Roxanne Werner
@thisisroxanne.bsky.social
Communications & good government
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NPR asks judge to stop CPB from taking money for satellite system away from NPR
www.npr.org/2025/09/27/n...
www.npr.org/2025/09/27/n...
NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting clash as federal funding declines
NPR asked a federal judge to block CPB from awarding a $57.9 million grant to a new consortium of public media institutions to operate the satellite that connects the public radio system.
www.npr.org
September 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
NPR asks judge to stop CPB from taking money for satellite system away from NPR
www.npr.org/2025/09/27/n...
www.npr.org/2025/09/27/n...
Trump is holding funding for UCLA hostage unless they agree to demands that include declaring that trans people's identities are no longer recognized and giving the govt access to "all UCLA staff, employees, facilities, documents, and data related to the agreement"
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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Here are the details of Trump's $1.2-billion call to remake UCLA in a conservative image
The Times describes the details, for the first time, of the 28-page proposal the Trump administration has made to remake the UCLA campus.
www.yahoo.com
September 17, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Trump is holding funding for UCLA hostage unless they agree to demands that include declaring that trans people's identities are no longer recognized and giving the govt access to "all UCLA staff, employees, facilities, documents, and data related to the agreement"
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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Because of Greg Abbott, TX-18 will go nearly a year without a voice in Congress, during hurricane season, no less.
That means no one to fight for FEMA aid or basic services.
And now the GOP wants to redraw maps? We see the play and we will fight back.
That means no one to fight for FEMA aid or basic services.
And now the GOP wants to redraw maps? We see the play and we will fight back.
July 29, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Because of Greg Abbott, TX-18 will go nearly a year without a voice in Congress, during hurricane season, no less.
That means no one to fight for FEMA aid or basic services.
And now the GOP wants to redraw maps? We see the play and we will fight back.
That means no one to fight for FEMA aid or basic services.
And now the GOP wants to redraw maps? We see the play and we will fight back.
Reposted by Roxanne Werner
Today the people of Texas’s 18th Congressional District made clear: Enough is enough. Republican officials have targeted and attacked our communities nonstop. That ends now.
We will not allow Governor Abbott and President Trump steal our political power away.
We will not allow Governor Abbott and President Trump steal our political power away.
July 26, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Today the people of Texas’s 18th Congressional District made clear: Enough is enough. Republican officials have targeted and attacked our communities nonstop. That ends now.
We will not allow Governor Abbott and President Trump steal our political power away.
We will not allow Governor Abbott and President Trump steal our political power away.
Do you suddenly have some renewed *excitement* about momentum for progressive campaigns?? Did you know Monday is an important fundraising deadline for federal campaigns?
Let me give you think to donate to Christian Menefee, running for Congress in Texas - secure.actblue.com/donate/cdm_2...
Let me give you think to donate to Christian Menefee, running for Congress in Texas - secure.actblue.com/donate/cdm_2...
I just gave to Christian Menefee!
Show your support with a contribution.
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June 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Do you suddenly have some renewed *excitement* about momentum for progressive campaigns?? Did you know Monday is an important fundraising deadline for federal campaigns?
Let me give you think to donate to Christian Menefee, running for Congress in Texas - secure.actblue.com/donate/cdm_2...
Let me give you think to donate to Christian Menefee, running for Congress in Texas - secure.actblue.com/donate/cdm_2...
Reposted by Roxanne Werner
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday the United States will "aggressively" start revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields.
Welcome back to the McCarthy Era. www.reuters.com/world/us/rub...
Welcome back to the McCarthy Era. www.reuters.com/world/us/rub...
Rubio says US will start revoking visas for Chinese students
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday the United States will start revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields.
www.reuters.com
May 29, 2025 at 1:09 AM
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday the United States will "aggressively" start revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields.
Welcome back to the McCarthy Era. www.reuters.com/world/us/rub...
Welcome back to the McCarthy Era. www.reuters.com/world/us/rub...
Experts who study the nation's food supply say the safety of everything we eat — from milk and macaroni to meat and lettuce — is called into question because of massive cuts by the Trump administration
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www.npr.org/sections/sho...
How safe is the food supply after federal cutbacks? Experts are worried
As the Trump administration slashes the federal workforce, experts say cuts to the USDA, FDA and CDC have left the food supply vulnerable to outbreaks of foodborne illness.
www.npr.org
May 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Experts who study the nation's food supply say the safety of everything we eat — from milk and macaroni to meat and lettuce — is called into question because of massive cuts by the Trump administration
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
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U.S. Postal Service to cut 10,000 jobs, work with DOGE www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
U.S. Postal Service to cut 10,000 jobs, work with DOGE
The U.S. Postal Service will cut 10,000 employees and has agreed to work with the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
www.houstonchronicle.com
April 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
U.S. Postal Service to cut 10,000 jobs, work with DOGE www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
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"I'll sue him": Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee says he will take legal action if Gov. Greg Abbott does not call a special election for Sylvester Turner's vacant congressional seat.
www.chron.com/politics/art...
www.chron.com/politics/art...
'I'll sue him': Harris County attorney threatens to go after Gov. Abbott
On Monday, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee announced that he would sue Gov. Greg Abbott if he did not call a special election.
www.chron.com
March 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"I'll sue him": Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee says he will take legal action if Gov. Greg Abbott does not call a special election for Sylvester Turner's vacant congressional seat.
www.chron.com/politics/art...
www.chron.com/politics/art...
Reposted by Roxanne Werner
This is our fight, and I’m ready to lead it. I’m running for Congress in Texas’s 18th District to stand up to MAGA Republicans, corporate polluters, and the Trump-Musk administration.
Join our movement! ➡️ christianmenefee.com #TX18
Join our movement! ➡️ christianmenefee.com #TX18
March 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This is our fight, and I’m ready to lead it. I’m running for Congress in Texas’s 18th District to stand up to MAGA Republicans, corporate polluters, and the Trump-Musk administration.
Join our movement! ➡️ christianmenefee.com #TX18
Join our movement! ➡️ christianmenefee.com #TX18
A look at what the federal funding cuts really mean for the things we love, like parks and schools and libraries.
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February 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
A look at what the federal funding cuts really mean for the things we love, like parks and schools and libraries.
annehelen.substack.com/p/this-is-ho...
annehelen.substack.com/p/this-is-ho...
Houston is home to one of the largest medical centers in the nation. The Trump funding cuts would be devastating to important medical research - so we’re fighting back.
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Harris County joins legal fight against spending cuts to National Institutes of Health | Houston Public Media
Harris County is part of a coalition of local governments that signed on to an amicus brief filed this week in a federal court in Massachusetts, arguing NIH’s funding cuts are unjustified and would de...
www.houstonpublicmedia.org
February 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Houston is home to one of the largest medical centers in the nation. The Trump funding cuts would be devastating to important medical research - so we’re fighting back.
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
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Donald Trump is playing politics with cancer research.
The Texas Medical Center saves lives—I’m fighting to keep it that way.
Count me in.
The Texas Medical Center saves lives—I’m fighting to keep it that way.
Count me in.
February 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Donald Trump is playing politics with cancer research.
The Texas Medical Center saves lives—I’m fighting to keep it that way.
Count me in.
The Texas Medical Center saves lives—I’m fighting to keep it that way.
Count me in.
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Trump’s admin is working to clawback $20 BILLION in clean energy grants to cover billionaire tax cuts.
That’s billions stolen from our communities––killing jobs, raising energy bills, and stalling innovation.
They’d rather pad the rich than power our future.
www.reuters.com/business/env...
That’s billions stolen from our communities––killing jobs, raising energy bills, and stalling innovation.
They’d rather pad the rich than power our future.
www.reuters.com/business/env...
EPA chief seeks to claw back $20 billion in climate funding
The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking to end contracts agreed by the previous administration to distribute $20 billion in grants to fund clean energy and transportation projects in disadvantaged communities, he said on Thursday.
www.reuters.com
February 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Trump’s admin is working to clawback $20 BILLION in clean energy grants to cover billionaire tax cuts.
That’s billions stolen from our communities––killing jobs, raising energy bills, and stalling innovation.
They’d rather pad the rich than power our future.
www.reuters.com/business/env...
That’s billions stolen from our communities––killing jobs, raising energy bills, and stalling innovation.
They’d rather pad the rich than power our future.
www.reuters.com/business/env...
Because of Trump’s freeze, Houston may miss out on funding for new solar projects.
Federal funding freeze jeopardizes $400 million in Texas solar programs
The EPA has frozen more than $400 million in funding for Texas-based organizations to implement clean energy programs.
www.houstonchronicle.com
February 14, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Because of Trump’s freeze, Houston may miss out on funding for new solar projects.
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I watched eight hours (off an on) of #txlege debate on the school voucher bill and all I got was this lousy newsletter: open.substack.com/pub/bayoucit...
February 6, 2025 at 2:36 AM
I watched eight hours (off an on) of #txlege debate on the school voucher bill and all I got was this lousy newsletter: open.substack.com/pub/bayoucit...
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BREAKING: Trump is freezing trillions in federal funds approved by Congress, putting Harris County's essential services at risk.
As Harris County Attorney, I won't let this go unchecked.
My office is exploring legal options to protect our residents from his unlawful overreach.
As Harris County Attorney, I won't let this go unchecked.
My office is exploring legal options to protect our residents from his unlawful overreach.
January 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
BREAKING: Trump is freezing trillions in federal funds approved by Congress, putting Harris County's essential services at risk.
As Harris County Attorney, I won't let this go unchecked.
My office is exploring legal options to protect our residents from his unlawful overreach.
As Harris County Attorney, I won't let this go unchecked.
My office is exploring legal options to protect our residents from his unlawful overreach.
Reposted by Roxanne Werner
Just a couple of days into office, Trump dismantled federal programs that protected Black and Latino neighborhoods from illegal pollution.
These programs fought back against plants and refineries coming to our communities and leaving us with higher rates of cancer, asthma, and other health issues.
These programs fought back against plants and refineries coming to our communities and leaving us with higher rates of cancer, asthma, and other health issues.
January 25, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Just a couple of days into office, Trump dismantled federal programs that protected Black and Latino neighborhoods from illegal pollution.
These programs fought back against plants and refineries coming to our communities and leaving us with higher rates of cancer, asthma, and other health issues.
These programs fought back against plants and refineries coming to our communities and leaving us with higher rates of cancer, asthma, and other health issues.
The page for Project Equity, a 2021 initiative launched by the FDA's Oncology Center of Excellence to ensure that cancer drugs were evaluated for approval based on data from a diverse group of study participants, has gone dark.
From @npr.org - www.npr.org/sections/sho...
From @npr.org - www.npr.org/sections/sho...
The FDA pulls key DEI initiative for cancer studies from its website
A Food and Drug Administration project to promote diversity in clinical studies of cancer treatments was removed from the agency's website, as the Trump administration halts DEI initiatives.
www.npr.org
January 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The page for Project Equity, a 2021 initiative launched by the FDA's Oncology Center of Excellence to ensure that cancer drugs were evaluated for approval based on data from a diverse group of study participants, has gone dark.
From @npr.org - www.npr.org/sections/sho...
From @npr.org - www.npr.org/sections/sho...
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BREAKING: Trump just abolished the EPA's environmental justice team, firing staff tasked with protecting vulnerable communities.
As someone who works closely with the EPA, I'm appalled.
And as a father, I'm furious about what this means for our kids’ future.
Here's why ⤵️
As someone who works closely with the EPA, I'm appalled.
And as a father, I'm furious about what this means for our kids’ future.
Here's why ⤵️
January 22, 2025 at 10:13 PM
BREAKING: Trump just abolished the EPA's environmental justice team, firing staff tasked with protecting vulnerable communities.
As someone who works closely with the EPA, I'm appalled.
And as a father, I'm furious about what this means for our kids’ future.
Here's why ⤵️
As someone who works closely with the EPA, I'm appalled.
And as a father, I'm furious about what this means for our kids’ future.
Here's why ⤵️
HISD, Fort Bend, Katy and other districts are closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
www.khou.com/mobile/artic...
www.khou.com/mobile/artic...
List: Southeast Texas schools announce closures in anticipation of Arctic blast
Some schools in the Greater Houston area will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, as an arctic blast freezing precipitation and hazardous road conditions to Texas.
www.khou.com
January 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
HISD, Fort Bend, Katy and other districts are closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
www.khou.com/mobile/artic...
www.khou.com/mobile/artic...
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Might be a good time to point out a billionaire couple own and use more water than every home in LA combined
January 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Might be a good time to point out a billionaire couple own and use more water than every home in LA combined
Reposted by Roxanne Werner
The Palisades Fire burning outside of Los Angeles has now burned nearly 16,000 acres, according to the latest estimate by CalFire.
That’s an increase of 4,000 acres – or 34% -- in the past two hours. There is 0% containment.
More: www.npr.org/2025/01/08/n...
That’s an increase of 4,000 acres – or 34% -- in the past two hours. There is 0% containment.
More: www.npr.org/2025/01/08/n...
January 8, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The Palisades Fire burning outside of Los Angeles has now burned nearly 16,000 acres, according to the latest estimate by CalFire.
That’s an increase of 4,000 acres – or 34% -- in the past two hours. There is 0% containment.
More: www.npr.org/2025/01/08/n...
That’s an increase of 4,000 acres – or 34% -- in the past two hours. There is 0% containment.
More: www.npr.org/2025/01/08/n...
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The intersection of Bourbon and Canal Streets this morning. Those are Orleans Parish Coroner vans blocking the entrance to Bourbon.
January 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Reposted by Roxanne Werner
Dozens more were hurt when a pickup driver reportedly plowed into a crowd near the French Quarter early Wednesday during New Year's celebrations, authorities said. The suspect died after exchanging gunfire with law enforcement.
Coverage from our member station WWNO:
www.wwno.org/wwno/2025-01...
Coverage from our member station WWNO:
www.wwno.org/wwno/2025-01...
FBI investigating New Orleans mass casualty incident as potential terrorist act; suspect dead
The FBI said in a press release that the suspect died after exchanging gunfire with officers, and they are investigating the incident "as an act of terrorism."
www.wwno.org
January 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Dozens more were hurt when a pickup driver reportedly plowed into a crowd near the French Quarter early Wednesday during New Year's celebrations, authorities said. The suspect died after exchanging gunfire with law enforcement.
Coverage from our member station WWNO:
www.wwno.org/wwno/2025-01...
Coverage from our member station WWNO:
www.wwno.org/wwno/2025-01...