Monthly Archives: February 2018

Texas Politics

Texaoblogosphere: Week of February 26th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance urges you to get out and vote in the Democratic primary as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff puts the most recent Trump approval numbers for Texas into some context. SocraticGadfly offers his take on the latest stupidity by former Morning News columnist Rod Dreher. Stace … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

TLCQ 2018: James Horwitz

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In the Fifteenth installment of the 2018 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from James Horwitz, candidate for Harris County Probate Court- Number 4. 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 ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of February 19th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is thankful Adam Rippon is here to distract us from everything else as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff questions the assumption that Republicans have the advantage for November in Harris County. It is understandable that the tragic events at Florida's Stoneman Douglas High School would dominate … Continue Reading ››
Texas, Texas Politics

Texas Leftist 2018 Endorsements- Democratic Primary

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For those interested, here are the Texas Leftist Endorsements for the 2018 Democratic Primary. Texas Primary Election Day is Tuesday March 6th, and Early Voting begins February 20th.  For the Primary, you must register to vote no later than February 5th (if you’re unsure of your voting status, here’s where you can check your registration).  Early voting procedures can … Continue Reading ››
Politics, Texas, United States

TLCQ 2018: Ivan Sanchez

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In the Fourteenth installment of the 2018 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Ivan Sanchez,  candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, Texas' 7th 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

Black Panther Sets New Agenda For Hollywood

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History hidden from me To hide my identity So I'd never feel I am somebody You've gouged my eyes I see more clearly You've tried to rob My humanity My spirit you tried to break My soul you tried to take There's no need to be afraid Cause I won't do unto you now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y-2-Z5ygsg These lyrics, taken from Janet Jackson's iconic 1993 cut New Agenda, are but … Continue Reading ››
United States

Rights… Violated

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The Second Amendment of the United States Bill of Rights reads, exactly...
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
One more time...
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well REGULATED 

Militia, being

NECESSARY

to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and … Continue Reading ››