Daily Archives: August 30, 2014

Texas Politics

Greg Abbott’s ‘Debate And Switch’

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In early 2013, months before the HB2 filibuster, and before anyone was seriously contemplating the possibility of a strong Democratic ticket in Texas, I sat down with Lane Lewis, chair of the Harris County Democratic Party for an interview.  One of the things he said was regarding how to turn Texas blue...
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Texas Politics

Federal Judge Blocks Major Provision of Texas Anti-Abortion Law

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HUGE news from Texas yesterday, as the mega-controversial HB2, Texas' 2013 law which was set to close all but 7 comprehensive women's health facilities in the state, is given a major rebuke.  Here's the story from the Houston Chronicle...

AUSTIN – A federal judge struck down a key piece of Texas's … Continue Reading ››

Music Musings

Music Musings: The Ride of the Valkyries (Walkürenritt)

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Often cited as one of the most epic moments in all of music, there's nothing better to get the blood boiling than the Walkürenritt from Richard Wagner's Die Walkürie, the second opera from The Ring Cycle.  This scene open's the opera's third act, and takes listeners on an epic journey of sight and sound. Most will recognize … Continue Reading ››