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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

7 days

Putting this into the Universe…. 🙏🏾💙

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

2 years

This Indian- American family is all in for @BetoORourke ! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

5 months

I am sad for our Texas public schools after last night. Every parent in Texas should be voting for anti-voucher/ pro pub ed candidates in November. Period. #txlege

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

2 years

Bringing friends out to their first political event and they are now @BetoORourke supporters! Friends helping friends vote. 💙 #letsdothis

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 years

Don’t tell me democrats cannot win a statewide race in Texas. Tell me instead when you are going to call five friends to remind them to register to vote. #2022 #letsdothis #txlege

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

17 days

President @JoeBiden came to Austin today. Thank you sir, for your service. You are a real one. 💙🙏🏾

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 months

@notcapnamerica Yeah, as an Indian, Vivek Ramaswamy is straight embarrassing.

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

8 months

Thrilled to be the uncontested candidate for Travis County Democratic Chair! 🎉 Thanks to all for your support. Now, let's unite, engage, and win big in 2024!

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

9 months

Big news! I’m running for Chair of the Travis County Democratic Party. It's a heartwarming feeling to have the backing of so many. Stay tuned for a list of supporters who believe in our cause. I'm excited about what we can do together. Here's to a future full of possibilities!🌟

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 years

Watching them working to erase the history of people who look like me, right in front of me, is just hard. #TXlege #criticalracetheory

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 years

I am honored to be starting as the Chief of Staff for @VikkiGoodwinTX ! She is passionate in her advocacy for her constituents, and as her constituent and her new staffer, I am excited to be able to support the district.

Rep. Vikki Goodwin

@VikkiGoodwinTX

3 years

Announcing staff changes... Susan & Madeline are leaving, Pooja Sethi is coming on board as my Chief of Staff. I will miss Susan who moved to Galveston and Madeline who is off to UT Law School. Pooja Sethi has advocated and spoken out for others throughout her career.

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

2 months

Heading home from Convention here is my takeaway: it was fun to go and see so many people I know. However, my most interesting conversations came from my uber drivers. People care more about real issues than party politics. So, while the convention was amazing, I will now be

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 years

When you try to use the Bible to support your anti-transgender arguments, do you even acknowledge that there are Trans kids from other faiths? Or that maybe bills should not get passed based on religious belief? #TXlege

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

2 years

According to the new zillow estimate, we could not afford to purchase our house today. To be clear, we only bought this house nine months ago. This is NOT keeping Austin affordable. #keepaustinaffordable

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

7 months

President Biden rolled out a plan to tackle the asylum backlog, including bringing in 375 judges and 1,600 asylum officers at the southwest border. It's a legit step towards making the system work better for everyone. Now, if only the GOP could put aside the drama and pitch in

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 years

Memorable first day as a staffer at the #TXLege ! Could not think of a better place to be. Proud to be in the office of Rep. @VikkiGoodwinTX , who will do what it takes to stand up for the rights of ALL Texans!

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

7 months

Let’s do this!

Travis County Democratic Party

@TCDP

7 months

It’s official! Our Executive Committee has just elected @PoojaInTexas as Chair of the Travis County Democratic Party! Pooja takes office immediately, and we are so excited for her vision and leadership!

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 years

I’m a mom. My child is not eligible for the vaccine yet and is starting school soon. Without a mask mandate in schools, this brings a great deal of anxiety to us mothers of small children. #TXlege

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

4 months

Vote in every election! If you don’t believe me, listen to @BradleyWhitford ! #westwing

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

9 months

Happy Saturday! I wanted to share my gratitude for our leaders who have placed their trust in my candidacy for @TCDP Chair. This is just the first group of endorsements, with more unity and support on the horizon. Together, we're building a strong and inclusive future.

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 years

In 2012, we got priced out of our ATX neighborhood because of a growing child & had to move. We are facing this again as we need to accomodate an elderly family member. How many times do need to get priced out of our areas before we have to leave this city altogether? #ATXCouncil

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 years

Let’s do this!

Beto O'Rourke

@BetoORourke

3 years

I’m running for governor. Together, we can push past the small and divisive politics that we see in Texas today — and get back to the big, bold vision that used to define Texas. A Texas big enough for all of us. Join us:

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

2 years

Do you know what makes a political candidate more viable..? Supporting them. #Election2022

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 years

This blanket and pillow in the office are starting to make a lot more sense to me now. 😴 #TXlege #redistricting

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 years

Thank you for fighting for us. RIP.

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 months

@PopBase Easy to say when you have 150 mil in the bank. Smh.

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 years

Line to get water and food at the Millenium Youth Complex tonight. Texans are hurting ya’ll. Thank you @NatashaD1atx for your leadership on this. #AustinTX #ATXCouncil

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

20 days

@scottbraddock The American Federation of Teachers convention was not a political rally. It is to celebrate our nation’s educators. She also met with the mayor and thanked first responders for their work during the hurricane. Sounds pretty important to me.

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 years

Since I am on a housing rant, I am realizing how we need more culturally thoughtful housing in the market. Many cultures, like mine, are needing multigenerational spaces. Our #ATXCouncil , Architects, and Developers need to recognize this. #Austin

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 months

“Joe Biden came closer in Texas, than Donald Trump came in Minnesota.” - Minn. Gov. Walz speaking the truth.

Tim Walz

@Tim_Walz

3 months

Donald Trump says he won Minnesota in 2020. He lost by over 200,000 votes. This isn’t just weird — it’s an affront to our democracy.

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

23 days

Oh, my mom and the Ft. Bend County Aunties are ALL IN!

Raj Parameswaran

@RajRajRajP

24 days

Based on the memes my mom is suddenly forwarding me, the Houston-area Indian auntie network is highly mobilized for the Kamala candidacy

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

2 months

I can now like my own tweets, and none of you will know. #winning

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

4 months

This move should alarm anyone dedicated to upholding democratic integrity. Actions that undermine voter rights threaten the very foundation of our democratic system. #txlege

Matt Stringer

@WestTxStringer

4 months

NEW: District Judge Dib Waldrip accepts a petition to remove @JosePGarza from office and appoints Bell County Attorney Jim Nichols as special prosecuting attorney to litigate Garza’s removal trial. The action is being brought under Texas’s ‘Rogue Prosecutor’ law.

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 months

Congrats to Jett Hanna, Dick Lavine, and Shenghao Daniel Wang on winning your TCAD race! And thank you to every precinct chair and volunteer who stepped up to get out the vote. We are truly the best blue village! @TCDP 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽.

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

7 months

@AndrewYang And has won repeatedly.

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

4 years

Friendly reminder that the Asian community has no representation in the our local city, county, or state leadership. Just something to think about as you start recruiting candidates for the 2022 elections. 🤷🏻‍♀️ #AAPI #ATXCouncil

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

2 months

Travis County STRONG at the #texasdemocrats convention. #TXDems2024

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 months

To everyone texting me about another Indian-American being a Party Chair, I can assure you, Abraham George and I are not the same. I fight for our kids; he fights his spouse’s lovers. (Yes, I said it.)

Texas GOP chair candidate tried to confront wife’s alleged lover with a loaded gun, police say

Abraham George is running to lead the state party with backing from current Chair Matt Rinaldi, who announced last week he will not seek reelection.

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

10 days

@BradleyWhitford @americansunited That’s our Rep. @jamestalarico ! He is amazing!

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 years

ALL IN for #BETO ! #BetoforGovernor #BetoBelieve

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 years

A little treat for our boss! Thank you for everything Rep. @VikkiGoodwinTX ! 🙌🏾 #happybossesday #TXLEGE

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 years

Working during this special makes me have immense appreciation for staffers who have been at this for years. Keeping the fight going through every bill… every amendment… every point of order… I have deep gratitude for my colleagues. #TXLege #SineDie

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 months

As a mom, I will say this: the one thing I want on mother’s day is to honor the right to choose our own path to motherhood. Whether you're a mom, hope to be one, or choose a different journey, may we always have the freedom to decide what's best for our own lives.

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

9 months

Speaking to the @UDems endorsement meeting tonight! We are fortunate to have so many wonderful Democratic candidates and electeds in Travis County.

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

15 days

Harris said "Put Texas on the board". LET’S GO!!!!

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 years

These new candidate filings are bringing me joy. So excited for you all! ❤️🙌🏾

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

6 months

I stumbled on a word in my political speech tonight. I corrected it, everyone chuckled, and we all moved on. Good thing I’m not older or people would have started tweeting that I have dementia. Just saying… maybe policy stances instead of personal attacks is the way to go…

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 years

Stop telling me who to vote for in 2022, and start telling me how you are going to get my family and my neighbors warm now. We are completely exhausted over here. #readtheroom #poweroutages

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@PoojaInTexas

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

6 months

Reminder to college voters: the GOP last #txlege session filed a bill to prohibit polling locations on college campuses throughout Texas. Your voice and your vote are POWERFUL. If it wasn't, they wouldn't try so hard to silence it. Polls are open today, go vote! 🗳️

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

1 month

I cannot wait for the debate between this guy and Vice President Harris.

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

24 days

Amazing work and thank you to all of the delegates who are a part of Travis County! Let’s go!!!! #Harris2024

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

6 months

Thank you, thank you! I had the best time tonight! But before I post any pictures, I want to thank the @TCDP Staff, especially @cynthiavanm , . @ktschmader , and EVERYONE for their extremely hard work tonight. Also, @McMahonShellie for being the BEST emcee! 💕💕💕

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

1 month

@KXAN_News So, the anniversary of the Civil Rights Act is not worth the cost, is what you all are saying?

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

4 years

It’s official—I’ll be on the ballot in November! I’m proud to be running to represent D10 on the #ATXCouncil . We are building a grassroots campaign to build a brighter future. With your support, we can work together to make our exceptional city even better. #runforsomething #ATX

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

4 years

Austin, Texas: I stand with black women. But, oh wait, not her because she does not have enough experience. And oh, not HER because she is only trying to make more money. But believe me, I stand with black women. 👀 #ATXCouncil #TXlege

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

2 years

@GregAbbott_TX @TexasFLCA Yeah. No thanks. This Indian- American would rather not.

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 years

As a mom, I don’t want your thoughts and prayers to keep my kid safe. I want policy. #txlege

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 years

Day #4 . Sending light & love. People who have family in India are losing friends, family, and loved ones in heartbreaking numbers. Please show us some grace. #PrayersForIndia #PrayfortheWorld #Covid19

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

4 years

Me to my husband: Can I practice a speech on you? My husband sighs. Me: I bet Kamala’s husband listens to all of her speeches. I love that I get to use this for the next two and a half months! 💙 #KamalaHarrisForVP

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

4 years

Everyone is looking for the next #StaceyAbrams of Texas to organize POC. Maybe instead of finding someone to do the work for you, just go actually make some BIPOC friends? 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

2 months

@ajainb @POTUS @nypost Thank you for sharing! The lies from the @nypost are sad.

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

5 months

Easter meets Trans Day of Visibility - a beautiful reminder that at the heart of our beliefs should be love and acceptance for all. 🌸🌼🌺

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

6 months

💥 My Save Democracy Action Plan for 2024: 👉🏽Step 1: Dominate the Democratic primaries. (Note: do NOT cross over into the Republican primaries—our slate boasts strong candidates who need your vote!)🙌🏾 👉🏽Step 2: Post-primaries, let's band together to beat Republicans in every

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 years

Our statement from the Austin's Asian American Quality of Life Initiative for the City of Austin Community Engagement Workgroup. We condemn the acts in #Georgia , and call on our city and community to stand up with our Asian American Pacific Islander communities. #StopAsianHate

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

5 months

The best part of being the @TCDP Chair means that I get to speak and uplift some of the best people in Travis County. How cool is that? 💕💙

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

5 months

I am so excited!

Texas Democrats

@texasdemocrats

5 months

Something exciting is coming soon! 🤠

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

4 years

Let’s do this! 🙌🏽 @runforsomething endorsed

James Talarico

@jamestalarico

4 years

Second term. Let’s go! #txlege

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

15 days

To be clear: Black women win political races. Indian women win political races. And a powerful Black and Indian woman is destined to win the top seat in this country. Stop trying to divide us. We are more united than ever. #KamalaHarris2024

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

20 days

#NewProfilePic

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

4 years

From the City website. Facts, ICYMI: “The City of Austin has now crossed the threshold of becoming a Majority-Minority city. Put another way, no ethnic or demographic group exists as a majority of the City’s population.” #Austin

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

4 years

Don’t just thank black women. Go to bed, wake up, and figure out a way to uplift them. #Georgia #StaceyAbrams

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

5 months

Democrats! The only way to respond to false narratives is by making your voice heard in EVERY election. Don't sit out, step up in today's March primaries. Polls are open from 7 AM to 7 PM. If you're in line by 7, stay in line to vote. Link for polling locations:

Sid Miller

@MillerForTexas

5 months

Trump won Georgia in 2020. Trump won Arizona in 2020. Biden is not the President and never was.

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

2 months

Heading to El Paso, better late than never! Ready to support @EmmaPickeringTX , @MAAlcala , and all of our Democrats up and down the ballot! Let’s go! #txdems24

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

8 months

I get there are real and fundamental issues that our parties do not agree on. However, at some point, we as a country need to all acknowledge as to how dangerous Trump is to our democracy.

CNN Breaking News

@cnnbrk

8 months

Colorado Supreme Court removes Trump from 2024 ballot in a stunning decision. The ruling will be placed on hold pending appeal until January 4.

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

2 months

This morning, the @TCDP proudly marched in the Juneteenth Parade, standing strong and united with our community.

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

5 months

This is why I will do everything I can to make sure Trump loses. Our children deserve to see a a leader who uplifts and embraces everyone, not tears people down.

Fiona "Fi" Webster 🌎#FBR #HarrisWalz2024🪷🦅🇺🇸

@fiona_webster22

5 months

DJT, no doubt threatened by President Biden’s well-received SOTU address, mocked his opponent’s lifelong stutter at a rally in Georgia on Saturday. “Wasn’t it—didn’t it bring us together?” Trump asked sarcastically. "I’m gonna bring the country tuh-tuh-tuh-together." He kept the

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 years

We only have a year to flip our statewide seats. I need someone to step up and run for Governor now. #txlege

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

2 years

Today is the 99th anniversary of the 1923 U.S. Supreme Court decision barring South Asians from becoming American citizens. #VotingRights #socialstudies #txlege

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 years

My sister has been working so hard to save our family members. Pray for India. Pray for our families. 😢

Sonali Sethi

@uniquesona

3 years

In the past three days I have never felt so helpless as a physician as we watch India go through its biggest calamity with #covid19 . We all have family members in #India that are being affected..

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

8 months

I drive my father-in-law to a voting location outside of our precinct, where there are limited steps from the parking lot to the front door. He has been voting in this country for over 50 years. Eliminating countywide voting would be detrimental to many.

Countywide voting could be eliminated in Travis County for the upcoming March primaries

The Republican and Democratic parties are in a stalemate over a potential contract for the March primaries. Traditionally, the two parties have been able work together and agree on issues like voting...

www.kut.org

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

5 months

Personal favor: At the @TCDP Convention tomorrow, I want to ask everyone to give a hug, high five, or words of appreciation to the staff and volunteers. They have been working immensely hard since I started two months ago, and we as Travis County Democrats should be proud of

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

4 years

I am proud to announce that Run For Something (RFS) endorsed me! I am honored to join a group of talented, progressive leaders. RFS endorses candidates the same way voters do--by supporting candidates with heart and hustle. I hope you’ll join me to build bridges in our community

Run for Something

@runforsomething

4 years

As an attorney, small business owner, and nonprofit founder fighting for survivors of abuse and assault and their children, @PoojaATX makes sure that no group of people are ignored. Today she is running for Austin City Council in Texas!

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

9 days

Literally his bio. Yeah, he is for sure far- left 🙄. How about he believes in some things, and not in others, like most of Americans. We are not in a cult. “A lifelong Midwesterner, Governor Walz grew up working on his family farm. He enlisted in the Army National Guard when

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

5 months

Travis County, gear up for a high-energy weekend! Friday's happy hour is where fun meets advocacy, setting the stage for Saturday's Travis County Democratic Convention—a day dedicated to powering our community's voice! 2024 isn't for resting; it's for standing united, pushing

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

3 years

Asians were murdered today. If you are not talking about it, ask yourself what could possibly be more important.

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

6 months

One of my favorite Dem groups! 💕

Austin Young Democrats

@AustinYoungDems

6 months

AYD Endorsements are in‼‼‼ Thank you to all the candidates who showed up to listen to our voices and young Austinites who made their voices heard. We are proud to support & endorse these candidates who are fighting for our voices and our values🌟 See you at the polls!🗳🗳🗳

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Pooja

@PoojaInTexas

6 months

5th time at UT since becoming Chair to speak about the importance of voting in every election. We need every Democrat to come out and make their voice heard. Polls for early voting are open today and tomorrow. Go vote! 🗳️. @UDems