Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

September 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM

They get private jets. We get crumbs.

Trump’s tax cuts for billionaires are a slap in the face to every person who works for a living. John, While working families in Texas are fighting to keep a roof over their heads, the ultra-rich are laughing all the way to the bank. Trump’s tax cuts for billionaires are a sl…

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September 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Ding dong, the THC ban is dead!

Even Abbott has to recognize the undeniable power of the cannabis reform movement in Texas John, This special session, the Texas Legislature proved they're determined to attack our rights – from pushing Trump's illegal redistricting to targeting reproductive healthcare and tr…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

September 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM

The News Has Moved On. We Haven't.

Remember the headlines? The frantic coverage of Texas's new, cynically-drawn district maps? John, Remember the headlines? The cable news panels? The frantic coverage of Texas's new, cynically-drawn district maps? For a few weeks, the national media was focused on how politic…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

September 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Are we done settling for scraps?

John, When I think about Labor Day, I think about my grandpa. He worked at Lone Star Steel in East Texas, where the heat was relentless, the hours were long, and the risks were high. Like millions of us Texans, he gave everything to keep this state running, working dangerous…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

August 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM

We Can Still Win This: Fight Back Against Voter Suppression in Texas!

John, The fight over Governor Abbott's illegal redistricting scheme has moved to the courts, but we can't afford to be complacent. Those five stolen seats are not a guaranteed win for Republicans, and we refuse to let them silence our voices. Ground Game Texas is on the grou…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

August 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM

We Know How to Win – And We Need Your Support

John, The alarm bells are ringing about the progressive vote. Just last week, The New York Times published an analysis entitled, “The Democratic Party Faces a Voter Registration Crisis,” noting that “of the 30 states that track voter registration by political party, Democrats…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

August 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM

Tell the Senate NO to Rigged Maps!

John, Last night, House Republicans bowed to Donald Trump, voting YES to rigged maps that suppress the power of Black and Latino communities and effectively steal five congressional seats. The politicians who've controlled Texas for decades are desperate to cling to power, ev…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

August 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM

Abbott's flood response: Wait for George Strait.

John, Last month, devastating floods swept through Central Texas. What did Governor Greg Abbott do to help? Start a wasteful, unnecessary fight over redistricting, and wait for George Strait to hold a charity concert for the flood victims. The outpouring of generosity from St…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

August 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM

A $1.2 million price tag for Abbott's political games

John, While Texans are worried about keeping the lights on, affording groceries, and finding good healthcare, what is Governor Abbott focused on? Calling legislators back to Austin for another special session to push through Trump’s illegal redistricting scheme. Let's be clea…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

August 8, 2025 at 6:09 PM

They Think They Can Get Away With It. Let’s Prove Them Wrong.

John, Yesterday, despite hearing testimony from nearly one hundred Texans, including myself, opposing Abbott’s racist and illegal redistricting scheme, the Texas Senate Committee on Redistricting voted 6-1 in favor of it. Committee Chair Phil King was brazen in his disrega…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

August 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM

BREAKING NEWS: Dems are fighting back in Texas!

John, Texas Democrats are packing their bags, getting on planes, and leaving the state. They're leaving their homes and families behind in a last-ditch, desperate effort to stop Abbott’s illegal map from going into effect. It’s a courageous, historic move to protect our demo…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

August 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM

They Drew the Lines. We Draw the Line.

John, Today, working-class Texans confronted Trump’s illegal redistricting scheme at the Capitol. Our message was undeniable: we will fight with everything we've got. Trump, Abbott, and their allies aim to dilute our votes, silence our voices, and win elections without a…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

August 1, 2025 at 11:01 AM

Come to the Capitol today at 10am and say NO to illegal redistricting!

John, Today, Friday, August 1st, Texans from every corner of the state will gather at the Capitol to demand fair maps and reject Governor Abbott and Trump’s political power grab. While families are still recovering from historic floods and deciding which bills to pay first, la…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

July 31, 2025 at 4:11 PM

ACT NOW: Come to the Capitol tomorrow at 10am and say NO to illegal redistricting!

John, Tomorrow, on Friday, August 1st, Texans from every corner of the state will gather at the Capitol to demand fair maps and reject Governor Abbott and Trump’s political power grab. While families are still recovering from historic floods and deciding which bills to pay fir…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

July 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM

URGENT: They are trying to steal your voice in Texas. Fight back now!

John, This is not a drill. The first redistricting map has been filed and it’s just as bad as we’ve feared—they are trying to erase FIVE districts, including HD 35, currently held by Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar. They’re going to carve up our communities and illegally w…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

July 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM

THIS IS NOT NORMAL!

John, this is not normal! Abbott and his cronies in the Texas Legislature are gerrymandering to give themselves FIVE MORE SEATS. This is totally corrupt and anti-democratic. Redistricting usually happens every ten years. Abbott has decided to do it five years early in a blatan…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

July 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM

Emergency Alert: Texas Maps Under Attack – We Need YOU!

John! Right now, in Austin, Texas, our democracy is under a direct assault. You might have heard the news: Greg Abbott is attempting a rare, mid-decade redraw of our congressional maps at Donald Trump’s urging. HELP US FIGHT BACK! Abbott and his cronies want to use g…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

July 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM

Greg Abbott’s Playbook: Fail, Fumble, Cheat

John, After the devastation of the recent floods, communities have come together to look after one another. We’re collecting donations, clearing debris, and helping neighbors rebuild. But while all this is happening, Greg Abbott is busy doing one thing: securing his own power…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

July 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM

Stop overcomplicating it. Let's win.

John, This week, the Grassroots Connector published my essay, "Stop Overcomplicating It. We Know What We Need." As I wrote there, Texans aren't confused, we're exhausted. We're tired of theatrics while we worry about affording rent and putting food on the table. At Ground Gam…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

July 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM

Our Vote. Texas's Future. Act Now. Before It's Too Late.

John, Texas stands on the precipice. Our future hangs in the balance, and it hinges on our voices being heard. Yet countless Texans remain unregistered, their power silenced, their fate left to others. This isn't just an oversight; it's a dangerous void that allows failed lea…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

July 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM

How You Can Help Texas Flood Victims

John, Our hearts are heavy here in Central Texas. The past week has brought unimaginable hardship as our region faced unprecedented, devastating floods. We are holding in our hearts our neighbors who have endured loss, especially those grieving a loved one during this unimagin…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

July 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM

Freedom is fought for, not given.

John, The 4th of July is meant to celebrate freedom. But for too many of us — workers, parents, young folks, and Texans trying to survive — it's just another reminder that those promises aren’t for everyone. While corporations rake in profits and politicians use fear to divide…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

July 2, 2025 at 7:48 PM

This Bill Hits Hard. Our Movement Hits Harder.

John, This past week brought a stark reminder of the challenges we face. The US Senate passed Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill," a legislative package that threatens to cut essential services like Medicaid and SNAP, impacting families across our state, and also expands the reach of…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM

Did You Know Abbott Vetoed Kids’ Lunches?

John, Right now, 3 million low-income Texas kids are facing a summer without vital meals because Governor Greg Abbott vetoed their funding. This isn't just a political decision – it's a direct assault on the most vulnerable among us. This is cruelty, plain and simple. We are o…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

June 25, 2025 at 8:45 PM

While They’re Distracted — We Take Action NOW!

John, The tide is turning. Texas's top officials, usually united in selling out our state and stripping our civil rights, are now completely consumed by petty infighting. John Cornyn and Ken Paxton are fighting over who's the "most MAGA," while crucial issues hang in the bala…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

June 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM

URGENT: Abbott's THC Veto is a Victory – But Our Fight is FAR From Over!

Dear John, Last night, homegrown Texas organizing forced Governor Greg Abbott’s hand — at the eleventh hour, he vetoed Lt. Governor Dan Patrick's draconian THC ban. This isn't a gift from Abbott; it's a testament to our power and the overwhelming outcry for legal THC! When we…

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  Catina Voellinger · [email protected]

June 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM

🚨 $5,000 MATCH UNLOCKED

John, We’re making it official: the first $5,000 raised in our summer push will be matched dollar-for-dollar thanks to our incredible members. That means your gift goes twice as far to fund: Local campaigns that expand democracy Organizing that brings in new voters …

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

June 16, 2025 at 5:36 PM

They Struck Down Your Vote. Now We Fight Back!

John, For years, we’ve known two things: Texans overwhelmingly support ending unnecessary cannabis criminalization, and the powers-that-be will use every tool at their disposal to crush that popular will. In 2025, their attacks have escalated. Despite a quarter-million Texan…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

June 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM

Still Ours. Let’s take it.

Dear John, The Texas Legislature has officially adjourned. And while we breathe a momentary sigh of relief–it’s not because justice prevailed for ALL of us. Thanks to your support, we were able to stop every bill that directly targeted our ability to organize and pass local …

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

May 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM

This threatens to UNDO EVERYTHING!

John, Imagine a San Marcos where $444,150 is poured into eviction prevention, ensuring families stay in their homes. Picture a city where utility assistance is readily available, and first-time homebuyers finally get the support they need. In 2022, an overwhelming 82% of San…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

May 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM

Not Their Texas. Ours.

John, Texas has long been called a "laboratory for the nation." The problem? That lab is being run by extremists pushing experiments on our freedoms, our families, and our future — and the rest of the country is watching. Policies tested here — from restrictions on voting …

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  Amy Kamp · [email protected]

May 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM

Texas won't fold

Dear John, Imagine the frustration: you went to the polls, made your voice heard, and helped pass a law for a more just community. Now, imagine a court handpicked by Greg Abbott snatching that victory away. That's exactly what just happened in Austin and San Marcos. An appea…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

May 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM

Try to silence Texas? Not on our watch.

Dear John, We’re counting down the days until this legislative session ends, but it’s not over yet. While none of the bad bills targeting our work have passed so far, we’ve held the line. But we know how this goes: they save their worst moves for the end. That’s why, with th…

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  Amy Kamp · [email protected]

May 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM

Organizing Works — Devonte Amerson Is Proof

Dear John, Before I became the Communications Director for Ground Game Texas, I worked with our allies at Mano Amiga doing jail advocacy. The criminal legal system in Hays County has long been notorious for extreme delays in its court system, leading to a severely overcrowded…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

May 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM

Join Us for a San Antonio Mayoral Forum!

Dear John, San Antonio is changing—who’s going to lead us forward? Ground Game Texas is co-hosting a Mayoral and City Council Forum for candidates in the June 7th runoff election. As the second-largest city in the state, what happens in San Antonio has implications for reside…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM

Organizing Texas at All Levels

Dear John, No one ever said progressive organizing in Texas was easy. After our remarkable string of victories, winning all five of our elections last November, it feels like Greg Abbott, Ken Paxton, and their allies at the Lege are more determined than ever to push back aga…

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  Catina Voellinger · [email protected]

April 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM

This Changes How We Fight, Not Why We Fight

Dear John, This past week, the Fifteenth Court of Appeals—created by Governor Abbott and stacked with judges handpicked by him—ruled that the voter-approved marijuana decriminalization ordinances in Austin and San Marcos are unenforceable. This court reversed fair rulings by …

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

April 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM

$20k for 4/20!

Dear John, 4/20 is here and one of our generous donors is celebrating by matching donations up to $10,000 this week. Will you help us reach our $20,000 goal for 4/20? While weed often occupies a light-hearted place in pop culture, marijuana laws are draconian and harmful —…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

April 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM

From Texas to D.C.—this is what people power looks like

Dear John, Last week, I traveled to Washington, D.C. for the America Votes summit—and to visit our congressional representatives. We didn’t go to lobby. We went to make sure our communities were heard. We brought the stories of Dallas, Lockhart, Amarillo, and McAllen with us…

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April 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM

Texas Taxpayers Now Covering Paxton’s $6.6M Corruption Tab

John Texans are now on the hook to pay for Paxton's corruption! Late last week, a judge ordered Paxton's office to pay a whopping $6.6 million to former aides, ruling he'd wrongfully fired them for blowing the whistle on his corruption. This is not the kind of representation …

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April 3, 2025 at 2:33 PM

Meeting the “Moral Moment”

John, “These are not normal times in America, and they should not be treated as such.” As Senator Cory Booker gave his record-breaking speech on the Senate floor for over 24 hours this week, this was perhaps his most crucial point. At both the federal and state levels, civil…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 9:09 PM

Help Fund Texas Organizing!

John, The work of organizing Texas is showing up on a daily basis. Whether it’s at a City Council meeting in Lockhart, at a committee hearing at the Lege, a panel in Blanco, or meeting with local community members at SXSW around issues that matter to them, the Ground Game Tex…

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  Tesla Stock Liquidation Dept. (aka GGTX Squad) · [email protected]

March 27, 2025 at 7:57 PM

Got some Tesla stock to liquidate? Let’s make some good trouble.

Dear John, Elon Musk has been pouring money into Texas politicians who put his agenda first for years. But we have a bold idea to stop him: let’s turn Tesla stock into Texas-sized good trouble for our democracy. While Musk tries to undermine our democracy from the top down…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

March 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM

Dan Patrick’s Big Problem? Texans Support Legal Weed.

Dear John, Dan Patrick doesn't want you to know: cannabis decriminalization is a popular policy among Texas voters. Last week, Dan Patrick and his ally Texas State Sen. Charles Perry got visibly angry when reporters at a press conference pointed out that 62% of Texans suppor…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

March 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM

Attack on the Constitution!

Dear John, It sounds like the title of a bad movie, but it’s not. Trump and the wannabe-kings in our Texas Legislature are waging an all-out attack on our Constitutional rights and protections. HELP US STOP THEM IN THEIR TRACKS Here in Texas, we watched on Tuesday as…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

March 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM

In just one day, we organized—and you sent 3,850 emails to the Capitol!

John, In just one day, we organized against a Texas House Bill targeting our work—and that resulted in YOU sending 3,850 emails to lawmakers, urging them to reject this blatant power grab. That’s why we organize–because, in true Texan form, we show up big. Yesterday, the T…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

March 17, 2025 at 9:57 PM

Bad Bill ALERT: Take action today!

John, Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 18th, the Texas House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee is scheduled to hear House Bill 524, authored by Republican Carl Tepper from Lubbock. This bill takes aim at the heart of Ground Game Texas’s work by requiring every ballot initiative to …

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

March 14, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Ground Game Texas Wants to Hear From You!

John, Right now, Ground Game Texas is working on building our strategic plan for 2025 and 2026. On the agenda in our immediate future are ballot initiatives across Texas—building power in Central Texas and the Rio Grande Valley, expanding to the greater Houston area, and into…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

March 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM

¡Ya basta!

Dear John, We know the weight you’re feeling. Living under both the Trump and Abbott administrations—it can feel like we’re barely keeping our heads above water. But let me remind you—we were made for this moment. For 30 years—almost my entire life—extreme politicians have rul…

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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]

March 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Defeating Tyranny Takes a Team Effort

Dear John, This past Saturday, Ground Game Texas went to the Capitol along with about 3,000 of our fellow Texans to rally for democracy with Senator Elizabeth Warren, and Congressman Lloyd Doggett and Congressman Greg Casar. The message was clear — at a time when our democrac…

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