Monthly Archives: March 2014

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Transit Ridership: Is Houston Discovering the Bus?

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When most Houstonians leave the house to traverse the city, the overwhelming mode of transportation is by car. It shouldn't surprise anyone that most people in the Houston metropolitan area have never even taken public transit. If they have, it was probably in a limited capacity. Houston is the definition of a … Continue Reading ››
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TexWatch 2014: Past the Primaries Part 1

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The old saying goes like this...

Democrats fall in love. Republicans fall in line.

Once again, this political principle was on display this week's Primary election. Republicans, as expected, were out in much greater force than their Democrat counterparts, despite all of the hope and anticipation of positive developments … Continue Reading ››
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BREAKING: Arkansas ‘Private Option’ Is Safe!!

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Some very good news for the people of Arkansas, and other states that may follow in their footsteps...

The Arkansas State House of Representatives has finally approved funding for the 'Private Option' with a vote of 76 to 22. They passed the exact version of the State Senate's … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of March 3rd

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is delighted to see marriage equality take another big step forward as we bring you this week's roundup.

Off the Kuff examines the past performance of UT/Texas Trib polls in statewide Demorcatic primaries and finds it wanting.

As the Uber rideshare program (and … Continue Reading ››
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TexWatch 2014: DO NOT VOTE FOR KESHA ROGERS!!

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If you are late to the voting info, but plan to vote in the Texas Democratic Primaries tomorrow, here's some important news...

Please DO NOT VOTE FOR KESHA ROGERS!! She is a LaRouche Democrat that openly calls for the impeachment of President Obama. She's bad news for the Texas Democratic … Continue Reading ››