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Texoblogosphere: Week of February 12th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance reminds everyone that early voting for the primaries begins next week as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff emphasizes that the bathroom bill issue isn't going away any time soon. Stace provides some insight on the latest voter registration data from Harris County. Socratic Gadfly notes … Continue Reading ››
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TLCQ 2018: Fran Watson

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In the Seventh installment of the 2018 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Fran Watson,  candidate for the Texas State Senate, District 17. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all candidates. Publishing … Continue Reading ››
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Famed Karolyi Gymnastics Ranch Under Investigation By Texas Officials

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For a state well known for highlighting its achievements, there's no doubt that one sight near Huntsville was a definitive point of pride.  The famous Karolyi Ranch has been perhaps the most famous gymnastics training site on the planet for over 35 years.  Each Quadrennium, Texans would regularly watch news reports from the secluded … Continue Reading ››
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TLCQ 2018: Adam Milasincic

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In the Fifth installment of the 2018 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Adam Milasincic,  candidate for the Texas State House, District 138 Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all candidates. Publishing … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of January 22nd

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is now fully aware of what the phrase "freeze your keester off" means as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff expresses skepticism about a "loose coalition" of business and education interests aiming to weaken Dan Patrick by aiming at his Senate enablers. SocraticGadfly talks baseball. With Cardinals … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of January 8th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance knows where the really big buttons are as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff gave his initial impressions of the primary ballot. SocraticGadfly talked about Beto O'Rourke's visit to Northeast Texas. With so many candidates on the Primary Ballot, It’s easy to understand how some Texas Democrats … Continue Reading ››
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2018 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire

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Remember when we said that in 2018, the goal is not to "Get Ready", but to STAY Ready?? Such is the case with the TLCQ 2018:  The Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire.  This year, we are focusing on the March 6th 2018 Democratic Primary, and depending on those results, may do a second cycle for the … Continue Reading ››