TLCQ 2018: Vanessa Edwards Foster

In the Thirteenth installment of the 2018 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Vanessa Edwards Foster,  candidate for U.S. House, Texas' 27th 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 these … Continue Reading ››

#FreeDennis: Austin High School Students Protest ICE Detention of Senior

  Frequently portrayed in the media, "Immigration Reform", "Dreamers" and "DACA" can often seem like rather remote concepts, especially for those that follow the news from Washington.  For over a decade, Congress has been perpetuating  loop of partisan stalling tactics, party line bickering and a series of flat out refusals to address the issues.  We're … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of February 12th

The Texas Progressive Alliance reminds everyone that early voting for the primaries begins next week as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff emphasizes that the bathroom bill issue isn't going away any time soon. Stace provides some insight on the latest voter registration data from Harris County. Socratic Gadfly notes … Continue Reading ››