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Steven Rivas (he/him/his)

@stevenforaustin.com

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6th-gen Texan. Descendant of 🇧🇪 & 🇲🇽 immigrants. City of Austin LGBTQIA+ QoL Commissioner (D3) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Cubs fan ⚾️🧢. Advisor on 9 TX statewide campaigns. 📊 Organizer & Advocate ✊🏽🪧🗳️ https://iwillvote.com • https://itgetsbetter.org/ • https://988lifeline.org/

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Steven Rivas (he/him/his) @stevenforaustin.com · 5d

• Texas judges can now refuse same-sex weddings.
• Our cattle raisers + soybean producers are getting squeezed while Argentina cashes in.
• Abbott & Patrick = silent.

Tonight at the @udemstx.com, I said: count on me to fight for every Texan!

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Steven Rivas (he/him/his) @stevenforaustin.com · Oct 4

Austin ISD closing 13 schools and displacing 16,000 students is part of a bigger Texas crisis: Trump’s cuts + Abbott’s ESA scheme are draining $$ from public schools. When campuses close, communities lose jobs & Friday Night Lights risk going dark across Texas.

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Texas AFL-CIO @texasaflcio.org · Sep 25

Labor leaders & community members came together to support Dr. Tom Alter, who was fired without due process from @txst.edu.

The Texas labor movement is in solidarity with our educators & their First Amendment rights! Add your name to tell Greg Abbott: Hands Off Our Free Speech: bit.ly/txfreespeech

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Steven Rivas (he/him/his) @stevenforaustin.com · Sep 24

I’m heartbroken by the senseless violence in Dallas this morning. Instead of mourning the victims, the President and Vice President are using this moment to spread hate. That is not humanity, and it is not Christianity. WWJD?

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Gina Hinojosa @ginafortexas.bsky.social · Sep 18

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Texas AFL-CIO @texasaflcio.org · Sep 15

🚨 ACTION ALERT: Tell @txst.edu to defend free speech, stand with its employees, & reinstate Dr. Alter!

Learn more from the Texas State Employees Union (CWA Local 6186) below & sign the petition at linktr.ee/cwa_tseu #txst

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Steven Rivas (he/him/his) @stevenforaustin.com · Sep 10

I believe in @jamestalarico.bsky.social because he fights for Texas values, reproductive freedom, civil rights, and respect for LGBTQIA+ Americans. Nearly ½ of young Texans are Latino, and Gen Z is the most diverse in our history. Our votes can flip seats and give Abbott, Patrick, & Miller the boot!

James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · Sep 10

Big Money is powerful, but it’s nothing compared to people power.

In just 12 hours, our campaign raised $1 million from thousands of Texans across the state.

This is a campaign of, by, and for the people.

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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · Sep 10

We’re going up against a rigged system and a lot of money.

Chip in to power this campaign. secure.actblue.com/donate/jt-so...

Donate to send James Talarico to the U.S. Senate!

James is running for Senate to take on billionaires and their puppet politicians.

secure.actblue.com

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Steven Rivas (he/him/his) @stevenforaustin.com · Sep 9

Y’all help lift up an unhoused Austinite raising money to attend an art show.

“It Takes a Village.” – @hillaryclinton.bsky.social

gofund.me/fbeb5f859

Donate to Help Robert get into the Pancakes and Booze Art Show, organized by Robert Grantham

Hi—I’m Robert. I make bold, lettered pieces where old-school scri… Robert Grantham needs your support for Help Robert get into the Pancakes and Booze Art Show

gofund.me

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Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar.com · Sep 3

For the sixth month in a row, U.S. manufacturing activity shrank in August.

One manufacturer said they’re just trying to survive.

Didn’t the President say his tariffs would bring those jobs back to America and boost manufacturing?

finance.yahoo.com/news/us-manu...

US manufacturing activity contracts for sixth straight month in August: 'It's survival'

Data released Tuesday showed the US manufacturing sector continues to bear the brunt of uncertainty around tariff policy in the US.

finance.yahoo.com

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Rep. Lloyd Doggett @doggett.house.gov · Sep 4

The Netanyahu government is rapidly leading Israel down a path of no return.

Its prioritization of endless war over the suffering of the hostages and Palestinians—and threats to annex the West Bank and destroy a Palestinian state—all lead to an Israel isolated from the allies it needs to survive.

Far-Right Israeli Minister Calls for West Bank to Be Annexed

www.nytimes.com

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Congressman Greg Casar @repcasar.bsky.social · Sep 3

You can understand the problem in America right now with just two numbers. Yesterday we learned Trump has made $5 billion for himself while kicking 17 million Americans off health care.

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Texas AFL-CIO @texasaflcio.org · Sep 2

NEW: Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2026 Ruth Ellinger Leadership Academy!

We’re building the next generation of Texas labor leaders! If you’re a union member ready to grow your leadership skills, this is your chance. Apply today!

Training & Leadership Development

The Training and Leadership Development department plays a key role in the Texas AFL-CIO's investment in building and shaping a bigger, broader, and rising labor movement in the state of Texas!

texasaflcio.org

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Aug 31

Why do you appreciate unions?

I’ll start:

Weekends off
Paid vacations
Work breaks
Sick leave
Paid holidays
No child labor
Safer working conditions
Health care and retirement benefits

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AFT @aft.org · Aug 30

💪✊ #WorkersDeserve #LaborDay

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DCCC @electdemocrats.bsky.social · Aug 30

Republicans want to gut Medicaid.

Democrats want to protect your care.

The choice couldn’t be clearer.

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M. Kabir @mkabir.bsky.social · Aug 30

“Blind obedience to authority is the greatest enemy of truth.”

— Albert Einstein (1879–1955)

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Steven Rivas (he/him/his) @stevenforaustin.com · Aug 28

Sean and I fought alongside community advocates to advance HIV/STI & Mpox funding. Prop Q is how we keep that progress going — and how we keep Austin healthy, safe & strong! Kickoff is tomorrow (Friday, August 8th) at 9 a.m.

Steven Rivas (he/him/his) @stevenforaustin.com · Aug 28

Big shout-out to @udemstx.com Democrats for hosting an amazing internship fair + first fall meeting last night! 🤘🏽❤️🤍💙

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Rep. Lloyd Doggett @doggett.house.gov · Aug 26

Let’s call this for what it is: The DOJ's decision to reject decades of federal support for Hispanic-serving colleges is rooted in racism.

Hispanics are the largest growing demographic in Texas. Our HSI's lift students up, including many in Austin. But Trump is fixated on putting students down.

Justice Department declines to defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutional | CNN Politics

The Trump administration said Friday it will not defend a decades-old grant program for colleges with large numbers of Hispanic students that is being challenged in court, declaring the government bel...

www.cnn.com

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · Aug 26

An @afm-union.bsky.social and @sagaftra.org gal.

An NFLPA guy.

We love a union love story. Congrats Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce!

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Greg Casar @gregcasar.bsky.social · Aug 26

Representing the people of Austin has been the honor of a lifetime.

Yesterday I launched my campaign to continue serving our city.

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Steven Rivas (he/him/his) @stevenforaustin.com · Aug 25

Sid is a 🤡 I’ve served a sr. advisor on 9 Texas statewide races including Ag Commissioner for Hank Gilbert. Y’all follow @claytontuckertx.bsky.social, donate to him, and vote for him. Let’s give Sid “Jesus Shot” the boot in ‘26!

Texas Tribune @texastribune.org · Aug 25

Todd Smith was Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller’s longtime political consultant when he admitted to soliciting bribes for licenses the agency typically issues for $100.

Miller then put him on the payroll at $218,000 per year.

State Ag employees told police they were wary of Sid Miller’s political consultant. Now he’s the agency’s chief of staff.

Todd Smith was Miller’s longtime political consultant when he admitted to soliciting bribes for licenses the agency typically issues for $100. Miller then put him on the payroll at $218,000 per year.

www.texastribune.org

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Rep. Lloyd Doggett @doggett.house.gov · Aug 24

On Ukraine’s 34th Independence Day, we renew our commitment to stand firmly for freedom and democracy against ALL tyrants and dictators.

Joined allies to challenge Trump’s appeasement policy of weakness against Putin, who should be held accountable for murdering Ukrainians and kidnapping children.

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Pooja Sethi @poojaintexas.bsky.social · Aug 24

Happy Pride! After some tough weeks, it was nice to have some joy. Love is love. Period. 🌈

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