Neil Aquino
@neilaquino.bsky.social
Founder of Houston Democracy Project & an organizer of the John Cornyn Houston Office Protest. We must show up for ourselves. https://www.neilaquino.com/houston-democracy-project-blog
Cornyn Houston Office Protest, Week 461, tomorrow, 12/9, 5300 Memorial Dr., 11:30-1.(Don't park in any private lot.) Trump announces authoritarian national security strategy & locally Whitmire sides with authoritarians over freedom. We must show up for all to see. Voting will not be enough. #Houston
December 9, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Cornyn Houston Office Protest, Week 461, tomorrow, 12/9, 5300 Memorial Dr., 11:30-1.(Don't park in any private lot.) Trump announces authoritarian national security strategy & locally Whitmire sides with authoritarians over freedom. We must show up for all to see. Voting will not be enough. #Houston
My top skills are:
1. Looking at things.
2. Thinking about things.
3. Hanging/Standing around.
4. Going from one place to another.
5. Repeatedly showing up.
6. Saying much the same thing over and over.
1. Looking at things.
2. Thinking about things.
3. Hanging/Standing around.
4. Going from one place to another.
5. Repeatedly showing up.
6. Saying much the same thing over and over.
December 7, 2025 at 5:36 AM
My top skills are:
1. Looking at things.
2. Thinking about things.
3. Hanging/Standing around.
4. Going from one place to another.
5. Repeatedly showing up.
6. Saying much the same thing over and over.
1. Looking at things.
2. Thinking about things.
3. Hanging/Standing around.
4. Going from one place to another.
5. Repeatedly showing up.
6. Saying much the same thing over and over.
Reposted by Neil Aquino
My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
December 6, 2025 at 2:41 AM
My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
Houston Democracy Project Blog says both the police union & Mayor Whitmire have unhelpful input on how Houstonians should voice opposition to ICE & HPD’s cooperation with ICE. #Houston
Whitmire Says "Let Us Ask The Questions" 3 Weeks After Police Union Boss Tells Us How To Speak-We Will Advocate For Our Rights
It's not enough for Mayor Whitmire and his buddies to tell us what words we can use when talking about ICE, the very act of asking questions is apparently a problem as well. At Houston City...
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December 5, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Houston Democracy Project Blog says both the police union & Mayor Whitmire have unhelpful input on how Houstonians should voice opposition to ICE & HPD’s cooperation with ICE. #Houston
I voted for Alejandra Salinas for Houston City Council. I'm taking at face value her acknowledgment fight for democracy may extend beyond legislative chamber & courtroom, on Council she'll be strong in opposing ICE in Hou. & will show independence from Whitmire when necessary. #Houston
December 3, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I voted for Alejandra Salinas for Houston City Council. I'm taking at face value her acknowledgment fight for democracy may extend beyond legislative chamber & courtroom, on Council she'll be strong in opposing ICE in Hou. & will show independence from Whitmire when necessary. #Houston
Houston Democracy Project Blog says primary candidates are like Halloween pop up stores. They extract resources & come and go. You can’t get refund if ripped off because operation has folded. We are the main act. We must make certain we have resources. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...
Like Pop Up Stores, Primary Candidates Extract Resources & Come And Go-We Are The Main Act
I don't comment often on or think about very much who should run in what Democratic primary. Nobody is getting in or staying out of a race off what I'm saying. Who knows what motives everyone...
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December 3, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Houston Democracy Project Blog says primary candidates are like Halloween pop up stores. They extract resources & come and go. You can’t get refund if ripped off because operation has folded. We are the main act. We must make certain we have resources. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...
Shooting of National Guard in Washington already being used to attack rights. The shooting is wrong, but just like how C. Kirk was used, we must stay course. Trump looking for any reason to deploy to cities & take freedom. Don’t give inch. They have whole structure always ready to go to take rights.
November 26, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Shooting of National Guard in Washington already being used to attack rights. The shooting is wrong, but just like how C. Kirk was used, we must stay course. Trump looking for any reason to deploy to cities & take freedom. Don’t give inch. They have whole structure always ready to go to take rights.
John Cornyn Houston Office Protest, Week 459, tomorrow, 11/25, 5300 Memorial Dr., 11:30-1. (Don't park in any private lot.) Trump calls for arrest and execution of electeds & Mayor Whitmire takes side of authoritarians. We must show up & be seen no matter lawlessness & aggression of right. #Houston
November 24, 2025 at 10:19 PM
John Cornyn Houston Office Protest, Week 459, tomorrow, 11/25, 5300 Memorial Dr., 11:30-1. (Don't park in any private lot.) Trump calls for arrest and execution of electeds & Mayor Whitmire takes side of authoritarians. We must show up & be seen no matter lawlessness & aggression of right. #Houston
Reposted by Neil Aquino
Local police officers and sheriffs in Mobile, Alabama, are abducting a man from the waiting room of a car dealership mechanic shop on behalf of ICE/DHS. During the kidnapping, he is administered an unidentified sedative.
November 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Local police officers and sheriffs in Mobile, Alabama, are abducting a man from the waiting room of a car dealership mechanic shop on behalf of ICE/DHS. During the kidnapping, he is administered an unidentified sedative.
Reminder Whitmire & head of police “union” said last week at Council using word “fight” in opposing ICE, could be seen encouraging violence, but Trump can say elected Dem should be executed & six Council Republicans & right wing police union not asked to speak up. www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...
Police Union President Offers Input On How Houstonians & Electeds Should Oppose Ice
There was discussion at Houston City Council today, 11/12, regarding HPD cooperation with ICE. During the discussion, Democratic District I Councilmember Joaquin Martinez and Mayor Whitmire...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Reminder Whitmire & head of police “union” said last week at Council using word “fight” in opposing ICE, could be seen encouraging violence, but Trump can say elected Dem should be executed & six Council Republicans & right wing police union not asked to speak up. www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...
Voting is not going to be enough.
November 20, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Voting is not going to be enough.
Houston Democracy Project Blog says everyday Houstonians are step-by-step rising to meet challenges of the difficult days ahead. This was clear at yesterday’s City Council session about HPD/ICE. So many spoke so effectively. The work ahead is ours. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...
Houstonians Are Gaining Confidence & Organizing Themselves For Challenging Days Ahead
"Something I noticed when I spoke at city hall yesterday is that my voice was not the only little shaky voice. Many other neighbors in Houston are also working really hard to be brave for you."...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Houston Democracy Project Blog says everyday Houstonians are step-by-step rising to meet challenges of the difficult days ahead. This was clear at yesterday’s City Council session about HPD/ICE. So many spoke so effectively. The work ahead is ours. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...
Reposted by Neil Aquino
“A portion of the FBI’s New Orleans field office has been designated as a command post, while a naval base five miles south of the city will store vehicles, equipment and thousands of pounds of ‘less lethal’ munitions.”
Our cities are becoming training grounds for the Trump regime’s paramilitary.
Our cities are becoming training grounds for the Trump regime’s paramilitary.
DHS plans to deploy 250 border agents to Louisiana in major immigration sweep, AP sources say
Federal agents are set to conduct a major immigration crackdown called “Swamp Sweep” in New Orleans in the coming weeks.
apnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:34 AM
“A portion of the FBI’s New Orleans field office has been designated as a command post, while a naval base five miles south of the city will store vehicles, equipment and thousands of pounds of ‘less lethal’ munitions.”
Our cities are becoming training grounds for the Trump regime’s paramilitary.
Our cities are becoming training grounds for the Trump regime’s paramilitary.
Good to be enthused about candidates & support them. But keep enough resources of all kinds to advocate for self & others in challenging days ahead. Most campaigns extract more than return. When we form relationships & alliances amongst ourselves, expands ability to fight back & gives us strength.
November 18, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Good to be enthused about candidates & support them. But keep enough resources of all kinds to advocate for self & others in challenging days ahead. Most campaigns extract more than return. When we form relationships & alliances amongst ourselves, expands ability to fight back & gives us strength.
Houston Democracy Project Blog says with jail For Washington Ave. bar owner, citations for homeless under Civility Ordinance & jail for Pride Crosswalk protestors, Whitmire uses law to punish opponents & obstacles. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...
Jail For Washington Ave. Bar Owner, Citations From Civility Ordinance, Jail For Crosswalk Protestors-Whitmire Uses Law To Punish Opponents & Obstacles
I don’t like most all the bars along Washington Ave. Few are any place a young midwestern punk rocker would go in the 1980’s. ( Pearl is someplace I would have gone.) (Above is...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Houston Democracy Project Blog says with jail For Washington Ave. bar owner, citations for homeless under Civility Ordinance & jail for Pride Crosswalk protestors, Whitmire uses law to punish opponents & obstacles. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...
Houston Democracy Project Blog says many Houstonians planning to speak at 5:30 PM, Tuesday, 11/18 City Council Public Comment session about ICE & HPD working with ICE. Here is information on how to take part & interact with Council at any time. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...
Big Effort To Get Houstonians To Speak At Council About ICE on 11/18-Take Part As Works For You
As you see above, there is a drive to get people to come to the monthly evening public comment session of Houston City Council this upcoming Tuesday, 11/18. The topic is City of Houston...
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November 16, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Houston Democracy Project Blog says many Houstonians planning to speak at 5:30 PM, Tuesday, 11/18 City Council Public Comment session about ICE & HPD working with ICE. Here is information on how to take part & interact with Council at any time. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...
The Houston Democracy Project Blog reports that I attended a LULAC press conference about ICE in Houston. I sais we must come togetheracross all communities in Houston. We can hang together or hang separately. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...
We Must Come Together Across Communities-LULAC 4967 ICE Press Conference
Today, 11/13, I took part in a press conference held by Greater Houston LULAC Council 4967 . This is part of my work on the Houston Democracy Project. The subject of the press conference was the...
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November 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The Houston Democracy Project Blog reports that I attended a LULAC press conference about ICE in Houston. I sais we must come togetheracross all communities in Houston. We can hang together or hang separately. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...
I’ll be on Egberto Willies' Politics Done Right tomorrow morning, 11/13, from 6-7 for the Houston Democracy Project weekly hour. We’ll talk about local stuff. You can listen on KPFT 90. 1 FM radio, stream from KPFT or on Egberto’s YouTube. @egbertowillies.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I’ll be on Egberto Willies' Politics Done Right tomorrow morning, 11/13, from 6-7 for the Houston Democracy Project weekly hour. We’ll talk about local stuff. You can listen on KPFT 90. 1 FM radio, stream from KPFT or on Egberto’s YouTube. @egbertowillies.com
The Houston Democracy Project Blog reports how the head of the Houston Police Officer’s Union had input for Houstonians & elected officials as well on how they should oppose ICE. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...
Police Union President Offers Input On How Houstonians & Electeds Should Oppose Ice
There was discussion at Houston City Council today, 11/12, regarding HPD cooperation with ICE. During the discussion, Democratic District I Councilmember Joaquin Martinez and Mayor Whitmire...
www.neilaquino.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The Houston Democracy Project Blog reports how the head of the Houston Police Officer’s Union had input for Houstonians & elected officials as well on how they should oppose ICE. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...
This is direct conflict to what Whitmire claimed his homeless plan would do & what he told Council last week when so-called Civility Ordinance expanded. Council had already read with own eyes Chronicle reporting recently saying this. Now KUHF says also. www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Data: Houston police ramp up citations of homeless people | Houston Public Media
Law enforcement officers in Houston are issuing more citations to homeless people for various sidewalk obstruction violations. The increase comes as the so-called civility ordinance expands.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:26 AM
This is direct conflict to what Whitmire claimed his homeless plan would do & what he told Council last week when so-called Civility Ordinance expanded. Council had already read with own eyes Chronicle reporting recently saying this. Now KUHF says also. www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
The John Cornyn Houston Office Protest disclosed its funding today. We must be able to respond to events on our own. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...
John Cornyn Houston Office Protest Discloses Financial History-We Must Be Able To Respond On Our Own
At today’s, 11/11, Week 457 of the John Cornyn Houston Office Protest, the man you see in the SUV in the first picture stopped and asked us some questions. He was polite and no trouble. We don’t...
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November 12, 2025 at 3:21 AM
The John Cornyn Houston Office Protest disclosed its funding today. We must be able to respond to events on our own. #Houston www.neilaquino.com/houston-demo...
I’d hoped all the electeds making sure they were pictured at the strike at the Hilton, would lead to aggressive push back to brutalization of Hispanic laboring class & others by ICE. So far that hope has largely been misplaced. Labor itself could also call on Whitmire to push back on ICE. #Houston
November 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I’d hoped all the electeds making sure they were pictured at the strike at the Hilton, would lead to aggressive push back to brutalization of Hispanic laboring class & others by ICE. So far that hope has largely been misplaced. Labor itself could also call on Whitmire to push back on ICE. #Houston