Honored to join the Hispanic Caucus Pre-Convention meeting this evening. Thankful to the members for their leadership and the years of work they have done to build Latino political power.
MAAlcala
@maalcala.bsky.social
Democracy fan, runner, national parks and dark sky enthusiast
There's Democratic momentum across the country and Texas has a once in a lifetime opportunity to make huge gains and put us back on track. But we know our State Party is not the strategic partner it could be. Right now, Texas has a chance to change the script, if we choose how we want to lead.
The National Women’s Defense League report also acknowledged the likelihood that actual incidents of sexual misconduct were likely much higher than the numbers reported. thebarbedwire.com/2026/04/22/t...
It’s Not Just Tony Gonzales. Four More Texans Are in a New Report on Widespread Sexual Misconduct in Congress
The report was released as Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell resigned from the U.S. House amid allegations of sexual misconduct and violence.
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A few thoughts from Essi Alcala as we close out the year and head into 2026
Because Trump is an idiot and crap business person who bankrupts and Elon is a toxic narcissist who thinks because he is good at one thing he is good at everything: How Did DOGE Disrupt So Much While Saving So Little? www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/u...
How Did DOGE Disrupt So Much While Saving So Little?
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Ohhh I remember this like it was yesterday 👀🔥 You told me that! Brought tears to my eyes! And trust — the victories, the mess, the behind-the-scenes characters? Yeah… that’s the tea y’all don’t want to miss. 🤫☕️ Thank you Monique for having me! ✨ Check out My first race below! 👏🏽
MAAlcala@maalcala.bsky.social · 11mo agoDuring an all-staff meeting at a nat'l org I used to work for, the head of the org was asked who her favorite candidate was that cycle. Her answer? @halaayala.bsky.social Hear us talk the chaos of victories and her favorite people 🤫 @senlouiselucas.bluesky.bot podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
During an all-staff meeting at a nat'l org I used to work for, the head of the org was asked who her favorite candidate was that cycle. Her answer? @halaayala.bsky.social Hear us talk the chaos of victories and her favorite people 🤫 @senlouiselucas.bluesky.bot podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
We’re thankful for badass candidates like Kay Hagan. While you’re enjoying leftovers and Black Friday sales, listen to The Independent’s DC Bureau Chief and author Eric Garcia talk about the first race he covered as a new journalist in North Carolina. Subscribe at the link in our bio.
The friends you make in politics/ campaigns are some of the best relationships you’ll have in your lifetime. That’s true for my first guest on My First Race: Charlotte Clymer 🎧 Listen - Spotify, Apple, etc - My First Race Show ✅ Subscribe to her substack substack.com/@charlottecl...
Great day to let you all know about a new podcast! My First Race Follow along to hear never-before-heard tales from the country’s top politicos. myfirstraceshow.com
Feels like this will be a useful meme for the next few years
Super fun podcast on Senator Lloyd Bentsen who - among many other things - revolutionized campaigning in Texas with a —- wait for it —— — statewide coordinated campaign, which resulted in huge Democratic gains across the state and down ballot. thebentsenblueprint.org
I definitely teared up this morning while on my run after my sister sent this announcement from the Hays Free Press Forever proud of my Dad and grandmother. Miss them every day 🩷 www.haysfreepress.com/2025/03/12/b...
If I ever join the dating apps this is gonna be my profile pic
With Matt Gaetz in town the Texas GOP is tryna strike a chord and it’s probably A-MINORRRRRRRRR 🎶 🎼 @wilcodems.bsky.social
We’re excited to invite you to the second official TDP Candidate Chair Forum, happening Saturday, February 22nd in Dallas-Fort Worth! Join us to hear from candidates about their vision to strengthen the party Sign up 📍 txdem.co/Forum
Congratulations to the DNC’s incoming chair @kenmartin.bsky.social It was truly heartening to see an energizing slate of candidates seeking to lead our party, all with clear visions for winning states like TX
I love my Obama alum pals, but… …in addition to under-investing down ballot & in party infrastructure, Obama World convinced left-leaning donors to care most about dollars-per-net-Dem-vote. Campaigns aren’t efficiency contests! They don’t award the office to candidate who spends least per-vote!
MAAlcala@maalcala.bsky.social · 2y agoWith all due respect, I feel like every time OFA alum are asked about rebuilding the Party it sort of misses an important detail. It’s giving “guy in the hotdog costume” energy
With all due respect, I feel like every time OFA alum are asked about rebuilding the Party it sort of misses an important detail. It’s giving “guy in the hotdog costume” energy
I’ve been watching the Superman movies and even years after first seeing it, I am still annoyed that Lois Lane is only interested in the glow-up version of Clark Kent. You know when Lara was telling Kal-El he’d have to live as a human to be with her, Lois was like “hold on now”
It’s like I keep saying: in order for us to be competitive, we have to start from the assumption that the State Party is a critical and central part of the political ecosystem. We lose ground when efforts attempt to replace or duplicate what we are mandated to do.
I don’t know what made me think of this but years ago I had a 1:1 meeting with a Dominion Energy exec. His office looked out on a cemetery so while we were settling in, I gestured toward the window and said “I figured you knew where all of the bodies were buried”