Amanda Smith
@amandahernandez.bsky.social
Hi, I’m Amanda and I live in Austin, Texas | Raised in Oregon 🩵
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If you think Donald Trump is patriotic and loves America, you’re a fucking idiot.
July 4, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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Hundreds of masked white nationalist Patriot Front members are marching through Washington, D.C., on Independence Day, carrying Confederate flags in formation. A president should be condemning this. The White House is silent.
July 4, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Hundreds of masked white nationalist Patriot Front members are marching through Washington, D.C., on Independence Day, carrying Confederate flags in formation. A president should be condemning this. The White House is silent.
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NEW: Texas counties receive subpoenas for voters’ records from the Department of Homeland Security #txlege www.votebeat.org/texas/2026/0...
DHS subpoenas Texas counties for voters’ histories and registrations
At least three counties have been contacted this week for detailed records about some individual voters.
www.votebeat.org
April 10, 2026 at 10:20 PM
NEW: Texas counties receive subpoenas for voters’ records from the Department of Homeland Security #txlege www.votebeat.org/texas/2026/0...
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How it feels doing literally any task right now.
April 7, 2026 at 8:09 PM
How it feels doing literally any task right now.
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Forget Bryon Noem.
The spouse-of-a-Trump-Cabinet-Secretary you should pay attention to is Vince McMahon, who is currently being sued for sex trafficking and sexual assault. His accuser, Janel Grant, has filed a declaration with truly horrifying details.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
The spouse-of-a-Trump-Cabinet-Secretary you should pay attention to is Vince McMahon, who is currently being sued for sex trafficking and sexual assault. His accuser, Janel Grant, has filed a declaration with truly horrifying details.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
April 2, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Forget Bryon Noem.
The spouse-of-a-Trump-Cabinet-Secretary you should pay attention to is Vince McMahon, who is currently being sued for sex trafficking and sexual assault. His accuser, Janel Grant, has filed a declaration with truly horrifying details.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
The spouse-of-a-Trump-Cabinet-Secretary you should pay attention to is Vince McMahon, who is currently being sued for sex trafficking and sexual assault. His accuser, Janel Grant, has filed a declaration with truly horrifying details.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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NEW: Most Texas prisoners live in cells w/o A/C. A trial starting today could change that.
The plaintiffs cite heat-related inmate deaths & staff illnesses as proof of cruel & unusual punishment. Texas argues it's moving as fast as it can to install A/C. #txlege
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The plaintiffs cite heat-related inmate deaths & staff illnesses as proof of cruel & unusual punishment. Texas argues it's moving as fast as it can to install A/C. #txlege
www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
Most Texas prisoners live without AC. A landmark trial could change that.
Attorneys for Texas prisoners say the conditions expose inmates and staff to dangerously high temperatures and have caused several deaths.
www.expressnews.com
March 30, 2026 at 11:40 AM
NEW: Most Texas prisoners live in cells w/o A/C. A trial starting today could change that.
The plaintiffs cite heat-related inmate deaths & staff illnesses as proof of cruel & unusual punishment. Texas argues it's moving as fast as it can to install A/C. #txlege
www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
The plaintiffs cite heat-related inmate deaths & staff illnesses as proof of cruel & unusual punishment. Texas argues it's moving as fast as it can to install A/C. #txlege
www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
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Nearly 10 years ago the #txlege voted to start moving into privatizing foster care. It's going as well as you might think it would. Read this from the Lab Report:
labreportdallas.com/p/the-presen...
labreportdallas.com/p/the-presen...
The Present Danger of Foster Care in North Texas
After two deaths, the state says third-party case managers are failing foster kids. What happens in this courtroom helps explain why.
labreportdallas.com
March 19, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Nearly 10 years ago the #txlege voted to start moving into privatizing foster care. It's going as well as you might think it would. Read this from the Lab Report:
labreportdallas.com/p/the-presen...
labreportdallas.com/p/the-presen...
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The party of “law and order.”
EXCLUSIVE: Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.
Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.
The FBI and Justice officials closed the investigation, which a Justice Department appointee had called a “deep state” probe in early 2025.
www.msnbc.com
September 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The party of “law and order.”
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Just now, 11 state and city lawmakers were arrested by DHS police on the 10th floor of 26 Federal Plaza after a hour of demanding access to the ICE lock up on the same floor. @thecity.nyc
September 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Just now, 11 state and city lawmakers were arrested by DHS police on the 10th floor of 26 Federal Plaza after a hour of demanding access to the ICE lock up on the same floor. @thecity.nyc
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Wait is the Washington Post’s slogan still “Democracy Dies in Darkness?” I guess it still works as a goal rather than a warning
September 18, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Wait is the Washington Post’s slogan still “Democracy Dies in Darkness?” I guess it still works as a goal rather than a warning
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A man very recently called for “involuntary lethal injection” for the mentally ill and the unhoused.
Literally talking about murdering other humans—and he still kept his job.
Brian Killmeade, Fox & Friends.
Literally talking about murdering other humans—and he still kept his job.
Brian Killmeade, Fox & Friends.
September 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
A man very recently called for “involuntary lethal injection” for the mentally ill and the unhoused.
Literally talking about murdering other humans—and he still kept his job.
Brian Killmeade, Fox & Friends.
Literally talking about murdering other humans—and he still kept his job.
Brian Killmeade, Fox & Friends.
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Trans rights are human rights
chat what do you think the odds are we can get a senator on bluesky to say trans rights
Hello (again) Bluesky! I’m going to start posting here again, because that other app has become a disaster.
But first, I want to introduce myself. My name is Tina Smith, and I’m a proud United States Senator for Minnesota… ⬇️
But first, I want to introduce myself. My name is Tina Smith, and I’m a proud United States Senator for Minnesota… ⬇️
November 1, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Trans rights are human rights
There’s nothing Christian about Christian nationalism.
Let’s go Talarico! Texans need his strong stance with his faith. #txlege
Let’s go Talarico! Texans need his strong stance with his faith. #txlege
EXCLUSIVE: State Rep. James Talarico will jump into the Texas Senate race.
State Rep. James Talarico to jump in Texas Senate race
The rising star has been flirting with a bid as Democrats look to flip the Lone Star state.
www.politico.com
September 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
There’s nothing Christian about Christian nationalism.
Let’s go Talarico! Texans need his strong stance with his faith. #txlege
Let’s go Talarico! Texans need his strong stance with his faith. #txlege
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Where do we go from here?
Register for today’s Texas Resistance Town Hall at 7pm. Let’s keep holding the line, fighting for democracy, and putting working families first!
Register: bit.ly/TexasResistance
#txlege
Register for today’s Texas Resistance Town Hall at 7pm. Let’s keep holding the line, fighting for democracy, and putting working families first!
Register: bit.ly/TexasResistance
#txlege
August 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Where do we go from here?
Register for today’s Texas Resistance Town Hall at 7pm. Let’s keep holding the line, fighting for democracy, and putting working families first!
Register: bit.ly/TexasResistance
#txlege
Register for today’s Texas Resistance Town Hall at 7pm. Let’s keep holding the line, fighting for democracy, and putting working families first!
Register: bit.ly/TexasResistance
#txlege
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Join us at the Texas Capitol from 10 AM onward! We demand the release of Rep Nicole Collier, the passage of flood relief legislation, and rejection of the redistricting scam.
What a shameful second special session from Abbott, Burrows, & Patrick.
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
#txlege #letherout
What a shameful second special session from Abbott, Burrows, & Patrick.
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
#txlege #letherout
August 20, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Join us at the Texas Capitol from 10 AM onward! We demand the release of Rep Nicole Collier, the passage of flood relief legislation, and rejection of the redistricting scam.
What a shameful second special session from Abbott, Burrows, & Patrick.
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
#txlege #letherout
What a shameful second special session from Abbott, Burrows, & Patrick.
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
#txlege #letherout
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If you are anywhere near Austin Texas, tonight, go to the capital.
They’re calling for people.
This can not stand. Go. You’re needed. #txlege
1100 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701
They’re calling for people.
This can not stand. Go. You’re needed. #txlege
1100 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701
August 19, 2025 at 6:55 AM
If you are anywhere near Austin Texas, tonight, go to the capital.
They’re calling for people.
This can not stand. Go. You’re needed. #txlege
1100 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701
They’re calling for people.
This can not stand. Go. You’re needed. #txlege
1100 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701
Shame on them. This is INSANE.
August 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Shame on them. This is INSANE.
“Google has called Gemini’s habit of self-abuse annoying”
I'll admit, I was skeptical when they said Gemini was just like a bunch of PhDs. But I gotta admit they nailed it.
August 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
“Google has called Gemini’s habit of self-abuse annoying”
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EPSTEIN 🚨🚨🚨🚨
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EPSTEIN 🚨🚨🚨🚨
PHILLY DA @dalarrykrasner.bsky.social : “Let's not get lost in his silly distraction from the fact that he doesn't want to give up information on his own involvement in a pedophile ring. Did we all forget about that? Trump is the public safety emergency.”
August 13, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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EPSTEIN 🚨🚨🚨🚨
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EPSTEIN 🚨🚨🚨🚨
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This fight is going NATIONAL. ✊ We’re showing up to defend the vote, protect our rights, and stop this redistricting scheme.
Join Texas workers at the Capitol on Saturday, 8/16 to rally to #FightTheTrumpTakeover! #txlege
Join Texas workers at the Capitol on Saturday, 8/16 to rally to #FightTheTrumpTakeover! #txlege
Fight The Trump Takeover Rally Texas · Texas AFL-CIO
Greg Abbott is letting Trump take over Texas. Instead of addressing the real crises Texans are facing, he's been using the special legislative session to push Trump's political agenda. Families are st...
www.mobilize.us
August 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This fight is going NATIONAL. ✊ We’re showing up to defend the vote, protect our rights, and stop this redistricting scheme.
Join Texas workers at the Capitol on Saturday, 8/16 to rally to #FightTheTrumpTakeover! #txlege
Join Texas workers at the Capitol on Saturday, 8/16 to rally to #FightTheTrumpTakeover! #txlege