Last year as Houston's world-famous Astrodome celebrated its 50th Anniversary, many of the folks in attendance were left to wonder if that celebration would be its last. Since Harris County voters rejected a 2013 proposal to rehab the structure, many have been watching and waiting for some bad news to come. Even as … Continue Reading ››
Is it November the 9th yet??
No seriously... many Americans have had it up to HERE with the 2016 election. For various reasons, they don't like either choice being offered as the country's next Commander-in-Chief for the next four years. There will a be a follow-up post soon to hopefully help ease the pain of that … Continue Reading ››
The Texas Progressive Alliance prefers tote bags for its deplorables as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff encourages you to read the Houston Chronicle's story about how special education services have been systematically denied to Texas families.
Libby Shaw at Daily Kos is not in the least bit surprised to know … Continue Reading ››
If you're going by much of the press regarding the Millennial generation, it's easy to think that all of us are lazy, overly opinionated, and self-involved. Of course this is simply not the case... this generation is one of incredible knowledge and skills, and has unmatched command of the digital sphere.
But sadly, those skills … Continue Reading ››
What happens when you combine a ground-breaking hit a capella group with one of the music world's most CRUCIAL legends singing a country classic?
A new reason to celebrate.
Fresh off the Oceanic leg of their world tour, the Pentatonix team up with the incredible Dolly Parton to deliver a rousing rendition of her hit … Continue Reading ››
For many folks across the country, the Black Lives Matter movement is wrought with controversy. Even today, many White Americans do not understand the continuing frustration that communities of color have with some of those in law enforcement, and they certainly don't understand why people seem to be out and ready to protest on … Continue Reading ››
It's no secret that this year's Presidential Election, perhaps more so than ever before, is about two drastically different visions of America. But what we haven't necessarily considered... Which of those futures is going to have more food options??
Yeah, umm... here's the story from Sam Sanders of NPR News...
