Monthly Archives: January 2015

Equality, Houston, Politics, Texas Politics

Big Government Texas Part 1: TX Lege Defending Discrimination??

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You know the old saying Everything is bigger in Texas right?  Well that's especially true when it comes to government oppression from the state legislature and Governor's office.  Sure, Texas TEA-CONs (TEApublican CONservatives) like Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick love nothing more than to scream and yell about how President Obama and Washington are violating … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of January 12th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is girding its loins for what is likely to be an ugly legislative session as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff highlights the ongoing voting rights dispute in Pasadena by showing how fallacious the city's argument for changing to a hybrid At Large/district model for its City … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Politics, Texas Politics

So Many Prisons. So Many Shattered Lives.

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When someone makes the statement "the United States has a lot of prisons", it probably doesn't sound like a surprising fact to most.  On a daily basis, we hear about the local, state and federal prisons that are in close proximity to our communities. But as a matter of scale, did you know that the United … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics

Donna Edmundson Chosen as Houston City Attorney

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In her weekly press conference following yesterday's City Council meeting, Houston Mayor Annise Parker made an announcement that many have been waiting for.  Here's the story from Katherine Driessen of the Houston Chronicle...
Longtime city lawyer Donna Edmundson has been tapped to replace City Attorney David Feldman, who is resigning, Mayor Annise … Continue Reading ››
Music Musings

Music Musings: Sia Pushes Boundaries With ‘Elastic Heart’ Video

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In the modern-day pop music industry, it's really tough to find someone that is a true risk-taker.  Record companies survive on the slimmest of profit and debt margins, and as a result they seek desperately to contain creativity.  Artists, on the other hand, are always searching for a way to both break the mold and … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Marriage Equality Ad Campaign Hits Texas Airwaves

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While the rest of the United States has moved forward, the state of Texas, among other stubborn holdouts, has done everything possible to hold on to the past. The map from the New Hampshire Freedom to Marry, gives a profound visual... US Marriage Equality January 2015 A full … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Could The Houston Construction Boom Go Bust?

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Whether young or old, rich or poor, anyone in the city of Houston within the last year or so has at least one shared experience... We've all had to endure massive amounts of residential and commercial construction. At the start of 2015,new construction projects are likely to hit their peak, with many hoping to reach … Continue Reading ››