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.
The 2015 Houston Mayor's race is marked by a strong and diverse list of candidates. At its outset, this close contest may be of some frustration to voters, but ultimately this is a good problem to have. Former Sheriff Adrian Garcia brings a record of executive experience and a positive outlook, but has remained … Continue Reading ››
Position 1-- With several noteworthy candidates in this race, it is an admittedly tough decision to go with one over another. Jenifer Rene Pool's decades of experience in the construction industry would be of great benefit as a new Mayor and Council continue to tackle the city's massive infrastructure needs. Lane Lewis is … Continue Reading ››
As the nation's 4th largest city (or is it the 3rd??), what happens in Houston does not just stay in Houston, but is serious business for the state of Texas and the United States. In the coming years as Americans chart a new future in energy production, medical care, societal diversity and creative endeavors, … Continue Reading ››
The Texas Progressive Alliance is ready to vote as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff would like to clear up some myths about sexual assault.
Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos argues Governor Greg Abbott cannot claim to be pro-life when he denies federally expanded Medicaid … Continue Reading ››
For information purposes only, here are all of the TLCQ 2015 Respondents. Hopefully this will serve to increase the available information for Houstonians as we head into Early Voting next week.
Endorsements soon to follow.
In the Twentieth installment of the 2015 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire we hear from Kenneth Perkins, candidate for Houston City Council, District B
Please note: Responses are 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 responses does not constitute an … Continue Reading ››
The Texas Progressive Alliance is ready for some real Presidential candidates to take the stage and have some debates as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff examined twopolls of the Houston Mayor's race and HERO referendum.
Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos shared an … Continue Reading ››
