Monthly Archives: August 2015

Houston Politics

TLCQ 2015: Lane Lewis

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In the Fifth installment of the 2015 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Lane Lewis, chairman of the Harris County Democratic Party and candidate for Houston City Council, At-Large Position 1. Please note: Responses are directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Texas

Houstonians Mourn Tragic Killing of Harris County Deputy

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As many working adults in the city of Houston prepared for a lovely and well-earned weekend, one Deputy in the Harris County Sheriff's Department left his family and hit the streets to keep all of us safe. But sadly for Deputy Darren Goforth, he would never return home.  As NBC News reports, the officer was … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

TLCQ 2015: Greg Travis

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In the Fourth installment of the 2015 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Greg Travis, candidate for Houston City Council, District G. Please note: Responses are directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all candidates. Publishing these responses does not … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Final Ballot Language Approved for Houston Equal Rights Ordinance

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After months of uncertainty, the ballot language for the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance.  In a move ordered by the Texas Supreme Court, Houston City Council retooled the measure by a vote of 17 to 0. Here's more from Houston Unites...
The ballot language is final: On the November ballot, Houstonians will vote “Yes” on Proposition … Continue Reading ››
United States

Jorge Ramos Shines Light on Immigration Issues

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But first, two definitions.... Civil disobedience is the active, professed refusal to obey certain laws, demands, and commands of a government, or of an occupying international power. Civil discourse is engagement in discourse (conversation) intended to enhance understanding. It's important to understand these two terms... both the differences and similarities among them.  And the fact that sometimes, an … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

TLCQ 2015: Moe Rivera

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In the Third installment of the 2015 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Moe Rivera, candidate for Houston City Council, At Large position 2. Please note: Responses are directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all candidates. Publishing these responses … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of August 24th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance liked it better when politicians wanted to kiss babies and not deport them as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff took a closer look at who votes in City of Houston elections. Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos notes that when … Continue Reading ››