Rampant gun violence is unique to the US and costs too many lives. There is no place for it in our democracy. I pray for the loved ones of #CharlesKirk. May we find more commonality than division.
Former Congresswoman who served the 18th Congressional District of TX in Houston. Proud daughter of the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
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Rampant gun violence is unique to the US and costs too many lives. There is no place for it in our democracy. I pray for the loved ones of #CharlesKirk. May we find more commonality than division.
We need to declare war on this name change and refuse to follow orders.
The stack of laws broken by Trump and his minions is higher than the Empire State Building. Impeachment is the least we can do to rid our nation of this Facism. #ImpeachTrump #resist #nokings #illegalactions #protectourcities
#resign #RFKjr. Your fake advice will cost lives and setback healthcare progress in our nation.
Not normal, Fair just or desired. Stop Presidential overreach and invasion of U.S. cities that do not need or want military action neighborhood streets. #resist #standwithchicago #nokings #freedom
Very privileged. I think it says something strange when I can pay taxes online or register a vehicle but in Texas I cannot register to vote online even if I have a state license. Not designed to be accessible.
Working people are the heart and soul of this nations and we will not give up the protections and promise of good paying jobs. #unionfirst #laborday #resist #nokings
This regime doesn’t care- we may lose our tears but not our righteous indignation or determination to make a change. #resist #persist #dumptrump
He bowed to a fake king who’s fake kingdom will soon crumble. The lines are drawn but it’s up to us to show them that lines don’t vote. #WethePeople Vote! #resist #nokings
The children have showed us how to be brave- but they shouldn’t have to. #banassaultweapons
And somehow, the gun lobby has continued to win…the bloodshed, tears and fear have not been enough to do basic reforms. We must continue to remind ourselves that this is not normal!!! #resist #gunreform #peace
Chicago should not be a target of our own military. Thank you Governor #Pritzker for speaking out! We need lower groceries, better paying jobs, and access to healthcare- the Feds should focus on real issues. This fake crime crisis is an illegal power grab. #resist #nokings #LeeCarterforJustice
Readers are leaders. I’ve read 5 of 5. These have been banned because they tell uncomfortably truths and uplift voices that have been silenced for too long. #resist #turnthepageonracism #nokings
Thank you, unjust, suppressive, and directed by the President.Texans deserve a voice and the actual opportunity to elect representatives of their choice. #resist, #txlege
Thank you for leading and fighting to renew our democracy in the face of extremism. Governor #GavinNewsom and his legislators were not afraid to stop the steal and respond to the rigged process in the #txkege. If you one a bear it will bite back! #resist #stopfacism #nokings
This is full-on authoritarianism. Free Nicole Collier. #txlege
This is sickening. Now you need to sign”free” papers to move about. Shame on the #txlege Republicans for creating such indignities.
The numbers tell the story. #trump has ordered the #nationalguard to invade D.C. And states with higher crime rates are joining in. Total nonsense. #freeDC
Kamala Harris warned us about Donald Trump deploying National Guard troops on those who disagreed with him. 👇
Thank you #gavinnewsome I’m awake! We cannot act like the Executive Branch is normal and that our government is working. The system is fracturing. Time to save ourselves. #resist #act #saveourcountry
This takeover is illegal and unprecedented for the feds and D.C. Crime is down and it’s housing and good paying jobs that really help crime not a federal takeover. #stopthesteal #guncontrol #goawaytrump
Thank you @genefortexas for sounding the alarm and leading without fear. cannot let them steal our districts, votes and voice. #txlege #rigdistricting #resist #nokings #notonourwatch
Ken Paxton just filed a lawsuit to remove me from office. But this seat doesn’t belong to him or me — it belongs to the people. My message to Ken Paxton: Come and take it.
If the architect of an insurrection doesn’t have real consequences then we get where we are today. #resist #dumptrump #wethepeople
The erasure that the Voting Rights Act was designed to combat is growing stronger each day. You wonder why they don’t want us to vote or have a real say— money, power and systemic racism. #blackvotersmatter #standup #pushback #ourights
Thank you @genefortexas.bsky.social! We are with you! We hear you! Hands off our true representatives! Protecting the rights and votes of the people is what we need. Gov Abbott - if you had better argument you wouldn’t need any threats! #txkege #resist #nokings
If you think the American people support what you are doing then take it to the voters. Stop stealing our districts and suppressing our votes through racist maps. Let #WethePeople decide. #quorumbreak #txlege #nokings
We stand against the rigged redistricting process! Thank you TX DEM House Caucus for doing what it takes. We bow to no earthly kings. The voice of the people must be heard! #resist #nogerrymandering #wefight
Raise the minimum wage until it is a real wage— not just to barely get by . We need a wave that allows working people to build for the future. CEOs stand on the shoulders of their workers who deserve better pay. #closethewealthgap #resist #realwage #makeworkpay
The priorities should be the people. PERIOD. #WethePeople demand more!
I couldn’t agree more. As a former teacher, I used to sharing is caring. The Trump Administration has moved to every person for themselves. We need a fairer distribution and more caring policies for all. #resist #MLK #nokings
JUST IN: 12 Democratic members of Congress are suing ICE over its new restrictions on detention faciity visits by lawmakers. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
If they were being honest, Texas leaders used to frown at Washington interfering in our decisions. Now the Governor is kissing the ring- it’s a sad day for local control and the people who deserve the FAIR chance to elect people of their choice! #nogerrymandering #resist
The confused and corrupt #txlege redistricting hearings started today and tried to silence the voices of the people. Don’t stop now! SAT. @ 11am, Student Center, Houston Room (RM 220) at Univ of Houston - main campus ⏰MON, July 28 @ 5pm E.H. Hereford University Center, Rosebud Theatre at UTA #resist
We can build back if we acknowledge what is being destroyed. I am dismayed but not deterred. I know our freedoms are still worth fighting for daily. I tell my children daily that this is their country and I’m fighting for its promises. #nokings #wethepeople #freeus #speakup #vote
Thank you @repjasmine.bsky.social for telling it like it is. If they can’t win on ideas they suppress votes and silence the people. This Texan will never go on #mute. #Nogerrymandering #TX18 #TX9 #TX7 #TX29
Let’s work together to resist, organize and stop the growing authoritarianism in our government. #nokings
I’m ashamed of this abominable power grab. Texans need real solutions to flooding, climate change, unemployment, housing and more. Redrawing congressional districts to take more power is not on the people’s list! #Wethepeople will remember. #nogerrymandering #votingrights
Thank you #HoustonMillenials for supporting the communities devastated by the #texasfloods. Caring and humanity still matters. As the families navigate so many losses, may we extend a helping hand. #Together4Texas
Praying for the families of the dead. Thinking of the rescue teams facing daunting conditions as rain remains in the area. It’s these times when community and a functioning government really matters. May the people remain strong. #rescue #hope #kerr #texasflood
#NoKings
The bedrock of America will pay the price as the so called President plays games with their life, health and future. Let’s keep working on Project 2026 to make to make this nation work for the many instead of the few. #noshame #wethepeople
Thank you for pushing back against the swamp. This destructive bill will set our families and communities back. Shame on the GOP for supporting a give away to billionaires instead of healthcare and food for American families. We will not be silent. #noswamp #nofacism #savemedicaid
We all want to know - follow your own procedures and gavel the vote closed. #Wethepeople say no to this destructive Big BAD Bill. #voteno #savemedicaid #nokings
It’s not popular or populist to betray the most vulnerable in America. I ask you to join me in calling the House. It’s not just no in the Big Barbaric Bill. It’s #HELLNO! And we will not be silent #voteno #savemedicaid #wethepeople
Agreed. The Big B Bill is full of harmful cuts to children the elderly and hardworking Americans. #Shame on the #Senators choosing to deny them access to a basic quality of life. #voteno #nobbb
Rise up against income inequality!
This borders on state sponsored torture and sadly this is happening on US soil. We need transparency, due process and humane conditions for those “captured” by ICE. We demand fairness and safety for the detained. We cannot turn a blind eye to the suffering. #noICE #immigrantrights #justiceforall
Congratulations to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social who believes affordability is not out of reach if we prioritize addressing inequality at all levels! Cheers to #NYC for taking a bite out of the status quo! #mayor
Instead of serving all Texans for real justice and safety, @governorabbott.bsky.social uses smoke And mirrors to veto bipartisan bills that would address people charged with crimes but unable to afford bail. He also FAILED to protect childcare facilities. www.texastribune.org/2025/06/22/t...
No unjust wars, no unilateral wars, no endless wars, no wars without Congressional briefings. I stand for peace in our world. #nokings #tuckfrump
Thank you President Biden @what46hasdone.bsky.social for signing the bill led by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to make Juneteenth a national holiday! We continue to Push for absolute equality. Galveston and Houston were honored to celebrate with you! #juneteenth
It’s the 160th anniversary of the first #Juneteenth where America’s last enslaved Africans finally gained their freedom. May we remember the struggle and keep fighting for the absolute equality they were denied. Thank you to my mother- #SheilaJacksonLee for leading the national holiday effort.
In remembrance of #MelissaHortman. She and her husband should still be with us. We will stand strong for freedom, justice and democracy in their name and memory. May God be with their loved ones during this times. #wethepeople #loveoverhate
Never. You showed up, stood up and spoke out. We will never cede the power of #wethepeople. Collectively our power is greater than any person seeking absolute authority. No turning back. #nokingsday #resist
It’s tomorrow! Be there - June 14th!!! #nokings
I stand with Senator Padilla @padilla.senate.gov! We will not be silenced. Disgusted by the actions of Noem and the Trump so-called Administration. The people united will never be defeated. #resist #impeachtrump #standup
And they should continue to grow…#resist #noice #peoplearenotillegal #nationofimmigrants
My former colleague @replamonica.bsky.social was doing her constitutional duty as a check on the actions of Trump and his minions. She has every right to check on her constituents and stand up to ICE. ALL charges must be dropped. #dueprocess #iceprotests #duty #peoplearenotillegal
And shame on all of the people saying “they should have followed the law.” The feds- led by Trump- are tearing down the law as we speak! #resist #dueprocess #stopICE
Standing against authoritarianism is always the right thing to do. Shame on ICE and federal immigration. Stop trampling on our Constitution and values. #resist #persist #wethepeople #immigrantrights #dueprocess
Congratulations to #CocoGauf! We’re so proud of you! #FrenchOpen
Proving reparations is possible and frequently long-over due. Thank you #Tulsa for taking specific action to right these wrongs. We cannot bring back the lives lost or families torn apart, but we can start to heal and repair. #blackwallstreet #Tulsa #reparations
I’m with #her #him #them #us. Happy PRIDE! It’s for all of us. #beyou #nofilter
A founding member of th Congressional Black Caucus and an astute legislator- Rep. Rangel- thank you! #charlierangel
As a mom, I demand action. #GeorgeFloyd was from the Cuney Homes in the 18th Congressional District. We offer comfort and strength to the Floyd family. I am committed to Fighting for Justice and to eliminate racial bias in all its forms. #sayhisname #blacklivesmatter #equality #Houston
A terrible trend that we must continue to bring to light and address. Racial bias in policing is unacceptable. #justice #georgefloyd #sayhisname
States rights and consistency on protests and supporting the free press.
Follow the Constitution…it’s our democracy if we can keep it. # nokings #speakuo #resist
You are strong, determined and a man of deep faith. May God be with you- President Biden has you fight this cancer. I believe! #prostatecancer #potus46 #Biden
The lies, the miscarriage of justice, the pain for the family— #shameful. Derek was found GUILTY by a jury of his peers. George Floyd deserves RESPECT and JUSTICE. We will Always say his name. #GeorgeFloyd
75 YEARS OLD TODAY 🎂 Happy 75th Birthday to Stevie Wonder
If we are so great why do we need the help of the Qataris to secure a new plane. #grift #illegalgift #nokings
Saluting my mother, The Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee, who blazed a trail of service, justice and leadership for many to follow. I think of her resilience daily and know that we are called to exercise it in these times! #motherslove #mothersday
Neuro diversity is not a threat. But, RFL Jr.’s plans to track Americans is. We deserve an administration that tries to help ALL people live healthier lives. Targeting groups and promoting lies helps no one. #autismeawareness #wethepeople #trustscience
May his life and legacy remind us to speaker up for the voiceless and spread peace on Earth. May he rest in the Savior’s embrace. #popefrancis #restinpeace
So proud to say affirmatively that Mayor-elect Barbara Lee speaks for me! #barbaralee #justice #oakland #cbc
Thank you for your service and leadership to save American democracy. #wethepeople #veterans #resist
This voucher boondoggle hurts students, teachers and families. The part of Make Texans Dumb Again is harming public #education for private game. #WethePeople deserve a vote. We will not be silent. #txlege #novouchers #redfored #constitution
Use your resources to stop unchecked power. The people should not yield its freedoms to unreasonable and unconstitutional demands. Thank you for stepping up To protect civil society. #stoptheoligarchy #noweaponization #harvardlawsuit
I’m relieved too, but attacks on Jewish Americans should not be tolerated. As the current administration condones and uplifts violence, we must speak out and stand with those who are for peace. We should be better than this.#Shapiro #Standup #peace #wethepeople
#WethePeople must not back down. It is up to us to rebuild our democracy from the ground up. #resist #noDOGE ##AOC
Speak well my sister. Our health and wellness is not optional.
Nothing to see here…except corruption! #resist #stoptheoligarchy #economicmadness #nasdaq
Call it like you see it! The works is watching and the people are hurting. Enriching themselves e-bike America is reeling. #nostrategy #nonsense #reckless #tuckfrump
#TrustBlackWomen
We the people are taking action to stop a hostile government takeover. On April 5, 5.2 million people across the country stood up to say HANDS OFF our democracy! Save the date for our next national day of action on April 19th. #50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #April5 #HandsOff
Excuses. The people deserve representation. Call the #District18 election now!
I care about others If you do too let’s work out loud and proud on April 5th against the oppressive extremism in the Executive Branch! #resist
Money is too closely tied to politics but Wisconsin showed us your #vote still #counts. May we not grow weary on well doing.. #resist #NoDOGE #stoptheoligarchy
It may be breaking, but @booker.senate.gov's voice has never been more powerful. Thank you, my friend, for speaking out for freedom, justice, and the country we love.
Thank you for the #goodtrouble. You are the voice we need in these times. #resist
There are good people still here— just have to find us.
👇🏾 We must root out the oligarchy and underlying racism in all corners of our democracy. The flaws have been exposed and we must remain vigilant to repair. #resist #wethepeople #restore #democracy #forus #tuckfrump
Free her now! Ashamed of my country- my ancestors expect is to stand up for freedom at all cost! #resist #wethepeople #releasehernow #landofthefree
One more time for the people on the back. No one family needs that much money. #wethepeople #stoptheoligarchy #resist #NoDOGE
We are repeating the past because we are allowing history to be distorted. Truth about wrongs of our nation are necessary to truly be free. #freedomofspeech #blackhistory #americanhistory #resist #tuckfrump
Nothing to see here. #secrets #nationalsecurity #accountability #help
Running the government like a business may not be the best idea. Not that Elon does that well either! #SaveSocialSecurity #NoDOGE #wethepeooke #resist
Yes, be warned. At this point, crossing into certain states increased your risk of deportation. The squeeze on democracy is real. #deportTrump #NoDOGE #stopICE