Texan in the UK. Recovering Activist. Lover of country music, good politics, and gay stuff.
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Charlie Bonner retweeted
Welcome to Texas 👋
Our Executive Director’s got some thoughts on what it means to organize in a state like ours, where the politics are tough, but young people are tougher.
Give it a read and see how we keep showing up, no matter what.
"In Texas, it often feels like we’re losing. But in reality, we have been slowly winning in hostile territory."
For COURIER, Claudia Yoli Ferla of @MOVE_Texas unpacks how Texans have been fighting back against Project 2025-like efforts for decades. couriernewsroom.com/news/cla…
Charlie Bonner retweeted
It's 8pm, and @BucyForTexas just gave a masterclass indicting a voter suppression bill.
HB3557 claims to be about stopping noncitizens from voting (which is already illegal).
Rep. Bucy makes it clear––Texas citizens, especially women, will be hurt by hurdles built by this bill.
Charlie Bonner retweeted
Lege with the rare good bill being proposed
Charlie Bonner retweeted
Today, we’re proud to endorse Shannon Taylor for attorney general of Virginia. From her years of service as a prosecutor, she has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice, and we know as attorney general she will continue to fight for the people of Virginia.
Charlie Bonner retweeted
⚠️ This week, the Department for Education proposed an unfunded 2.8% pay rise for teachers.
Make no mistake: this means further cuts for our schools.
This unfunded expense will throw a wrecking ball into many school budgets.
Here’s why: ⬇️
Charlie Bonner retweeted
I am so proud to officially announce my campaign! Let’s move Minneapolis forward together!
Today I'm excited to announce my campaign for Minneapolis City Council in Ward 3!
Moving Ward 3 Forward is going to take all of us. Join me in building a Minneapolis that is affordable, protects us from climate change, & attacks on our freedoms by Trump.
jacobforward3.com/
Charlie Bonner retweeted
So excited that my old Austin pals at SXSW are making their way to London!
I have a session up for consideration about the impact of cultural organising on the social impact space. Can you give it a lil up vote and help us be a part of @sxswlondon2025?
go.shr.lc/4f57sTS
Charlie Bonner retweeted
Right now, thousands of hours of classes are covered by staff without the right qualifications. It’s not fair to staff or students.
It doesn't have to be this way.
Sign the petition: every child should be taught by a qualified teacher. actionnetwork.org/petitions/…
So excited that my old Austin pals at SXSW are making their way to London!
I have a session up for consideration about the impact of cultural organising on the social impact space. Can you give it a lil up vote and help us be a part of @sxswlondon2025?
go.shr.lc/4f57sTS
We have a meet-up for folks at @sxswlondon2025 up for consideration today for folks in the creative campaigning space. Can you take a second and vote for our session Designing for Democracy: Creatives and Campaigners Meet up?
go.shr.lc/4f57sTS
And I'm also excited to be producing a fireside chat: Online Movements and Human Emotion: Finding Balance in the Age of Outrage?
Give that one a vote too plz!
go.shr.lc/4f57sTS
Charlie Bonner retweeted
In bittersweet news, I’ll be leaving the @RepCasar team at the end of the year to head back to Texas & join the folks at @TexasAFLCIO!
There’s lots to say, but right now I’m focused on helping Team Casar find a stellar new Comms Director.
Details: casar.house.gov/jobs
Time to make the jump, making the move over to the less garbage place ---> thecharliebonner.bsky.social
Charlie Bonner retweeted
He’s absolutely right and I encourage all of you to belt Defying Gravity during your local screening of Red One
The Rock says people should be able to sing in movie theaters
"You’ve paid your hard earned money for a ticket, and you've gone into a musical, and you’re into it. Sing"
(via @BBC)
Charlie Bonner retweeted
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear: Democrats don't have to abandon LGBTQ+ people to win advocate.com/politics/beshea…
Charlie Bonner retweeted
As the mom of a trans kid, I’d ask that you think about the fact that when you blame support for trans people for the loss of the election - instead of the hate fomented by the $143 million spent on anti-trans ads - you endanger the safety of a whole bunch of innocent people.
A classic Texas Dems story: don't try until Oct, fight with your hands tied behind your back, and then say the strategy - that you didn't use - didn't work.
Way past time for the chair to resign and a new generation of leaders to take control of this party that we need to win.
I spoke with the chairman of the Texas Democratic Party today about yesterday’s losses.
He brought up transgender rights. Here’s what he said.
kut.org/2024-11-06/donald-tr… #txlege #LGBT #LGBTQ #Election2024
