Monthly Archives: January 2017

Politics, Texas Politics

After ‘Travel Ban’, Citizens Gather, Support Texas Muslim Capitol Day

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If Americans are learning anything in the wake of January 20th, it is this:  the controversy just doesn't stop when your President is Donald Trump.  As if the proposed Border Wall plans weren't enough for week one, the nation was left reeling late Friday from the President's hastily announced (and apparently hastily conceived) 'Travel … Continue Reading ››
Politics

Trump, Congress Say U.S. Will Pay For Border Wall

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Barely a week into the Trump Era and the United States has already seen one of the largest protest marches in American history, caught the new Administration telling blatant lies... or as they would like to say, "Alternative Facts"... about something as inconsequential as crowd size at the inauguration, and taken rapid moves … Continue Reading ››
Music Musings

Encore!! Houston Classical Music Gains Dedicated Radio Coverage

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Recent years have proven challenging for Houston's incredible Arts Scene.  After KUHF's Award-Winning program The Front Row closed its doors in 2013, the city's diverse collection of artists and musicians lost one of their greatest champions.  In the years since, Houstonians have been wondering what will become of the once robust local music and … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of January 23rd

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The Texas Progressive Alliance marches with the resistance as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff stays on the bathroom beat. Libby Shaw at Daily Kos attended the women’s march in Houston yesterday. Meanwhile, in that spirit, she recalls the old Republican healthcare plan. Remember the GOP healthcare plan? “Don’t get … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics, Politics

Shareholders’ Meeting: ‘Women’s March’ Welcomes New President

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Yesterday the National Mall in Washington, DC was the site of one of our nation's most cherished and important traditions. And today, the same sacred site hosted another important tradition. The Women's March on Washington had larger than expected turnout, with some news sources reporting a crowd comparable to attendance on the actual Inauguration … Continue Reading ››
Politics

Role Change: The 45th President

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At long last, it is done.  From a field of over 20 candidates and the most divisive, insulting campaign in modern history, the government has fulfilled its constitutional duty and installed our nation's 45th President.  So yeah folks the truth is upon us: Trump In, and... Welcome to … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Women’s March On Washington, Across Texas

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January 20th-- the time has come. As the United States readies to conduct our peaceful transition of power from President Barack Hussein Obama to President Donald John Trump, citizens across this country are preparing to welcome the new guy to office. But peaceful doesn't have to mean quiet. This weekend, Trump is going to receive an unprecedented welcome … Continue Reading ››