Indivisible Houston

The Far Right Approach to Crime
-Drive up income inequality to make crime worse
-Lie about bail and crime conditions
-Flood border with guns
-Empower gangs by propping up bondsmen, Big Insurance & other rightwing campaign donors
-Install corrupt judges
-Criminalize abortion

Harris County bail monitors have the data to show that misdemeanor bail reform has not adversely affected public safety.

of arrests and re arrests have declined.

Local TV news stations aren't covering it.

Go figure.

"Given that Paxton's office lacks the legal authority to overrule local prosecutors, it’s unclear what this could lead to except cherry-picking documents to portray cases that don’t result in a conviction as mishandled."

Texas needs prosecutor transparency that’s practical, not politic Seeking justice, not settling scores, must guide us toward enhancing transparency in pretrial diversion and other prosecutorial decisions.

BREAKING: Indivisible Houston Endorses Lauren Ashley Simmons for House District 146
Grassroots Group Weighs in on Hotly Contested Runoff

Houston, TX, (March 12, 2024)- Indivisible Houston's advisory board and executive board have voted unanimously to endorse Lauren Ashley Simmons for the HD-146 Harris County Democratic Primary Runoff.

"Throughout this hard-fought race in the primaries, Lauren Ashley Simmons has shown a commitment to integrity, respect, and service to the community,” said spokeswoman Nia Hernandez. “Lauren's unwavering support for the people of District 146 make her the clear choice in the race.”

“Indivisible Houston proudly stands behind Lauren Ashley Simmons, and we will continue to support her vigorously in this runoff election. Harris County deserves a State Representative who will uphold democratic values and fight tirelessly for the interests of our community. Lauren Simmons is that candidate, and we are confident that she will serve District 146 with distinction and honor."

In the March primary, Simmons led incumbent Shawn Thierry 49%-44% and came within 60 votes of winning the race outright. She immediately secured the endorsement of the third candidate in the race, Black Lives Matter Houston founder Ashton P. Woods.

Per the Texas Observer, Thierry "received $28,000 from the Charter Schools Now PAC, $25,000 from conservative Dallas billionaires Darwin and Douglas Deason, $10,000 from the pro-voucher Family Empowerment Coalition, $10,000 from the powerful pro-tort reform PAC Texans for Lawsuit Reform, backed by the Republican establishment, and $50,000 from the Texas Sands PAC, which was created to push for the legalization of casinos and bankrolled largely by Miriam Adelson, widow of Trump mega-donor Sheldon Adelson."

Simmons joins four other candidates Indivisible Houston endorsed this cycle during the first round of the primaries: Sean Teare, Christian Menefee, Allison Mathis, and Gemayel Haynes. Teare defeated incumbent DA Kim Ogg 75%-25% in a historic victory; Menefee and Mathis also won by wide margins. Haynes faces Ogg’s Chief of Staff Vivian King in the runoff for the 486th criminal court.

The election takes place May 28th.

About Indivisible Houston
Indivisible Houston (IH) is one of the most active post-2016 progressive organizations in the Houston area. Over the years, IH has changed public opinion on civil rights issues, led some of the largest marches in the history of Houston, and defeated some of Houston’s most extremist politicians.

For more information, visit indivisiblehouston.org.

Contact
Daniel J. Cohen
832-489-7643
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Texas teens cannot get birth control without parental consent, appeals court rules

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Disgraced Defeated DA Kim Ogg lost every single precinct.

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Hey y'all!

We are so proud of all of the community members who worked together to elect Sean Teare and Allison Mathis, and to reelect Christian Menefee. Thank you so much for your efforts. The grassroots is powerful!

This is your reminder that the runoff is coming. We have some big announcements for it, but in the meantime, we want to remind you that we'll be working to elect Gemayel Haynes for Judge!

Gemayel is a sharp attorney with strong experience, a reform mindset, and a great temperament and character to be a judge. He has our full support!

Gemayel is also running against Disgraced Defeated DA Kim Ogg's Chief of Staff Vivian King.

***We must join together as a community to win this race.***

To stay in the loop and win this runoff, sign up for out interest form at https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblehouston/event/603085/

Let's go win!

Houston Grassroots Organizers Celebrate Primary Election Results! Houston organizers share the results of key races and Harris County and the impact that grassroots organizers had and delivering the results that they worked...

"People didn't like how she weaponized her office to go after people within the party," said Daniel Cohen, a precinct chair and organizer who supported the resolution, which ultimately passed by a wide margin in December.

Until that point, the grievances listed in the resolution had been open secrets, Cohen said.

"It was just a matter of the public starting to actually discuss it," Cohen said.

Cohen rejects the idea that Ogg's loss can be chalked up to "powerful enemies" like Soros.

"When she says 'powerful people beat me,' I think it's hilarious," Cohen said, instead attributing the outcome to the many grassroots supporters who put in the work to elect Teare. "I look at the pictures (of organizers) and I'm like, they are powerful, but they're not what you think. It shows you that people can be powerful. People can hold their own elected officials accountable."

FULL STORY: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/election/2024/article/teare-ogg-election-blowout-18708340.php

""The normalization of demonizing immigrants is a plague on our society," Cohen said by phone Tuesday. "This is not normal. It will never be normal. And it is dangerous what Ed Young is doing. He owes everybody an apology and frankly they should be calling for his resignation."

Second Baptist Church did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday."

FULL STORY: https://www.chron.com/culture/religion/article/ed-young-anti-immigration-sermon-18704990.php

You can't make this stuff up.

True to form, the DA spent her Election Day casting doubt on our elections over an isolated incident in which her partner cast a ballot that initially counted as her own. The error has been corrected.

Disgraced DA Kim Ogg must cease her peddling of MAGA talking points over elections. We support the clerk's handling of this issue, and encourage the continuation of free and fair elections in Harris County despite Ogg's best efforts.

Harris County Clerk's Office issues statement after DA Kim Ogg unable to cast ballot Tuesday morning According to Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth, this appears to be an isolated issue.

It was hot and the chocolate melted but we still had a good time and asked some folks to remind their friends to vote.

Great time knocking doors in Spring Branch today.

People are ready to vote for the Indivisible Houston slate!

So many great volunteers and great conversations in the East End today. Joined by Clara Goodwin and ran into DJ Ybarra! Met one of the board members of the East End Alliance along the way and spoke to a newly eligible first time voter who wanted to know if she could ask for help operating the voting machine (the answer is yes). Thank you to Precinct Chair Nancy George for co-hosting with us!!!

BREAKING: Houstonians Project "Jesus was a migrant" on 2nd Baptist Chuch

Immigrants are welcome here.

Ed Young's hate isn't.

This is a super fun and effective Election Day strategy. Please join Daniel Jane and me at West Gray. We greet people after they have voted, we do not ask them to share any information, and we offer them stickers and candy!

Vote Tripling at the Polls with Indivisible Houston · Indivisible Houston Vote tripling is the most fun, engaging, and effective way to triple the power of the vote! Join us on Election Day, Tuesday, March 5th starting at 7 AM to greet people coming out of the polls and encourage them to amplify their vote for the Indivisible Houston slate at West Gray Multi Service Cente...

"In the primary, she lost her endorsement from the Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus, though she earned it in the general election. This time around, Ogg—who, in our conversation, accused the caucus of not representing the interests of “truly gay people,” citing its lack of endorsements for “qualified” gay candidates—didn’t apply for the caucus’s endorsement."

FULL STORY: https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/democrats-turning-against-kim-ogg/

Out: 50 Cent

In: Chester Pitts

Remember: Kim Ogg's Chief of Staff is also on the ballot this cycle.

And she has a history of bad legal judgment.

Vote Gemayel Haynes for Judge.

Original story:
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/investigations/article/harris-county-da-kim-ogg-s-chief-staff-blames-18519680.php

The Rightwing Ogg Brigade isn't even pretending anymore.

This is a Breitbart contributor and lifetime NRA member using scare tactics and crime misinformation to pitch Ogg to voters.

Vote Sean Teare for Harris County District Attorney.

Fun Fact #1: You can vote early now through March 1st at any Harris County polling location!

Fun Fact #2: Indivisible Houston doorhangers fit perfectly onto the handles of a bike for easy bicycle canvassing.

Remember to vote Christian D. Menefee, Sean Teare for Harris County District Attorney, Allison Mathis for Judge, 338th Criminal District Court, and Gemayel Haynes for Judge!

Just saying…

Time for Change of Leadership at the Harris County DA's Office Kim Ogg, once hailed as the “reform darling” in Texas Democratic political circles after she ousted Republican control of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office in 2016, now faces a tough uphill battle in her attempt to be elected to…

Thank to Todd Bonny and to the good people of Copperfield for talking with us about the Indivisible Houston slate!