Monthly Archives: December 2014

Texas Politics

Texas Leftist Impact 2014

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As we say goodbye to 2014, it is right to take a moment for reflection. So Texas Leftist wants to answer the ephemeral question... For the year that was 2014, who had the greatest impact on Texas Politics??   There are of course lots of contenders. Attorney General Greg Abbott handily defeated rival Wendy Davis, and is set … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of December 29th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is takking a cup of kindness yet as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff stays on top of all of the legislative special elections that are going on. Libby Shaw republished a diary she posted last year on Texas Kaos on Daily Kos in order to … Continue Reading ››
Houston

Happy Holidays!!

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As you can probably tell, Texas Leftist is taking a little break from posting, but will have a few more to wrap-up the year next week. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, Festivus and anything else that you choose to celebrate. Let's celebrate faith, family freedom and forward progress this season, … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of December 22nd

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The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes that all your days are merry and bright as they bring you this week's holiday roundup. Off the Kuff looks at the pro-discrimination bills that Republicans will be pushing in the Legislature next year. Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos and Daily Kos insists that Texas will continue … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, Houston Politics

Ahead of Critical HERO Court Date, Houston City Attorney Resigns

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Just days before a pivotal court date, proponents of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance are set to lose one of the persons most knowledgeable about the law.  Here's more from the Houston Chronicle...
City Attorney David Feldman on Friday announced that he plans to resign next month, citing, among other reasons, that he could … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Houston Extremist Pastors Find Fame, Cause Célèbre In Fight Against Equality

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For most politically-engaged Houstonians, the first week of November was focused primarily on the big 2014 election held on Tuesday the 4th.  That is when we got to decide the future of the state by electing a Governor, Senator, Lieutenant Governor and legislature.  It was a pivotal day for state of Texas, including Houston. However, few … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics

HCDP Chair Lane Lewis To Run For Houston City Council

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In the realm of partisan politics, Harris County Democratic Party Chairman Lane Lewis has proven himself one of the most influential and effective Democrats in the state of Texas.  Under his leadership, the state's largest county voted majority Democratic in 3 straight electoral cycles. But this week, Houstonians have learned that Lewis will turn his attention … Continue Reading ››