Monthly Archives: September 2014

Houston Politics

TLCQ 2014: John Whitmire

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In the Fifth installment of the 2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Senator John Whitmire, incumbent of the Texas State Senate, District 15.  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 done … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Van de Putte Answers Voters In Live Spanish Language Forum

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If Texans had any question about which candidate is willing to listen to them in the Lieutenant Governors' race, Democrat Leticia Van de Putte put those questions to rest last night. Here's more from Alexa Ura of the Texas Tribune...
During a Spanish-language town hall on Friday, state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, the Democratic … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

TLCQ 2014: Rita Lucido

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In the Fourth installment of the 2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Rita Lucido, candidate for the Texas State Senate, District 17.  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 is done out of fairness to all … Continue Reading ››
Houston

September 11th: 13 Years Changed

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Never had Arkadelphia, Arkansas seen a sky more blue, or a day more beautiful.  Crossing the serene campus of Henderson State University for an early morning music theory class, I nor any of my peers had even a clue of what was to happen that morning. After class, I visited with friends for just a … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texas Doesn’t Want Everyone To Vote

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With the approaching apex of election season, debates over voting rights and procedures are certain to become vigorous.  Last week on Houston Matters with Craig Cohen, I even managed to enter the fray with fellow panelists Russ Capper and Lisa Falkenberg over the issue.  Russ stated that he is clearly in favor of Voter … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

TLCQ 2014: Matthew Whittington

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In the Third installment of the 2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Matthew Whittington, candidate for the Texas State Senate, District 5.  He is a Libertarian. 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 ››
Politics, Texas Politics

The Daily Show Set to “Mess Around” in Austin

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Some exciting news for the Lone Star State, and (presumably) for state politics.  Just as early voting commences in Texas, Comedy Central phenom Jon Stewart is bringing The Daily Show to Austin.  Here's more on the news from Austin360...
From world news headquarters in … Austin? Don't say Rick Perry never did anything for you. Comedy … Continue Reading ››