Sign Houston Democracy Project Petition To Show Up For Democracy In Houston/Harris

I've relaunched the Houston Democracy Project petition on Change.org calling on people to show up for democracy in 2024 as circumstances require in Houston and Harris County. I've updated the petition to reflect where we are at the moment. 

It's important that we are ready for the prospect of voting not being enough. Republicans do not intend to accept election results they don't like and corrupt officials like Ken Paxton are using violent police raids to hold power.            

Here is the link to sign on Change.org. Please sign and also share with others. We have to be prepared to show up and not rely on someone else to advocate for our freedom.    

Here is the text of the petition:   

Will you commit to showing up or being present protect democracy in Houston and Harris County in 2024 and 2025?

Trump is again the Republican nominee. He has not committed to accept election results and has said he'll use the Insurrection Act to suspend civil liberties and send the National Guard into cities. 

Trump has pledged mass round ups of migrants. Imagine the impact of such round ups on the streets of Houston and Harris County. 

In Texas, Republicans have passed legislation allowing them to meddle in or even overturn Harris County election results.  Attorney General Ken Paxton undermines faith in our elections with false claims, frivolous lawsuits and even violent police raids on Latino Democratic Party activists.    

At the end of the line is a rogue U.S. Supreme Court that cannot be relied upon to uphold either election results or the rule of law.        

In these conditions, we must be prepared to advocate for ourselves both before and after Election Day.

What does it mean to commit to showing up as needed?   

*A willingness to take part in politics beyond the essential act of voting.

*Being ready to be present when and where needed if Republicans undermine Harris County/Texas results in 2024 as the votes are counted. 

*Knowing that we may need to engage in protest if Republicans seek to overturn elections or refuse to accept election results. 

*Calling the Harris County Democratic Party at 713-802-0085 and asking how to volunteer as a poll-watcher in 2024. 

Showing up matters. Knowing when to show up and for what purpose is essential.     

Consider your role. There is no doubt of the threat. Make the pledge now for yourself, for the people in your life and to the values that guide you. We must show up and be present no matter where our politics take us in 2024 and 2025.

Please sign the Houston Democracy Project petition to make the pledge to show up for freedom in 2024 no matter what.

The Houston Democracy Project works daily to inspire, organize and strengthen pro-democracy coalitions in Houston and Harris County.  

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