All posts by L. Wayne Ashley

Thanks for visiting!! My name is Wayne, and I live in Houston, Texas. I wouldn't consider myself a "diehard" liberal activist, but I definitely have a Progressive view on most issues. I'm a proud Millennial, and I feel like the voice of my generation in Texas gets overshadowed by the older, more established groups. This is my effort to change that. Please come back and read when you can.
Houston Politics

Houston Region Prepares For New Era With Harris County Judge-Elect Lina Hidalgo

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We've said it before, and we'll say it again... Elections have consequences. Speaking on Election Night 2018 after her incredible victory, Harris County Judge-Elect Lina Hidalgo reflected briefly on another recent election...
Like thousands of women across the country this year, I decided about 15 months ago that I wasn't just going to let things be.  That … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Operation Think Swing Texas 2018: At Long Last, We’re A-Swingin’!!!

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Just before the 2014 Election, I wrote a post about how Texas was inching ever closer to Swing State status. Battleground Texas was hard at work, and as a result, Voter Registration had reached historic highs for a mid-term Election Cycle.  Then-Gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis was hard at work, especially … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics, United States

Project Veritas Lies, Targets Beto O’Rourke Campaign Staffers

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November SURPRISE?? James O'Keefe, right-wing extremist, Project Veritas Action founder and architect of the infamous 2009 ACORN sting, is at it again.  And this time, his target is the Beto O'Rourke campaign, along with other prominent Democratic operations like those for Andrew Gillum in Florida, and Abigail Spanberger of Virginia. Here's more from Christal … Continue Reading ››
Texas, Texas Politics

Despite Racist Attacks From Opponent, Sri Kulkarni Runs Transformative Campaign for Congress

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In Houston and other parts of Southeast Texas, Diversity is often considered a strength.  As home to both the most Diverse City and one of the most Diverse Counties in the United States, people in this Texas community are a window into the country's future. One person that may represent that future more than … Continue Reading ››
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 ››