Today marks the 238th year that we celebrate the formation of the United States of America. We know the stories of triumph and tragedy that followed July 4th, 1776... It was by every measure a Great War which won this country it's Independence. But this country was not born on a battlefield. It was born … Continue Reading ››
After years of planning, a slew of phone calls, repeated trips to City Hall, organizer trainings, exhaustive blog posts and countless closed-door meetings with Council Members, citizens finally found a voice when the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance was passed on May 28th. The new law instituted an historic new level of protections for all Houstonians, and for many was a cause for celebration.
But today, … Continue Reading ››
Though the Houston area may be infamous for it's sprawling neighborhoods of suburban-style detached housing, that character, especially for the inner city, is changing rapidly. Here's more from Nancy Sarnoff of the Houston Chronicle...
Sales of townhouse and condominium properties in the Houston area grew faster than the single-family market during the first five months … Continue Reading ››
If you're a top ticket candidate for an election, it's pretty easy to grab the spotlight and make your voice heard on the issues. For that year, your nomination to run for the state's highest office gets a lot of focus from the press, and is typically accompanied a healthy dose of funding resources.
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Greg Abbott is against birth control, and he's not trying to hide it from anyone.
After yesterday's SCOTUS decision ruling that Hobby Lobby did not have to sponsor contraception healthcare for its employees, the Republican Gubernatorial candidate immediately rejoiced at the notion of a legal company gaining the right to discriminate against women on "religious … Continue Reading ››
