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Current mood at the Texas Capitol right now.... 😂😂 #WiseUp #legislation #bills #funnymemes #podcast #blogpost #politicalnews #politics #news #blogging #blog #voting #vote #america #atx #austin #potd #podcasting #election #desi #southasian #hindu #sikh #muslim #texas #txlege #dallas #houston #killbill #killbills
Folks the bathroom bill amendment is about to debated on the House floor right now. The original bill is about protecting kids in school. But this amendment to the bill will cause a discriminatory effect. It will require transgender kids attending K-12 public schools to use bathrooms that correspond to their biological gender. We have not seen this to be a major problem being complained about by public schools yet advocates for this amendment claim this will stop transgender "creepers" from sneaking into opposite gender bathrooms. Transgender kids are some of the most vulnerable to commit suicide and this bill will immensely and detrimentally impact #lgbtq kids. Call your state reps right now to let them know what you think. #sb2078 #bathrooms #kids #yallmeansall #WiseUp #podcast #blogpost #politicalnews #politics #news #blogging #blog #schools #america #atx #austin #potd #podcasting #election #desi #southasian #hindu #sikh #muslim #texas #txlege #dallas #houston
We hope ya'll enjoyed your #mothersday! Many of us spent the day out with our mothers, meanwhile others are not as fortunate. Which is why we wanted to draw your attention to the grave and serious problem of the drastic rise in Maternal morality. According to the Texas Tribune: "Maternal mortality is decreasing worldwide, but the opposite trend is happening in every U.S. state except California — and it’s especially pronounced in Texas. The report found that the number of women dying within one year of giving birth in the Lone Star State had nearly doubled between 2010 and 2014. This report made national and international headlines last year, then quickly dropped off the radar. It was not addressed in the governor’s State of the State address, where he laid out his agenda, nor was it listed as one of the lieutenant governor’s 25 priorities, or mentioned by Speaker Joe Straus." It is incredibly unfortunate that more attention has not been drawn to this issue. What's even worse is there were two bills in the Texas House addressing these concerns but were killed by the Freedom Caucus in an effort to wield their political power. This is not the time and place to put your politics over helping people and it is despicable how political parties have become more about "winning" than helping the people they're elected to serve. Remember this as you head to the polls in 2018.
It was great to listen to Rep Hinojosa talk about why civic engagement is so important in the legislative process. Really appreciated how she took the time from the House floor debates to engage with people who're wanting to learn about the tech and policy sectors. One of the biggest points she emphasizes is how important voting in your primaries are because it's only the far left and far right that vote in those elections which means the middle gets left out. Which is why we have such controversial bills that get passed. Something for us to WiseUp on for 2018! Thanks to Austin Tech Alliance for hosting this event! #WiseUp #podcast #blogpost #politicalnews #politics #news #blogging #blog #voting #vote #america #atx #austin #potd #podcasting #election #desi #southasian #hindu #sikh #muslim #texas #txlege #dallas #houston #tech #policy
With all the current news and legislation that's passing this week in D.C. or Austin, Texas this meme encapsulates our feelings right about now. Right?? #WiseUp #podcast #blogpost #politicalnews #politics #news #blogging #blog #voting #vote #america #atx #austin #potd #podcasting #election #desi #southasian #hindu #sikh #muslim #texas #txlege #dallas #houston #owls #Comey #Trump
Look at these cuties who voted today in their local elections! Did you know if you live in the DFW/Houston metroplex you can be just like them?? Get up and head to you local polls to vote for the politicians that'll impact you in your day to day life! The link is in the bio above including details on HOO to vote for and where to go! So many Desi people are running for office so get out there and show your support! #yourvotecounts #yourvotematters #yourvoteyourvoice #WiseUp #podcast #blogpost #politicalnews #politics #news #blogging #blog #voting #vote #america #atx #austin #potd #podcasting #election #desi #southasian #hindu #sikh #muslim #texas #txlege #dallas #houston
Did you know you can tune in to the latest podcasts on #iTunes and #soundcloud? Just lookup WiseUpTX, subscribe, and you'll get the latest segments right away! Our latest podcast is posted and provides a brief rundown of what's happening in the Texas Legislature. It's only 15 minutes so it's easy to listen to as you drive to and from work. No excuses to not #WiseUp! #podcast #blogpost #politicalnews #politics #news #blogging #blog #voting #vote #america #atx #austin #potd #podcasting #election #desi #southasian #hindu #sikh #muslim #texas #txlege #dallas #houston
If your kids are attending public schools in Texas it's time to #WiseUp! A bill is currently being debated to phase out the franchise tax (a tax businesses pay) which would essentially take money away from funding our public schools. Call your Texas House reps RIGHT NOW to tell them how you feel!!! #txlege #HB28 #podcast #blogpost #politicalnews #politics #news #blogging #blog #voting #vote #america #atx #austin #potd #podcasting #election #desi #southasian #hindu #sikh #muslim #texas #pubed #education #taxes