Author: Amber Delaune
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My Year as a First Time Precinct Chair
Just like there are newlyweds, there are newly minted precinct chairs. If you’ve never heard of a precinct chair, maybe you should consider becoming one. It’s an important role, but don’t sign up expecting to do nothing—we need active precinct chairs in every county in Texas. If you’re curious about what the position actually entails,…
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Why Pride Matters to Me: From Being Told I’d Never Amount to Anything to Building a Life I Love
Danny Drone shares his Pride of living as a gay couple in Southeast Texas.
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From Surviving to Thriving: Mel Spell Shares Perspective and Pride
Mel Spell shares her journey of self-discovery and acceptance as an LGBTQIA+ woman, emphasizing the transformative power of love and community. After enduring fear and shame, coming out at 40 brought support from loved ones and renewed purpose. She advocates for authenticity, hope, and acceptance, urging others to embrace their truth.
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A Quick Pride Month Confession
The author reflects on their bisexuality in relation to Pride Month 2026, stating that they kept this aspect of their identity hidden due to lack of understanding and acceptance. They emphasize the importance of transparency and authenticity, celebrate the progress of the LGBTQ+ community, and express a desire to share their experiences to help others…
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Texas Democrats are Heading to the Polls and Voting AGAINST the 17 Amendments Proposed by the Texas GOP—Here’s Why You Should Too
It’s early voting in Texas and Democrats are headed to the polls and voting against all 17 amendments. Here’s the why behind this movement.
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Why I’m Proud to Be a Democrat
I’m proud to be a Democrat because my political choices come from lived experience, not headlines. I believe government should make communities safer, fairer, and more humane—and I’ll explain why and how.
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We’ll Never Be at Peace in Our Country If We Can’t Look in the Mirror
When we push people outside our house, they just congregate at the door, bouncing their ideas off each other. The result? Echo chambers. Democracy breaks. Nothing gets done, nothing makes either party happy, and we all suffer.
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What is a Precinct Chair and—Why Do We Need You to Be One?
Precinct chairs are the bridge between everyday Texans and the Democratic Party, and in a county like ours, just one person stepping up in each precinct could nearly double our turnout.
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The Danger of a One-Party System
Democracy isn’t supposed to be about one party holding all the cards. When gerrymandering, voter suppression, and unchecked power silence dissent, we edge closer to a one-party system—and that’s dangerous for everyone. This isn’t overreaction. It’s a warning: democracy only survives if we use it.
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This November’s Quiet Election Could Shape Texas for Decades
This November, Texans will vote on 17 proposed constitutional amendments in an election most skip. Low turnout means just a fraction of voters will decide big changes. Here’s what’s on the ballot, why it matters, and how your vote can shape Texas for decades.
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