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Husband to @coganindc l Public Policy Director: @awayhomeamerica l Co-Founder: @ElectBetter_ l Muay Thai l BJJ l MA Theology l Opinions are mine l

Hickory, NC
Joined July 2011
Don’t blink—religion just got real in public schools. A federal appeals court cleared Louisiana to move forward with Ten Commandments displays for now. Supporters cite tradition; critics warn of First Amendment risks. Elect better means knowing the rules.
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Election rules are shifting now. The SAVE Act cleared the House, Indiana is moving to cut early voting days, and state primaries are heating up. Access vs security is the fight. Your A Look Back—what matters more on Election Day? #Election2026
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Building the foundation for civic fluency. If this mission speaks to you, DM me to connect on where we’re headed.
#ElectBetter #CivicTech #AIforGood #DemocracyInAction #StartupLife
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Friday the 13th energy, but make it politics. 👀 Congress teed up a DHS funding showdown, the White House is bracing, and states like Georgia & Arizona are moving on elections and border security. Smart prep or escalation for 2026? #ALookBack #ElectBetter
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Same prayer breakfasts. Very different messages. Faith leaders clashed over immigration—some called for compassion, others for strict enforcement as a moral duty. Elect better means paying attention to how leaders use faith—and to what end. #CivicEngagement
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Voting is supposed to be private. But blind and print-disabled voters in Harris County say Texas’ mail-in ballot rules force them to rely on others—costing them privacy and independence. Access matters. #VotingRights #Accessibility
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A 500-page bill just dropped…what’s your first move? Vote below and tell us what’s the one thing that would make it easier to track?
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Quick gut check: this week looked quiet, but the power shifts were real. Shutdown paused, DHS fight ahead, courts reshaped, and SCOTUS just impacted 2026 maps. Is another shutdown worth DHS accountability? #ALookBack #Congress #SCOTUS
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Quick reality check: religion isn’t leaving politics—it’s getting louder. Faith leaders are organizing, running for office, and shaping policy across party lines. @ElectBetter_ means knowing how belief and power intersect where you live.
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Midterm primaries start March 3 in AR, NC, & TX—just one month away. Voting rules changed in 2025, and they affect your ballot. Know before you vote. Check the Election Legislation Digest: electbetter.us/bill-digest
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DC isn’t fully back to work 👀 Partial shutdown, DHS funding stuck, and ICE policy at the center of it all. Here’s your #ALookAhead #GovernmentShutdown #Congress #DHS #ICE #ImmigrationPolicy #PoliticsTok #NewsTok
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Quiet headlines. Loud power plays. Senate Dems blocked FY26 spending, shutdown clock hits midnight. Old DOJ ballot seizure questions resurface in GA. Is this about policy—or control before the next election? #ALookBack
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Quiet week in DC doesn’t mean nothing’s happening. Congress is in prep mode as the Jan 30 funding deadline nears, the White House rolls out trade & tech actions, and Virginia lawmakers push voting + reproductive rights amendments.
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AI data centers aren’t just tech projects—they’re reshaping local politics. ⚡🏘️ From water use to zoning fights, communities are pushing back. Elect better means watching how tech impacts your town. 🗳️ #ElectBetter #LocalPolitics
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So…this is one of those First Amendment meets state government moments. Texas AG Ken Paxton is suing DPS over a ban on religious ads in driver handbooks. The case raises real questions about free speech—and government limits. Elect better means knowing where the lines are.
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Hello X universe👋. We've been away developing a civic intelligence platform for American voters. Early access coming soon. Share your voice and shape what content we produce. What’s one civic topic you want to understand better right now? #ElectBetter #VotingRights
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You blinked and D.C. hit the panic button again. Shutdown deadline: Jan 30. House passed a 3-year ACA subsidy extension (vote: 230–196). WH is tone-setting. SCOTUS arguments restart next week. Are we dodging a shutdown or not? 👀Sound off!
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Before you vote in 2026, know this: AI is shaping elections—deepfakes, misleading ads, and more. It can help campaigns, but it can also trick voters. @ElectBetter_ means knowing how tech shapes your vote.
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If you care about kids in foster care, pay attention. A federal order now lets faith-based agencies using federal funds deny services based on religion. This isn’t partisan—it’s about who gets care and who gets excluded. @ElectBetter_
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