Rank & File Asked To Lead In Redistricting Fight-TX Legislative Dems Must Meet Commitment

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​Today I visited four of the five of the rallies put on by the Harris County Democratic Party opposing the Trump-ordered redistricting of Texas U.S. House seats.

I wanted to see what was going on and how many people were at the rallies. Also, Houston is a big and interesting place. It’s fun to go around and see things. The Houston Democracy Project is always on the go.

Top left is at Moody Park in Northside.
Top right is 43rd St. in Oak Forest.
Bottom left is Almeda Rd. In Third Ward
Bottom right is Bellaire Blvd. In Sharpstown.

The pictures tell some of the story. They understate the crowds. Especially the last picture. They had a good turnout in Sharpstown.

I talked to good people at all four spots.  There are a lot of good people in Houston/Harris County. We need to find one another and look after each other. 

The Texas House Legislative Caucus posted on social media recently they would use “whatever means necessary" to oppose the redistricting. We must hold them to the standard they themselves have set.

Today in Houston we were asked to attend one of five rallies. On Monday, 7/21, buses have been arranged to take people to Austin for the beginning of the special legislative session. There will be three redistricting hearings-including one in Houston on Saturday, 7/26-and rank and file Democrats are being asked to attend and testify.

We’ll do our part. The political establishment and electeds who now say they urgently need our help must also show up and use "whatever means necessary" like promised. We must demand it of them. Our right to fair representation and our freedom are on the line.
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At bottom line--Each of us is the main act in the difficult days ahead. Voting has not been and will not be enough. Our political officials seem to agree for the moment given how we are being pressed into service.

 ​​I'm on the Egberto Willies Politics Done Right Show every Thursday from 6 AM to 7 AM for the Houston Democracy Project segment. You can hear the show on the radio, stream it on KPFT or watch later Egberto's YouTube channel.​​

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