Monthly Archives: October 2018

Politics, Texas, Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of October 29th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance urges everyone who has voted to work to get more people to the polls as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff looks at the potential ticket-splitters in this year's election. SocraticGadfly does some number-crunching on the early voting surge and offers a quick hot take on … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics, Texas, Texas Politics

Voter Suppression 101: Why Are Harris County Voters Subjected To Limited Hours, Locations?

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It may not be top of mind for most visitors, but the city of Houston and its surrounding region is something of an educational powerhouse.  With nearly 100,000 students in the area's public and private universities, Greater Houston is a regular destination for young adults seeking higher education advancement.
Houston Politics

Harris County Early Voting– With Bus and Rail Info!!

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With Day One of Early Voting for the General Election concluded in Harris County, (and what a day it was, with record-shattering turnout for a Mid-Term Election), Texas Leftist has compiled a list of Harris County Voting locations, and added the nearest Metro Bus and Rail routes.  This could be a big help to … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Texas, Texas Politics

Texas Leftist 2018 Endorsements

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After much consideration, and several requests from loyal readers, Texas Leftist has decided to issue endorsements for the 2018 Election.  And yes, this endorsement list is being compiled without having completed a general election questionnaire series, known as the TLCQ.  But knowing how important this list is to some readers, for one final time, … Continue Reading ››
Texas, Texas Politics

Texas-Sized Leap: Voter Registration Approaches Presidential Year Levels, BUT…

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We've said it before on this blog, but Texas is *not* a 'Red State'. Its a Non-Voting State. If even a simple majority percentage of eligible voters in the Lone Star State actually decided to show up and vote, the political structure of Texas would look very different than it does today.  At least, that’s the theory. So … Continue Reading ››