The Texas Progressive Alliance is sad that Rick Perry won't come out of retirement to run as a third-party alternative to Donald Trump as it brings you this week's roundup. (Sad for all the missed comedy opportunities, of course.)
Off the Kuff would really like to see some
general election polling of Texas soon.
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The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes your brackets are in better shape than its own as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff looked at the
legislative and
judicial primary runoffs for Harris County.
When
Libby Shaw learned some of the drinking water supplies in the state well exceed the federal standard for …
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The Texas Progressive Alliance congratulates all the winners of last week's primary elections as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff explored the
pros and
cons of Universal Vote By Mail.
Libby Shaw contributing to
Daily Kos argues that there are subtle tactics taking place at election polls, at least in Harris …
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Long known for it's natural beauty and idyllic setting in the Texas Hill Country, the state capital of Austin has been a favorite gathering place for many prominent music and arts festivals. The largest of them all is
South By Southwest (SXSW)... over three decades strong.
In 2016 SXSW will enter a new level of prominence …
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With a heated Presidential Election in our midst, it is sometimes tough to keep up with important news surrounding other races. This is particularly the case in a state like Texas, which focuses so heavily on Republican/ Conservative media to start. But the March 1st Primary did prove to be an historic one for Progressives …
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