Shea Jordan Smith
@sheajordansmith.bsky.social
Political loudspeaker | Previously GMMB, US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Councilman Larry V. Green + more | Public thoughts, personal opinions | Here because the South African gentrified the bird app linktr.ee/shea_jordan
Houston Mayor John Whitmire just said out loud what we’ve known for months… that the City of Houston is cooperating with ICE.
After months of denial, he finally admitted it, and he did it proudly. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
After months of denial, he finally admitted it, and he did it proudly. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
Mayor John Whitmire acknowledges Houston is cooperating with ICE
"I'm not going to say that we're not cooperating with ICE, because that's frankly not true," Whitmire said.
www.houstonchronicle.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Houston Mayor John Whitmire just said out loud what we’ve known for months… that the City of Houston is cooperating with ICE.
After months of denial, he finally admitted it, and he did it proudly. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
After months of denial, he finally admitted it, and he did it proudly. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
Any “agreement” that ends with Democrats getting a pinky promise while Americans drown in medical debt is a mistake.
People are suffering because Republicans refuse to rein in healthcare costs—and anything short of fixing that is political malpractice.
People are suffering because Republicans refuse to rein in healthcare costs—and anything short of fixing that is political malpractice.
November 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Any “agreement” that ends with Democrats getting a pinky promise while Americans drown in medical debt is a mistake.
People are suffering because Republicans refuse to rein in healthcare costs—and anything short of fixing that is political malpractice.
People are suffering because Republicans refuse to rein in healthcare costs—and anything short of fixing that is political malpractice.
Someone tell Wil Anderson Jr. that I sign NDAs and delete tweets.
November 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Someone tell Wil Anderson Jr. that I sign NDAs and delete tweets.
Colin Allred saw that internal poll showing Talarico surging… and was so shook that he decided to release this random ass story on a Saturday afternoon.
Sad! Desperate!
Sad! Desperate!
James Talarico, a Texas Democrat running for U.S. Senate who has put his faith at the forefront of his campaign, follows several adult film performers, escorts and OnlyFans models on Instagram, according to an Axios review.
Faith-forward Texas Senate candidate follows porn actors, escorts online
James Talarico has become a sensation in Texas politics by talking about how his Christianity is the basis for his progressive politics.
www.axios.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Colin Allred saw that internal poll showing Talarico surging… and was so shook that he decided to release this random ass story on a Saturday afternoon.
Sad! Desperate!
Sad! Desperate!
The President of the United States went to the Supreme Court to fight for the right to starve people.
Children. Seniors. Disabled individuals.
Children. Seniors. Disabled individuals.
November 8, 2025 at 3:21 AM
The President of the United States went to the Supreme Court to fight for the right to starve people.
Children. Seniors. Disabled individuals.
Children. Seniors. Disabled individuals.
The Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce 28th Annual Pinnacle Awards, celebrating 90 years of legacy and spotlighting the trailblazers shaping Houston’s business and advocacy landscape.
November 8, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce 28th Annual Pinnacle Awards, celebrating 90 years of legacy and spotlighting the trailblazers shaping Houston’s business and advocacy landscape.
We’re standing in a moment where our collective power is stronger than it’s ever been—even if it doesn’t always feel that way.
This is the time to shift our mindset, from seeing ourselves as the minority to recognizing we are the emerging and continuing majority.
This is the time to shift our mindset, from seeing ourselves as the minority to recognizing we are the emerging and continuing majority.
November 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
We’re standing in a moment where our collective power is stronger than it’s ever been—even if it doesn’t always feel that way.
This is the time to shift our mindset, from seeing ourselves as the minority to recognizing we are the emerging and continuing majority.
This is the time to shift our mindset, from seeing ourselves as the minority to recognizing we are the emerging and continuing majority.
Did any of them… win? 🤭
Trump forgot to do his usual post after elections about how many of his endorsed candidates won.
November 6, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Did any of them… win? 🤭
November 6, 2025 at 11:23 PM
This shit is ugly as hell… I will offer my services and personally come scrape it off of the walls in 2029
November 6, 2025 at 11:22 PM
This shit is ugly as hell… I will offer my services and personally come scrape it off of the walls in 2029
Now that the general election is behind us, why the hell are y’all telling Al Green to run in the 2026 primary?
Weren’t y’all just saying that the 18th hasn’t had any representation since March?
Y’all can’t complain about a vacancy, then do the same thing that created the gap in the first place…
Weren’t y’all just saying that the 18th hasn’t had any representation since March?
Y’all can’t complain about a vacancy, then do the same thing that created the gap in the first place…
November 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Now that the general election is behind us, why the hell are y’all telling Al Green to run in the 2026 primary?
Weren’t y’all just saying that the 18th hasn’t had any representation since March?
Y’all can’t complain about a vacancy, then do the same thing that created the gap in the first place…
Weren’t y’all just saying that the 18th hasn’t had any representation since March?
Y’all can’t complain about a vacancy, then do the same thing that created the gap in the first place…
“Working every day to fix the streets” is hilarious when you’re the one who broke the plan in the first place.
Let’s not rewrite history here.
Let’s not rewrite history here.
November 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
“Working every day to fix the streets” is hilarious when you’re the one who broke the plan in the first place.
Let’s not rewrite history here.
Let’s not rewrite history here.
Why not… focus on it now?
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Why not… focus on it now?
I finally took the opportunity to respond to one of the (now former) candidates that felt so brazen and bold to address me online when substantive questions were posed concerning their lack of experience and inflated work history.
Hung out with Houston’s favorite Isiah last night breaking down Election Day results in Houston, Harris County, Texas, and beyond.
TX-18 came up… and let’s just say I finally responded to a certain (former) candidate who tried to get bold online.
The grace has expired.
2+2=4%… DUMBASS!!!
TX-18 came up… and let’s just say I finally responded to a certain (former) candidate who tried to get bold online.
The grace has expired.
2+2=4%… DUMBASS!!!
November 6, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I finally took the opportunity to respond to one of the (now former) candidates that felt so brazen and bold to address me online when substantive questions were posed concerning their lack of experience and inflated work history.
This pending reversal is proof that advocacy works. Local journalism works. Public pressure works. Things can change.
The community organized and refused to be quiet, now the Red Line is getting priority back—and riders are finally being treated with the respect they deserve.
The community organized and refused to be quiet, now the Red Line is getting priority back—and riders are finally being treated with the respect they deserve.
After weeks of delays and rider complaints, Metro restored signal priority to the popular Red Line light rail route in downtown Houston. bit.ly/4qLjCIC
November 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
This pending reversal is proof that advocacy works. Local journalism works. Public pressure works. Things can change.
The community organized and refused to be quiet, now the Red Line is getting priority back—and riders are finally being treated with the respect they deserve.
The community organized and refused to be quiet, now the Red Line is getting priority back—and riders are finally being treated with the respect they deserve.
Hung out with Houston’s favorite Isiah last night breaking down Election Day results in Houston, Harris County, Texas, and beyond.
TX-18 came up… and let’s just say I finally responded to a certain (former) candidate who tried to get bold online.
The grace has expired.
2+2=4%… DUMBASS!!!
TX-18 came up… and let’s just say I finally responded to a certain (former) candidate who tried to get bold online.
The grace has expired.
2+2=4%… DUMBASS!!!
November 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Hung out with Houston’s favorite Isiah last night breaking down Election Day results in Houston, Harris County, Texas, and beyond.
TX-18 came up… and let’s just say I finally responded to a certain (former) candidate who tried to get bold online.
The grace has expired.
2+2=4%… DUMBASS!!!
TX-18 came up… and let’s just say I finally responded to a certain (former) candidate who tried to get bold online.
The grace has expired.
2+2=4%… DUMBASS!!!
Hung out with Houston’s favorite “Isiah” tonight.
I wonder what we talked about…
I wonder what we talked about…
November 5, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Hung out with Houston’s favorite “Isiah” tonight.
I wonder what we talked about…
I wonder what we talked about…
Election Day isn’t the first day to vote—it’s your last chance!
Millions of Americans have already made their voices heard by voting early, you can too.
Polls across Texas are open from 7 AM to 7 PM.
As long as you’re in line by the cutoff time you can cast your ballot.
Millions of Americans have already made their voices heard by voting early, you can too.
Polls across Texas are open from 7 AM to 7 PM.
As long as you’re in line by the cutoff time you can cast your ballot.
November 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Election Day isn’t the first day to vote—it’s your last chance!
Millions of Americans have already made their voices heard by voting early, you can too.
Polls across Texas are open from 7 AM to 7 PM.
As long as you’re in line by the cutoff time you can cast your ballot.
Millions of Americans have already made their voices heard by voting early, you can too.
Polls across Texas are open from 7 AM to 7 PM.
As long as you’re in line by the cutoff time you can cast your ballot.
(I’m trying so hard not to comment on Al Green hard launching his 2026 campaign for the 18th on the eve of Election Day, because what the entire fuck)
November 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
(I’m trying so hard not to comment on Al Green hard launching his 2026 campaign for the 18th on the eve of Election Day, because what the entire fuck)
Donald Trump admitted he had no idea who he pardoned—and that he only did it because his sons told him to.
If Joe Biden said anything remotely close to that, cable news would run emergency coverage for a week.
If Joe Biden said anything remotely close to that, cable news would run emergency coverage for a week.
O'DONNELL: Why did you pardon Changpeng Zhao?
TRUMP: Are you ready? I don't know who he is
O'DONNELL: His crypto exchange Binance helped facilitate a $2b purchase of World Liberty Financial's stablecoin. And they you pardoned him.
TRUMP: Here's the thing -- I know nothing about it
TRUMP: Are you ready? I don't know who he is
O'DONNELL: His crypto exchange Binance helped facilitate a $2b purchase of World Liberty Financial's stablecoin. And they you pardoned him.
TRUMP: Here's the thing -- I know nothing about it
November 4, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Donald Trump admitted he had no idea who he pardoned—and that he only did it because his sons told him to.
If Joe Biden said anything remotely close to that, cable news would run emergency coverage for a week.
If Joe Biden said anything remotely close to that, cable news would run emergency coverage for a week.
Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for the month of November during the government shutdown. www.cbsnews.com/news/snap-fo...
Trump administration will use SNAP contingency fund to pay partial food stamp benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
www.cbsnews.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for the month of November during the government shutdown. www.cbsnews.com/news/snap-fo...
So the White House is openly confirming that CBS edited a Trump interview on 60 Minutes—the same network he once sued for editing an interview Kamala Harris, then settled with when it turned out they hadn’t done anything wrong.
To a settlement of $16 million.
To a settlement of $16 million.
November 3, 2025 at 3:05 AM
So the White House is openly confirming that CBS edited a Trump interview on 60 Minutes—the same network he once sued for editing an interview Kamala Harris, then settled with when it turned out they hadn’t done anything wrong.
To a settlement of $16 million.
To a settlement of $16 million.
Congratulations to the Greater Houston Black Chamber on 90 years of impact, legacy, and leadership… and to my friend Dr. Ashlei Atkins for breathing new life into the Pinnacle Awards, a moment honoring Black excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship that keep Houston moving forward.
November 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Congratulations to the Greater Houston Black Chamber on 90 years of impact, legacy, and leadership… and to my friend Dr. Ashlei Atkins for breathing new life into the Pinnacle Awards, a moment honoring Black excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship that keep Houston moving forward.
It’s wild how casually we say “42 million people are on SNAP” like that’s just a normal statistic.
That’s 12% of the entire country—in the richest nation on earth—relying on government help just to eat.
That shouldn’t be a data point we shrug off.
That’s a national emergency.
That’s 12% of the entire country—in the richest nation on earth—relying on government help just to eat.
That shouldn’t be a data point we shrug off.
That’s a national emergency.
November 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
It’s wild how casually we say “42 million people are on SNAP” like that’s just a normal statistic.
That’s 12% of the entire country—in the richest nation on earth—relying on government help just to eat.
That shouldn’t be a data point we shrug off.
That’s a national emergency.
That’s 12% of the entire country—in the richest nation on earth—relying on government help just to eat.
That shouldn’t be a data point we shrug off.
That’s a national emergency.
What stands out most in Obama’s speech at today’s Spanberger rally wasn’t just his charisma… it was his honesty.
He called out the GOP’s reliance on fear, and scapegoating to divide the country.
He reminds us that striving to form a more perfect union isn’t a distraction.
He called out the GOP’s reliance on fear, and scapegoating to divide the country.
He reminds us that striving to form a more perfect union isn’t a distraction.
November 1, 2025 at 10:03 PM
What stands out most in Obama’s speech at today’s Spanberger rally wasn’t just his charisma… it was his honesty.
He called out the GOP’s reliance on fear, and scapegoating to divide the country.
He reminds us that striving to form a more perfect union isn’t a distraction.
He called out the GOP’s reliance on fear, and scapegoating to divide the country.
He reminds us that striving to form a more perfect union isn’t a distraction.