Stuff to do: June 16 edition
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| A little reminder from Saturday, June 14: No Kings Day |
I hope everyone had a chance to participate in No Kings Day. While protests were peaceful, it was the LAPD disturbing the peace in the City of Angels and two politically motivated assassinations were carried out on lawmakers in Minnesota.
Yes, we organize, we march, write letters, sign petitions, call our representatives, and do whatever we can to keep democracy from bleeding out from the wounds inflicted on her by the militant MAGA movement in government and by its minions among us.
After a day like Saturday, the inevitable next question should be “what next?” For some of us, we’re pretty clear about what to do next. I have me plans and I’m sure you have yours, but both Women’s March and Indivisible are having online debriefs and looks ahead.
Indivisible is hosting a What’s Next webinar this evening, so sadly, it’s too late for inclusion here but I have circulated the details on social media, so hopefully that will have some effect.
In the main, the following organizations and sites have extensive resources. I suggest checking one or more out.
50501: https://www.fiftyfifty.one
As for actions closer to the greater Houston area:
Tuesdays at Senator John Cornyn’s!
Come join the weekly protest in front of one Texas leading embarrassments who isn’t Ted Cruz, but not for lack of trying.
Every Tuesday in front of Sen. Cornyn’s office:
11:30 am to 1pm
5300 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX
Juneteenth Kickback
Community Event · Hosted by The Mahogany Project
Thursday, June 19
5 – 8pm CDT
The Assembly HTX
2015 Berry St
About this event
Come kick it with us for a community Juneteenth Kickback at one of our favorite spots!
We’re bringing the vibes with good food, games, music, and plenty of joy as we celebrate freedom, culture, and community together. This is a free event, open to everyone, so pull up, bring a friend (or two!), and help us spread the word.
Let’s honor Juneteenth the way we do best — in community, in joy, and in celebration. See you there!
HCDP Pride Happy Hour
Community Event · Hosted by Harris County Democratic Party
Friday, June 20
6 – 9pm CDT
JR's Bar & Grill
808 Pacific St
About this event
Join HCDP for our second annual Pride Happy Hour at JR's Bar and Grill in the heart of Montrose.
Entry is free, with a suggested donation of $15. Your donation comes with a drink ticket and light bites, and helps support HCDP's programs, including voter protection and community outreach.
Sponsorship opportunities
June Meeting-The Greater Heights Democratic Club
Community Event · Hosted by Harris County Democratic Party
Saturday, June 21
10 – 11:30am CDT
Studio 101
1824 Spring St #101
About this event
Caro Achar with ACLU Texas will be speaking about the 89th Texas legislative session and what it means for civil rights and civil liberties, particularly First Amendment rights in Texas.
And tomorrow, come join me at
Meeting - Speaker: Annette Ramirez, Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector
Meeting · Hosted by Harris County Democratic Party
Tuesday, June 17
6:15 – 7:45pm CDT
St Stephen's Episcopal Church, Pecore Hall
1800 Sul Ross St.
About this event
ROADwomen is the oldest Democratic women's organization in Harris County. Our mission is to help elect pro-choice, progressive Democratic candidates. ROADwomen co-founded Clubs In Action, a 20-club, county wide, GOTV effort. We are proud of our diverse board and membership.
The meeting will feature speaker Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Annette Ramirez
At our June meeting, we’re proud to support the Houston Food Bank
Please bring non-perishable items to the meeting to help provide food and hope to children, families and seniors right here in our community. Together, we provide food for better lives.
6:15 Refreshments 6:45: Meeting
For everyone everywhere, there are petitions to sign, letters to write!
Here are a few:
Tell the Senate to pass the Higher Wages for American Workers Act of 2025
Sign the petition: ICE is using Palantir to track immigrants and fuel Trump's mass deportation
https://act.demandprogress.org/sign/trump-palantir-data-collection-la/
Quick Signature: Protect Medicaid for Families, including Military Families
https://action.momsrising.org/sign/medicaid-militaryfamilies
Sign the petition to replenish FEMA's disaster fund
https://civicshout.com/p/replenish-fema-s-disaster-fund-before-hurricanes-strike/
There’s more to come and I will like emend this post, but this should do for now!
See you in the streets!
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