The thoughts and prayers of the Texas Progressive Alliance are with the families and friends of the Houston Fire Department as we bring you this week’s roundup.
Off the Kuff discusses why the special session won’t wrap up as quickly as first thought.
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Monthly Archives: June 2013
Music Musings- Vetrate di Chiesa by Ottorino Respighi
I wanted to start something new for the blog... A discussion and promotion of music that I enjoy. And it doesn't always have to have a direct political connection.
But the first in the series kinda does? I'll let you be the judge of that.
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The Drug War: Another Excuse For Racial Profiling
As an African-American male that grew up in the Deep South, I was taught at an early age to steer clear of the police. I never recall my family members happily greeting officers at a coffee shop, or stopping to ask them for directions. If you asked most people in my community what the first … Continue Reading ››
Free Press Equality Fest: Macklemore and Annise Parker
Perhaps Texas progressives and supporters LGBT equality are approaching our goals from the wrong angle. Maybe what we need is a little less pounding pavement and a little more poppin' tags.
Take the spectacular events at this weekend's Free Press Summer Fest in Houston. The two day event (which has … Continue Reading ››
Take the spectacular events at this weekend's Free Press Summer Fest in Houston. The two day event (which has … Continue Reading ››
Houston’s Strong Economy: Why It’s more than just Hype
Houston seems to be a favorite subject of national media these days. But perhaps it's good hear about the Houston economy from those that are actually living it day to day. Here are six reasons I think Houston's economy is working so well...
1) Houston didn't have much of … Continue Reading ››
1) Houston didn't have much of … Continue Reading ››