Kavita
@brittexkavi.bsky.social
Brit/Texan/Indian. (She/Her) Progressive. Feminist. Intellectually curious empath. Majored in psych but also drawn to sociology, history, & lit. Politically engaged. Every human inherently deserves dignity.
“I’m not in a position to opine” on my own opinion which is racist AF.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 6h agoDURBIN: You wrote an article in which you claimed 'Black inmates are most like to become sexual aggressors.' Why should people of color believe you've changed? CRONAN: I co-authored the article. I haven't re-read it in a long time. DURBIN: Do you believe it? CRONAN: I'm not in a position to opine
This shit is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S.
Jess Calarco@jessicacalarco.com · 19h agoSpoken like a man who has never had to shop for himself.
I’ve been trying to get a picture but there are several blue & black flying insects in my lawn. Their wings are clear w/black & a couple looked like they were mating. North Texas area. Does anyone know what these are? The way they fly reminds me of dragonflies but I’m not sure.
NEW: DHS wants to pay private contractors bounties to hunt down people who already left the country, photograph their homes, and demand money. It told them leaving the US would wipe out fines. It was the pitch for self-deporting. Experts tell WIRED this is a pointless escalation of tactics.
DHS Is Hiring Bounty Hunters to Find and Photograph Deported People’s Homes Abroad
Homeland Security told immigrants that leaving the US would wipe out fines it claims they owe. Now it wants private investigators to find them in their home countries and collect.
wired.com
I need more ppl to be scared. As I've been bitching, I just lost my job & being replaced w/Ai. That's not the scary part. My job incl handling sensitive, private, medical info plus all your personal info up to SSN. It's all being fed to Ai & Ai is not covered under HIPAA. It's really fucking scary.
When I switched over to Bluesky in late 2023, I had 5K followers on X. I never expected to build back up but I’m officially over 4K so that’s cool. And engagement is SO MUCH better here. Twitter was the only social media platform I ever got really into. I’m thankful for an alternative.
TEXAS DEMOCRAT Federal & Executive Slate U.S. Senate: James Talarico Governor: Gina Hinojosa Lieutenant Governor: Vikki Goodwin Attorney General: Nathan Johnson Comptroller: Sarah Eckhardt Land Commissioner: Ben Flores Agriculture Commissioner: Clayton Tucker Railroad Commissioner: Jon Rosenthal
Vikki Goodwin is running against Dan Patrick for Texas Lt. Governor. @vikkigoodwintx.bsky.social
LiL'Silver@officiallilsilver.bsky.social · 3d agoShe's been to every corner of Texas. Not because she has to, but because she understands that if you want to govern Texas, you have to hear from Texans first. That is rare, and exactly the kind of leader we need.
This is so freaking cute. Some things are good. Not everything is awful.
ryan cooper@ryanlcooper.com · 3d agothis owns www.inverse.com/input/cultur...
“.. The disclosure marks the first time a bank has formally tied money laundering concerns to U.S. President Donald Trump's family business.” @reuters.com $COF www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
Am I the only person who doesn’t watch reality tv? I see certain shows trending often & a ton of people I follow post about them & I don’t get it. I don’t mean this to sound judgmental (my guilty pleasure is fairytale shows so I get liking silly things) but I’ve never understood the appeal. 🤷🏾♀️
THIS is why Bernie Moreno has been silent. In March 2024, the AP reported that he used a work email to create a dating profile looking for gay sex. Max Miller has some dirt on him.
Trump-backed Senate candidate faces GOP worries that he could be linked to adult website profile
For Republicans eager to regain the Senate majority this year, Ohio offers a prime opportunity to pick up a critical seat.
apnews.com
It’s completely nuts that Trump won by less than 2M votes with near universal media help and worldwide rage at incumbents and the media treated this like a permanent sea change towards MAGA and now less than 2 years later he’s the least popular President in history and there’s no media reckoning
This is one of my favorite cemetery finds. Pic from Highgate Cemetery in North London.
The Cleric@thecleric.bsky.social · 5d agoSometimes when doing genealogy research you stumble upon stuff that leaves you speechless.
Last night I had a nightmare that Nazi warships were resurfacing, WDYM this is real? Am I dead? Am I in hell? Did I unknowingly go through a worm hole & cross into a Nazi dimension?
✨queer commie terrorist✨@britculpsapp.bsky.social · 6d agochrist if that’s not a metaphor for our times
James Talarico has fundraised more from Texans this year than Ken Paxton, leading by over $4 million www.dallasnews.com/news/politic...
James Talarico has fundraised more from Texans this year than Ken Paxton, leading by over $4 million
Talarico has also received more money from outside Texas.
dallasnews.com
Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam or Alice In Chains.
Scurrow @Furrydelphia@scurrow.bsky.social · 6d agoPost a perfect album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam or Alice In Chains.
We have a tendency to misremember details when passionate so I wanted to refresh. Summer/2018, Cruz was polling +6. Beto rarely polled higher & for that reason (despite being all in) I was unsure he could win. I’ve felt differently w/Talarico. And he’s been polling well. Over 50% is a big deal.
Poll Tracker 📊@polltracker.bsky.social · 6d agoTexas Senate Race (Fox News): Talarico (D) 51% Paxton (R) 48% July 23-27, 2026 www.foxnews.com/official-polls
Blexas, blexas, blexas!! (Banging on table) Blexas!! Blexas!! (Slamming tray against the wall, jumping up and down) BLEXAS!!!! BLEXAS!!!!!
Greg Pak@gregpak.net · 6d agoMaybe even bigger news, y'all -- @ginafortexas.bsky.social is just a point behind Abbott in the gubernatorial race in this same poll! That's HUGE! Abbott, while a repugnant fascist, isn't as nearly compromised as Paxton. Hinojosa CAN WIN THIS - consider throwing her a couple bucks! ginafortexas.com
This is huge.
Greg Pak@gregpak.net · 6d agoMaybe even bigger news, y'all -- @ginafortexas.bsky.social is just a point behind Abbott in the gubernatorial race in this same poll! That's HUGE! Abbott, while a repugnant fascist, isn't as nearly compromised as Paxton. Hinojosa CAN WIN THIS - consider throwing her a couple bucks! ginafortexas.com
🚨 🚨 TALARICO HAS BROKEN 50 PERCENT IN TEXAS FOX NEWS Talarico 51% Paxton 48% #TXSen www.foxnews.com/politics/fox...
Fox News Poll: GOP divisions shape Texas Senate race
Ken Paxton trails James Talarico by 3 points in the Texas Senate race as character concerns and a GOP unity gap reshape the 2026 midterm battle.
foxnews.com
Hark, do I hear the Imperial Boomerang heading our way?
Murshed Zaheed@murshedz.bsky.social · 7d ago“Trump has rejected disaster aid for Democratic-run states at the highest rate in the 47-year history of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.” Right now people in blue states are basically paying federal taxes as if they’re colonized territories of red states. www.politico.com/news/2026/03...
This piece is from 2023 but I have a personal theory. I think there are 2 parts to the spread of anti immigrant rhetoric in the US. One is a version of divide & conquer in the masses. The other is w/what was once hidden coming to light. The latter threatens wealth gained from US funded atrocities.
As US Considers Reoccupying Haiti, History Shows Occupation Is the Root Problem
The tragedy unfolding in Haiti is a direct result of over a century of U.S. political, military and economic coercion.
truthout.org
“Haiti’s underdevelopment is a direct result of the United States. TPS is the least we could do.” Jefferson placed an embargo, Citibank pushed for what became a violent, 19 yr occupation, a Democratically elected Pres tried to raise min wage & USAID refused & then w/held aid. Then there’s the CIA.
What America Owes Haiti
As TPS for Haitians hangs in the balance, Ruth Jean-Marie writes about America’s relationship with Haiti.
time.com
Heba Gowayed هبة جويد@hebagowayed.bsky.social · last wk.My Haitian friend was just fired from his job. "They said I don't have a legal status now." This is likely happening to hundreds of thousands of people across this country today. Sick.
I disagree with him on his criticisms of the CDC being too risk adverse but otherwise, he’s on point. When you’ve lost TMZ. Worse, when TMZ is more clearly calling out the legitimate threat than most MSM.
Renee DiResta@noupside.bsky.social · last wk.Watch it till the end. This is moral clarity -- TMZ understands the moment, and what that Rand Paul kangaroo court was, better than any coverage I've seen so far. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zaO...
Also Texas. My husband & I received checks for around $200 in less than 2 weeks. My mother in law found a $1K.
Texas' Official Unclaimed Property Site - Texas Comptroller - Texas.gov
claimittexas.gov
Andrew Sinclair@jandrewsinclair.bsky.social · last wk.Californians: fun fact. The state comptroller basically operates a lost-and-found, where unclaimed property ends up. Sometimes this is just money that you are owed by somebody for something small that didn't end up in your hands. Anyway, it takes about one minute to search online: claimit.ca.gov
