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On this day in 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected the 16th U.S. president, becoming the first Republican to hold the office. He triumphed over three other candidates, winning 39.7% of the vote. @WSJ

ICE is detaining a Wisconsin State Trooper. Trooper Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe is being held at the ICE detention facility in Dodge County, Wisconsin. His attorney, Marc Christopher, says the trooper holds a valid work authorization.

La movilización es la fórmula. Si en Brasil se pudo, si en Estados Unidos se pudo, en España el 29 de noviembre se podrá. Hagamos historia votando socialista.

The immediate task for Democrats: put some points on the board.

Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska is right. The people of her state are more than capable of running their own elections without Trump’s illegal intervention.

The Chicks have endorsed Gina Hinojosa for Governor Of Texas - Make a plan and get out there and vote.

The corruption that is putting money in Trump's pockets is costing all of us.

Dramatic change is coming to the United States Congress.

I am a husband, father, and lifelong Texan. I’ve been a Christian since I was 5 and a pastor since I was 19. And I just proudly voted for James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa, Jon Rosenthal, and Vikki Goodwin. While it’s true that Ken Paxton is as corrupt and morally bankrupt as they come, Greg Abbott has decimated our public schools, Dan Patrick is bought and paid for by right-wing billionaires, and Bo French wears his racism on his sleeve, I didn’t just vote AGAINST candidates I know will do a bad job. I had the privilege of voting FOR candidates who will do a great job! I originally connected with Jimmy Talarico many years ago (long before he got famous) and we became friends shortly after. He’s the exact same guy in private as he is in public—kindhearted, whip smart, hardworking, and very serious about following Jesus’ call to care for all people, especially the most vulnerable. That’s who he’s been in ministry, in the Texas Legislature, and I have no doubt that’s who he’ll be as a United States Senator too. I’ve also gotten to speak with Gina Hinojosa, Jon Rosenthal, and Vikki Goodwin this year. I believe they will fight for two things that are very important to my family and so many people in our church community: 1. An economy where every Texan can afford to have their basic needs met. 2. Fully funded public schools where all children can thrive. I’m not telling you who to vote for; I’m just telling you who I chose to vote for and why. We are in a critical moment in both the United States and Texas, so I hope you vote. And if you are a follower of Jesus, I hope you see your vote as a way to prioritize the way of Jesus—sacrificial love of neighbor and justice for those who have been marginalized.

Peggy Flanagan is an organizer. She led the fight to increase Minnesota’s minimum wage and pass family and medical leave. So it’s no wonder her campaign has knocked on 2.2 million doors, and in her words “we’re just getting started.” Great to be on the trail with her.