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TLCQ 2015: Amanda Edwards

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In the Sixth installment of the 2015 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Amanda Edwards, candidate for Houston City Council, At-Large Position 4. 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 … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of August 31st

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The Texas Progressive Alliance remembers the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and honors the spirit of its survivors as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff recaps Ken Paxton's first day in court. It won't be his last. Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos scolds the Republican … Continue Reading ››
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Wait… How Many Cities Have Equal Rights Protections Just Like H.E.R.O.?

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The short answer... a whole bunch. This Fall, the city of Houston will be bombarded with campaign ads claiming false information about the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance.  You know ads like this one that just hit the airwaves recently. As Dan Solomon of Texas Monthly reports, the move shows that HERO opponents are not above … Continue Reading ››
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TLCQ 2015: Lane Lewis

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In the Fifth installment of the 2015 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Lane Lewis, chairman of the Harris County Democratic Party and candidate for Houston City Council, At-Large Position 1. Please note: Responses are directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness … Continue Reading ››
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TLCQ 2015: Greg Travis

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In the Fourth installment of the 2015 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Greg Travis, candidate for Houston City Council, District G. 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 … Continue Reading ››
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Final Ballot Language Approved for Houston Equal Rights Ordinance

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After months of uncertainty, the ballot language for the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance.  In a move ordered by the Texas Supreme Court, Houston City Council retooled the measure by a vote of 17 to 0. Here's more from Houston Unites...
The ballot language is final: On the November ballot, Houstonians will vote “Yes” on Proposition … Continue Reading ››
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TLCQ 2015: Moe Rivera

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In the Third installment of the 2015 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Moe Rivera, candidate for Houston City Council, At Large position 2. 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 … Continue Reading ››