Monthly Archives: June 2015

Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of June 29th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is still celebrating love's victory as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff discusses the next steps for equality advocates. Lightseeker at Texas Kaos shares personal stories about the heartbreaking impact of overt racism. And though he has come to hate prejudice and racism with a white hot … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, Texas Politics

Houston Goes BIG For Historic Pride Celebration

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Sometimes a series of unlikely events converge to yield what is ultimately the best of all possible conclusions.  For months prior to the week of Houston's official Pride celebrations, the continued success of those festivities was somewhat in question.  Pride Houston, the organization charged with planning producing and executing the massive festival and parade … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

Marriage Equality Comes To Texas

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In the wake of today's historic SCOTUS decision, marriage equality for the state of Texas went from dream to reality. But depending on the county that one lives in, that reality may be harder to swallow than it is for others. As we speak, legal marriage ceremonies are being conducted in  several Texas Counties, including El Paso, … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Politics

Marriage EQUALIZED: SCOTUS Strikes Down State Marriage Bans

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BREAKING:  In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States has invalidated ALL state bans against same-sex marriage. Justice Anthony Kennedy joined Justices Elena Kagen, Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen Breyer and Ruth Bader Ginsburg to form the majority, with Justices John Roberts, Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Antonin Scalia in the dissent. The ruling's foundation … Continue Reading ››
Politics

The Flag Debate… Another Sidestep For Racism, Guns?

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There's a definite ebb and flow to the race debate in this country. Or wait, maybe ebb and flow doesn't provoke the correct image.  Instead let's try a minefield. Most of the time, Americans go about their business quite well by dodging the subject.  For white Americans, this is done by simply not bringing it up (see … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of June 22nd

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The thoughts and prayers of the Texas Progressive Alliance are with the families and friends of the victims of the horrible shooting in Charleston as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff looks at the latest developments in the ongoing investigation against AG Ken Paxton. Letters from Texas advises Capitol staffers how … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics

Amid Political Barbs, Houston City Council Passes Budget

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With this year's municipal elections looming large in the background, the Houston City Council did its annual duty, passing a $5.1 Billion Dollar budget. Here's more on the process from Mike Morris of the Houston Chronicle...
Houston City Council, in passing a budget amendment on Wednesday, made the mayor and some union leaders nervous by dipping … Continue Reading ››