@sccs

Dance addict. Professional technical writer/editor. Political junkie. Let's dance! [she/her]

 Austin, TX
Joined May 2008
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Diplomacy: the art of taking 4 hours to write a paragraph that's read in 2 minutes, and forgotten in 5. But say it wrong & it's forever.
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Evan@evan7257May 28
The @houstonchron editorial board endorses in the US Senste race: The choice is obvious. Both Republicans and Democrats should prefer a servant leader over a self-serving crook. houstonchronicle.com/opinion…

Talarico for Senate: Texans deserve better than Ken Paxton's moral rot

In the Senate contest between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, both Republicans and Democrats should prefer a servant leader over a self-serving crook, writes the Editorial Board.

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Greg Abbott
@GregAbbott_TX15 Sep 2025
The Texas Education Agency is investigating Texas teachers whose actions called for or incite violence following the Charlie Kirk assassination. Those educators—more than 100–will “have their teacher certification suspended and be ineligible to teach in a Texas public school.”
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With the current economic uncertainty (because this administration is unpredictable), finding work has been extra challenging.
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Our National Intelligence has been compromised.
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Just great.
Progress Texas
@ProgressTX11 Feb 2025
From the Daily Dispatch: The measles outbreak in Gaines County appears to be gaining momentum, spreading concern across the state at a time when vaccination rates are down. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x⁠ mysanantonio.com/news/local/…

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Muleshoe Bend Recreational Area @rainczk @averytomascowx
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If word about the House is true, remember: Everything that happens is entirely their fault.
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This is going to be a very ugly session. Filing a bill in the #txlege is no guarantee that it will pass, but there's a clear tilt to the type of legislation being filed. There will be more harm than help, here.
Robert Downen@RobertDownen_12 Nov 2024
Drag performers could be sued by children they perform in front of under a new bill filed in Texas. The bill would allow lawsuits to be filed up to 10 years after the performance - even if the child was brought there by their parents. #txlege
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Not leaving until the site is dead, but I do have a blue sky account. (at)txsccs.
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If you voted for Donald, don’t you dare thank a veteran for their service today. You voted to eliminate VA Hospitals & Clinics, to slash benefits for disabled Veterans, & to eliminate Veteran jobs in the federal workforce. You’re not welcome for our service. #VeteransDay
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If the Freedom to Vote Act was in effect, approximately 3.8 million more voters would likely have cast a ballot in the 2024 election. democracydocket.com/opinion/…

How the Freedom to Vote Act Could Have Changed the 2024 Election

Nearly 8 million more American citizens would likely have registered to vote ahead of the 2024 general election.

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Classic Glass Cliff
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All I'm saying is, there are going to be some fat ass leopards around here.
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So. Fuck.
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20. Be as courageous as you can.
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19. Be a patriot.
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18. Be calm when the unthinkable arrives.
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17. Listen for dangerous words.
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16. Learn from peers in other countries.
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15. Contribute to good causes.
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