TLCQ 2013: Adriana Tamez

In the Thirteenth installment of the 2013 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Adriana Tamez , candidate for Houston Community College Board of Trustees, District 3.

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TLCQ 2013: Ellen Cohen

In the Twelfth installment of the 2013 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Hon. Ellen Cohen, incumbent Houston City Council Member for District C. She is running for reelection.

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Texoblogosphere: week of September 30th

The Texas Progressive Alliance is ready to stand with Wendy as it brings you this week's roundup.

Off the Kuff is glad to see more people questioning the purpose of Rick Perry's job-stealing trips, which do little more than spend tax dollars promoting Rick Perry.

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TLCQ 2013: Robert Glaser

In the Eleventh installment of the 2013 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Robert Glaser, candidate for the Houston Community College Board of Trustees, District 5.

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Shutdown? Blame the GOP

As many readers know, Texas Leftist is in the midst of a very interesting interview process. I have submitted Candidate Questionnaires (on here as the TLCQ) to candidates on Houston's November ballot. Thankfully, the process is going well, and I must say it's quite fascinating to read the myriad of answers given … Continue Reading ››

Health Reform Facts Made Simple

Though the Affordable Care Act has been the law for over 3 years, there's still plenty of political wrangling going on. But the truth is, many people still don't understand exactly what "Obamacare" is, why we need it, and how it is transforming the American healthcare system. This 2010 video from the … Continue Reading ››