Monthly Archives: September 2014

Texas Politics

Greg Abbott LIED During Debate Over School Funding Lawsuits!

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If you can't tell the truth while everyone is watching, when can you?? Here's the shocking story from Progress Texas...
Greg Abbott’s lie about why he's defending $5.4 billion in Tea Party cuts for Texas school children is garnering scrutiny from Texas press, calling it "the most controversial exchange" of the entire debate. We previously … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

TLCQ 2014: Susan Criss

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In the Eighth installment of the 2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Susan Criss, former Galveston County District Judge and candidate for the Texas House of Representatives, District 23.  She is a Democrat. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Changing Texas’ TEA- Driven Politics

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In government, there is an inextricable, but also uncomfortable link between politics and policy.  Politics is something of a theatrical endeavor... a compelling story, a charismatic candidate, the right thing (or the wrong thing) said at the right moment that motivates voters in one direction or another.  It's an art form that in many ways … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Texas Politics

TLCQ 2014: Ron Reynolds

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In the Seventh installment of the 2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from State Representative Ron Reynolds, incumbent of the Texas House of Representatives, District 27.  He is a Democrat, running for reelection. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of September 22nd

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The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes it had as much vacation time as Congress does as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff highlights the wit and hateful wisdom of Dr. Steven Hotze, one of the leading blights of the anti-gay movement in Texas. Libby Shaw writing at Daily Kos believes there is … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

DPS Discrimination: Texan Refused License Over Marriage Certificate

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In the business of everyday life, it's sometimes easy for LGBT Texans to forget about the huge inequalities that they face due to state government.  If you haven't been fired because of your sexuality, you may not think it's a problem for others, or just not feel the need to act strongly on the issue. But … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

TLCQ 2014: Luis Lopez

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In the Sixth installment of the 2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Luis Lopez candidate for the Texas House of Representatives, District 132.  He is a Democrat. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all … Continue Reading ››