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Equality, Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of January 1st: Happy BLUE Year!!!

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he Texas Progressive Alliance wishes everyone a happy and blue-wavey new year. Off the Kuff took a closer look at Democratic Congressional candidates around the state. SocraticGadfly riffed on the idea of the Twelve Days of Christmas and found 12 jobs even better than knitting for Hillary Clinton. EgbertoWillies.com writes … Continue Reading ››
Equality, United States

Through Kwanzaa, A Celebration of Culture, Struggle and Hope

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If you ask most people  about Kwanzaa, they will probably say that they have heard and seen the term at some point, and they may even say that it is celebrated mostly in the Black community.  But after that, the details get spotty at best. It's easy to associate this tradition with Christmas because it … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

Texan Brings Transgender Rights Into Lege Focus

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For members of the Texas Transgender community, the notion of being under-represented is nothing new.  Even among the brave, mostly Democrat contingency of those legislators supporting LGBT rights, they are outnumbered on virtually every measure by those who not only don't support equality, but in many cases vehemently oppose it at every opportunity. But for those … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

Citizens, Texas Business Leaders Unite to Stop SB6

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If you live in Houston, this week's news might seem a lot like awkward deja vu from 2015.  Thanks to Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Senator Lois Kolkhorst, and other Texas Conservatives emboldened by the 2015 defeat of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance and 2016 elections, held hearings on the blatantly discriminatory Senate Bill 6. The … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Politics, United States

In 2016, An “Historic” RNC Convention

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Right, Left or Center, at least one aspect of this week's Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio can certainly be agreed upon... it was a fascinating series of events. At its most basic level, we can all be thankful that the convention was successful-- there were no major acts of violence or dangerous disruption, and hopefully … Continue Reading ››
Equality, United States

Pride Houston To Hold Vigil for Orlando Shooting Victims

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As Americans are still learning about the tragedy that befell an Orlando, Florida nightclub, LGBT communities across the nation are organizing to mourn the victims, and call for action. From the Inbox, here's a notification from Pride Houston...
Tonight we stand in solidarity against hate in any form. Tonight we stand together in strength to show that … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston Politics, Politics, Texas, Texas Politics

Jenifer Rene Pool Wins Primary for Harris County Commissioner

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With a heated Presidential Election in our midst, it is sometimes tough to keep up with important news surrounding other races.  This is particularly the case in a state like Texas, which focuses so heavily on Republican/ Conservative media to start.  But the March 1st Primary did prove to be an historic one for Progressives … Continue Reading ››