academic excellence in Spanish & demonstrated ongoing commitment to their community through volunteerism.
account.efexploreamerica.com/donations/lyb1JO
account.efexploreamerica.com/donations/lyb1JO
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to be honest, teen vogue was doing politics better than the times or post.
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
to be honest, teen vogue was doing politics better than the times or post.
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🎁Gift Article : Trump’s Plan Is Now Out in the Open
It’s getting ever harder to avoid connecting the authoritarian dots.
By Peter Wehner www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
It’s getting ever harder to avoid connecting the authoritarian dots.
By Peter Wehner www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Trump’s Plan Is Now Out in the Open
It’s getting ever harder to avoid connecting the authoritarian dots.
www.theatlantic.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:27 PM
🎁Gift Article : Trump’s Plan Is Now Out in the Open
It’s getting ever harder to avoid connecting the authoritarian dots.
By Peter Wehner www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
It’s getting ever harder to avoid connecting the authoritarian dots.
By Peter Wehner www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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1/? 🧵
Let's talk about this for a moment, because Erick was correct in everything he said. The dogpile from other white people was typical, and is also something that, if you aren't taking the time to learn about your own racism, is going to have Black and brown folks stepping back from you.
Let's talk about this for a moment, because Erick was correct in everything he said. The dogpile from other white people was typical, and is also something that, if you aren't taking the time to learn about your own racism, is going to have Black and brown folks stepping back from you.
Yet another account I used to follow. Man was I stupid….
White people like this dude can’t anoint themselves “Ally”. It doesn’t work that way. Especially when you don’t know what racism is and how it works.
Gotta love the “I don’t want to change the world…” quote too. SMFH
White people like this dude can’t anoint themselves “Ally”. It doesn’t work that way. Especially when you don’t know what racism is and how it works.
Gotta love the “I don’t want to change the world…” quote too. SMFH
October 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
1/? 🧵
Let's talk about this for a moment, because Erick was correct in everything he said. The dogpile from other white people was typical, and is also something that, if you aren't taking the time to learn about your own racism, is going to have Black and brown folks stepping back from you.
Let's talk about this for a moment, because Erick was correct in everything he said. The dogpile from other white people was typical, and is also something that, if you aren't taking the time to learn about your own racism, is going to have Black and brown folks stepping back from you.
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[Thread] I said this on the cast the other day, and I want to stay true to my word. Since tough times are here and may get worse, now is the time for resource strategies and helping our neighbors. With this Republican Shutdown millions will lose their food benefits...
October 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
[Thread] I said this on the cast the other day, and I want to stay true to my word. Since tough times are here and may get worse, now is the time for resource strategies and helping our neighbors. With this Republican Shutdown millions will lose their food benefits...
Here's how my Democratic Texas State Rep will be voting on the 17 Consitutional Amendments on the ballot. I found it helpful.
There are 17 Constitutional Amendments up for consideration during the November 4th Election in Texas. This is how I plan to vote on each of them.
@texaslpc.org has created a comprehensive thread with an overview of each proposed amendment. Check it out and give them a follow! #txlege #HD102 #VOTE
@texaslpc.org has created a comprehensive thread with an overview of each proposed amendment. Check it out and give them a follow! #txlege #HD102 #VOTE
October 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Here's how my Democratic Texas State Rep will be voting on the 17 Consitutional Amendments on the ballot. I found it helpful.
Heads up Texas voters.
There are 17 Constitutional Amendments up for consideration during the November 4th Election in Texas. This is how I plan to vote on each of them.
@texaslpc.org has created a comprehensive thread with an overview of each proposed amendment. Check it out and give them a follow! #txlege #HD102 #VOTE
@texaslpc.org has created a comprehensive thread with an overview of each proposed amendment. Check it out and give them a follow! #txlege #HD102 #VOTE
October 16, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Heads up Texas voters.
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Out today, News & Politics Editor @byjustinmiller.bsky.social's interview with @ginafortexas.bsky.social: "I’m running to be a governor for Texans, for working families, for working Texans, for the school children of Texas. And it’s time our people had a voice."
'Failures and Grift’: Gina Hinojosa Wants to Stop Greg Abbott from Making History
The five-term Austin state representative will wage an underdog campaign to deny the powerful Texas governor an unprecedented fourth term—and the chance to further entrench his “corruption.”
www.texasobserver.org
October 16, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Out today, News & Politics Editor @byjustinmiller.bsky.social's interview with @ginafortexas.bsky.social: "I’m running to be a governor for Texans, for working families, for working Texans, for the school children of Texas. And it’s time our people had a voice."
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🚨TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE NOVEMBER 4th TEXAS GENERAL ELECTION!🚨
You must register to vote in person if you are a first-time voter. To register to vote, update or check your registration, see who’s on your ballot, and find your polling place, visit VoteTexas.gov. #HD102 #VOTE
You must register to vote in person if you are a first-time voter. To register to vote, update or check your registration, see who’s on your ballot, and find your polling place, visit VoteTexas.gov. #HD102 #VOTE
October 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
🚨TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE NOVEMBER 4th TEXAS GENERAL ELECTION!🚨
You must register to vote in person if you are a first-time voter. To register to vote, update or check your registration, see who’s on your ballot, and find your polling place, visit VoteTexas.gov. #HD102 #VOTE
You must register to vote in person if you are a first-time voter. To register to vote, update or check your registration, see who’s on your ballot, and find your polling place, visit VoteTexas.gov. #HD102 #VOTE
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What a waste.
Ken Paxton to 'vigorously enforce' Ten Commandments requirement amid lawsuits
Attorney General Ken Paxton advised schools to comply with Senate Bill 10, promising the state would take on legal fees to defend the law in court.
www.houstonchronicle.com
October 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM
What a waste.
Heads up Texas voters.
Seventeen amendments. One ballot.
Early voting kicks off October 20th — are you #VoteReady?
Check out a quick, no-fluff breakdown of each amendment, plus what supporters and opponents are saying: bit.ly/SNJGUIDE
Early voting kicks off October 20th — are you #VoteReady?
Check out a quick, no-fluff breakdown of each amendment, plus what supporters and opponents are saying: bit.ly/SNJGUIDE
October 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Heads up Texas voters.
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Interested in public service and gaining hands-on experience in policy, messaging, and communications?
Apply to be a Communications Aide Intern.
Deadline is this Friday: bit.ly/41CMvvW #TXLege
Apply to be a Communications Aide Intern.
Deadline is this Friday: bit.ly/41CMvvW #TXLege
September 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Interested in public service and gaining hands-on experience in policy, messaging, and communications?
Apply to be a Communications Aide Intern.
Deadline is this Friday: bit.ly/41CMvvW #TXLege
Apply to be a Communications Aide Intern.
Deadline is this Friday: bit.ly/41CMvvW #TXLege
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I will be hosting a town hall on Thursday, September 25th, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM to recap the special sessions and discuss the path ahead.
I hope to see you there!
Visit bit.ly/HD102TownHall to RSVP. #HD102
I hope to see you there!
Visit bit.ly/HD102TownHall to RSVP. #HD102
September 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I will be hosting a town hall on Thursday, September 25th, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM to recap the special sessions and discuss the path ahead.
I hope to see you there!
Visit bit.ly/HD102TownHall to RSVP. #HD102
I hope to see you there!
Visit bit.ly/HD102TownHall to RSVP. #HD102
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TDP to build power where Texans live and vote.
Texas Democratic Party To Decentralize To Win Texas
TDP to build power where Texans live and vote.
www.lonestarleft.com
September 15, 2025 at 1:40 AM
TDP to build power where Texans live and vote.
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Eastern phoebes are so cute.
#🪶
#birds
#nature
#wildlife
#birding
#photography
#birdsofbluesky
#easternphoebes
#naturephotography #birdphotography #nikon #nikonZ8 #nikonphotographer
#🪶
#birds
#nature
#wildlife
#birding
#photography
#birdsofbluesky
#easternphoebes
#naturephotography #birdphotography #nikon #nikonZ8 #nikonphotographer
September 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM