Music Musings: Erik Hassle ‘No Words’

They haven't exactly burned up the charts, but make no mistake... the music industry has yet to give up its attempt at reviving Disco. Some projects have been more successful than others.  Daft Punk, Pharrell and Nile Rodgers struck disco gold with 2013's Get Lucky, while DJ Cassidy's attempts at a full-blown disco album seem … Continue Reading ››

Post Court Ruling, Houston Equal Rights Ordinance Now In Effect

Today marks another huge victory for the city of Houston and supporters of equality, as a Texas District court rules against petitioners of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance.  Here's the story from Katherine Driessen of the Houston Chronicle...
After separate rulings from both a jury and state District Judge Robert Schaffer, attorneys for both sides … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of April 13th

The Texas Progressive Alliance revels in the start of another baseball season as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff looks at the case to pass a state law that would enable "rideshare" services like Uber and Lyft to operate in Texas cities. Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos and contributing … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of April 6th

The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes that our state can learn the lesson of the Indiana debacle as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff compared Greg Abbott's performance in heavily Latino districts to that of Rick Perry in 2010. Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos is absolutely … Continue Reading ››

Rand Paul In For 2016 White House Run

After months of intense preparation, debate and prayer, the big moment for Kentucky Senator Rand Paul has finally arrived.  Via the New York Times, he now joins the hunt for the White House...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky declared himself a candidate … Continue Reading ››