Monthly Archives: January 2018

Houston Politics, Texas Politics

TLCQ 2018: Fran Watson

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In the Seventh installment of the 2018 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Fran Watson,  candidate for the Texas State Senate, District 17. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all candidates. Publishing … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Famed Karolyi Gymnastics Ranch Under Investigation By Texas Officials

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For a state well known for highlighting its achievements, there's no doubt that one sight near Huntsville was a definitive point of pride.  The famous Karolyi Ranch has been perhaps the most famous gymnastics training site on the planet for over 35 years.  Each Quadrennium, Texans would regularly watch news reports from the secluded … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

TLCQ 2018: Matt Harris

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In the Sixth installment of the 2018 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Matt Harris,  candidate for the U.S. House, Texas' 10th Congressional District. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all candidates. Publishing … Continue Reading ››
United States

As Grammys Take Center Stage, Music Industry Must Also Confront #TimesUp

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Billed as 'Music's Biggest Night', the Grammy Awards, the very public face of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, o have become a staple of awards season.  Musicians all over the planet follow the nominees with anticipation, watch the annual event and dream of one day being able to share the Grammy … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

TLCQ 2018: Adam Milasincic

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In the Fifth installment of the 2018 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Adam Milasincic,  candidate for the Texas State House, District 138 Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all candidates. Publishing … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of January 22nd

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is now fully aware of what the phrase "freeze your keester off" means as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff expresses skepticism about a "loose coalition" of business and education interests aiming to weaken Dan Patrick by aiming at his Senate enablers. SocraticGadfly talks baseball. With Cardinals … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

TLCQ 2018: Margarita Ruiz Johnson

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In the Fourth installment of the 2018 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Margarita Ruiz Johnson,  candidate for U. S. House, Texas' 22nd Congressional District. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all … Continue Reading ››