Monthly Archives: February 2015

Equality, Texas Politics

Ken Paxton Tries to VOID Texas’ 1st Same-Sex Marriage

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For our state's top legal counsel, Ken Paxton sure seems to have some issues interpreting legal actions. After an yesterday's historic event which saw the first ever same-sex marriage in the state of Texas, it comes as no surprise that the Attorney General decided to move swiftly to prevent others from occurring, as that was to … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

Texas’ First Same-Sex Marriage Granted in Travis County

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Today history is made in the state of Texas, as the first same-sex couple is officially granted a marriage license.  Here's the scoop from the Austin-American Statesman...
Two Austin women were legally married Thursday morning after a Travis County judge ordered the county clerk to issue a marriage license. Sarah Goodfriend and Suzanne Bryant, together almost … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics, Politics

Despite Stay, Houston Prepares For Immigration Action

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For recent immigrant communities across the United States, what happened this week is an all-too familiar song and dance:  take two steps forward, and two steps back.  Just hours before President Obama's Executive Actions on Immigration were set to take effect, they have encountered a judicial road block.  Here's more from Michael D. Shear and … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of February 16th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance sends warm thoughts to everyone in the Northeast digging themselves out from snow again as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff reports on opposition to the proposed high speed rail line. Libby Shaw, writing for Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos, is appalled by efforts … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

San Antonio’s Interim Mayor To Run for Full Term

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San Antonio Mayor Ivy R. Taylor is really liking her new job.  So much so, that she wants to keep it.  The Interim Mayor despite being appointed last July in part because she promised not to seek the position, has had a change of mind.  Here's more from Josh Baugh of the San Antonio … Continue Reading ››
Music Musings

Music Musings: The Single Awareness Day Playlist

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Single Awareness Day is a day for everyone out there without a special someone.  But who says that has to be so S.A.D. just because those three letters happen to be the day's acronym?!?! Congrats to everyone who made it through Valentine's Day 2015 sans sweetie. Here are my top anthems for all the … Continue Reading ››
Music Musings

Music Musings: For The Lovers on Valentine’s Day

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Hopefully for this Valentine's Day, you are spending your time as you would enjoy, and possibly even with someone special.  So for the lovers on this day, here is a timeless classic to set the mood... The Look of Love composed by Burt Bachrach and sung by Dusty Springfield. Happy Valentine's Day!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf1d65OHYXo