Change.Org Petition From Cornyn Protest & Houston Democracy Project To Defend Democracy

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There is a new effort from the Houston Democracy Project and the John Cornyn Houston Office Protest.

It is a Change.org petition asking people in Houston and Harris County to commit to showing up as needed as we confront anti-democratic threats in 2024 and 2025. Below is the text of the petition. Here is the link to sign. Please sign and share the petition. We must organize and act to meet the challenges ahead.  We must take the lead ourselves.      

The John Cornyn Houston Office Protest began seven years ago as one of many Tuesday protests at offices of Republican Senators when Donald Trump was inaugurated. To our knowledge, we are the last weekly protest remaining.  
 
Over time, our mission has shifted. Without forgetting Cornyn is awful, our core mission has become the act of showing up no matter what as we face the authoritarian threat from the right. With the exception of Hurricane Harvey when our corner was underwater, we haven't missed a week.

Will you commit to following the example of the Cornyn Protest team and showing up or being present as needed no matter what in 2024 and into 2025?

What does this mean? 

• A willingness to take part in politics beyond the essential act of voting.
• Being ready to be present where needed if Republicans undermine Harris County/Texas results in 2024 as votes are counted.
• Being willing to take to the streets or engage in protest as it develops if Donald Trump is back in the White House and attacks civil liberties. 

Showing up is critical. Here in Texas, Republicans have passed legislation allowing them to meddle in or even overturn Harris County election results. Nationally, Republicans are nominating Trump again. Trump has not committed to accept election results and has said he'll use the Insurrection Act to suspend civil liberties and consider sending the National Guard into cities.

Consider your role in 2024. As tired as we are, there is no doubt about the threat. We must be willing to show up as people who met live freely. Make pledge now to yourself, to the people in your life and to the values that guide you, that you will show up and be present no matter what in 2024 and 2025.

​The John Cornyn Houston Office Protest Team has never let up over seven years. We can't let up either. 

The Houston Democracy Project works daily to inspire, organize and strengthen pro-democracy coalitions in Houston and Harris County. The Project will continue through 2024 at the least. 

Please share word of the Houston Democracy Project and support the effort with your contribution. If you have a question about the Project or a suggestion, please send an e-mail to [email protected]

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