Arizona SB1062 is Gone. What’s Next??

Don't get me wrong... I'm glad that Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has spared her state a bitter set of legal battles by vetoing a controversial bill aimed at codifying discrimination under the guise of freedom of religion. It was a terrible piece of legislation, and everyone from the Progressive community to business leaders … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of February 24th

The Texas Progressive Alliance thinks Ted Nugent is an appropriate spokesman for the modern Republican Party of Texas as it brings you this week's roundup.

Off the Kuff analyzes the turnout issue for Democrats in 2014.

WCNews at Eye on Williamson on the Round Rock members … Continue Reading ››

Texas Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional!!

Directly from the Houston Chronicle...

SAN ANTONIO - A federal judge in San Antonio on Wednesday declared Texas' ban on gay marriage unconstitutional. The Lone Star state's refusal to recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages is also unconstitutional, he ruled.

U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia, however, also issued a stay, … Continue Reading ››

Arkansas: ACA ‘Private Option’ Still In Jeopardy

In 2013 Arkansas lawmakers made a solemn promise to the state's people. They crafted a landmark compromise to cooperate with the Affordable Care Act, and bring life-saving healthcare options to hundreds of thousands of Arkansans. What resulted was Arkansas' Private Option... a deal that that uses ACA money originally meant to expand Medicaid, … Continue Reading ››

TexWatch 2014: Vote in the Democratic Primaries!

First things first, an explanation... Many readers may be wondering why Texas Leftist has been so mum on the 2014 Primary circuit. It's due to a combination of factors... Some personal, and some professional. I wanted to sit back and see how the Primaries play out before endorsing particular candidates. I'm still learning about the statewide … Continue Reading ››

Greg Abbott: The Trouble with Ted Nugent

As the old saying goes, 'You are the company you keep'.

The truth of the matter is that some of Attorney General Abbott's company has openly admitted to having "affairs with several underage girls". As Abbott knows by Texas law, those affairs would possibly qualify Ted Nugent as a rapist, a … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of February 17th

The Texas Progressive Alliance is always ready for voting to begin as it brings you this week's roundup.

Off the Kuff concluded his series of primary interviews with conversations featuring State Rep. Mary Gonzalez, and Ag Commissioner candidates Kinky Friedman and Hugh Fitzsimons.

Over two … Continue Reading ››