Monthly Archives: August 2014

Equality, Houston, Houston Politics

HERO Opponents File Suit Against City of Houston

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Here's the story from Mike Morris of the Houston Chronicle...

Opponents of Houston's new non-discrimination ordinance sued Mayor Annise Parker late Tuesday after city officials rejected a petition the group had submitted hoping to force a repeal referendum in November.

Plaintiff and conservative activist Jared Woodfill said his group is … Continue Reading ››

Politics

Rep. Steve King Confronted by DREAMers, Caught on Tape

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Tough to even put this one into words, but here's the story from Talking Points Memo...
Things got dicey Monday night when two immigration activists confronted Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Rep. Steve King (R-IA) at a fundraiser in Okobiji, Iowa.
Erika Andiola and Cesar Vargas, both members of the … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of August 4th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance thinks Congress can stay in recess all the way till November as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff marveled at the warmed over banality of Greg Abbott's appellate brief in the same sex marriage lawsuit. John Coby at Bay Area Houston wonders "If a tree falls … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, Houston Politics

BREAKING: HERO Opponents FAIL At Recall Attempt

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It appears that the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance has survived an attempt to be forced onto the ballot.  According to City Secretary Anna Russell, opposing forces to the new law did not successfully attain the over 17,000 signatures needed to require a referendum.  According to Janice Evans in the Mayor's office (via Twitter), the city … Continue Reading ››
Music Musings

Music Musings: Jessie J + Ariana Grande + Nicki Minaj– BANG BANG

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In today's music industry, it's rare to find a talent like British singer-songwriter Jessie J. Her gifts lie in solid melodic composition, a wealth of pop music knowledge and versatility. She's a well-known presence throughout the music industry, having written Miley Cyrus chart-topper Party in the USA, and other hits for artists like Chris Brown. … Continue Reading ››
Politics

Congress: Gimme That Ol’ Time Division

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By now it shouldn't be a surprise to most Americans that the United States Congress has entered an unprecedented era of dysfunction and inaction.  Time and again, analysts have termed the 113th as the least productive Congress in history, and with a full month of August recess and precious few months in … Continue Reading ››