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Texoblogosphere: Week of December 12th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance can remember a time when Republicans thought Russian meddling into our affairs was a bad thing as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff notes that businesses have calculated the cost of Dan Patrick's bathroom bill, but wonders if they have calculated the cost of Dan Patrick. Libby Shaw … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Houston Mayor Names New City Department Leaders

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For all of the Federal Government's turmoil and uncertainty with the impending Presidency of Donald Trump, Houstonians can be assured that municipal leaders have their act together. As if Mayor Sylvester Turner's deal with Uber this week wasn't enough, the Chief Executive of Texas' largest city had more big news to make this week.  Here … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

President Obama Urges Black Community to VOTE

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In case you forgot Texas, today is Election Day.  Across the Lone Star State, voting is already happening like never before.  As of Thursday evening, over 3.7 million Texans had already voted.  This shatters previous records from 2012 when 3.1 million residents voted early, and there's still one full day of early voting results … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of November 1st

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The Texas Progressive Alliance asks if you have voted yet as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff compares current and older poll results to evaluate the argument that Texas Democrats should not get too giddy. Socratic Gadfly calls Mark Miller, the Libertarian candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, a dangerous … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Think SWING Texas– 2016??

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If you've followed the blog, it's been a frequent subject of discussion, and frankly, a sincere hope...
Will Texas ever become a Swing State?? 
  Back when I first discussed the topic in 2012, here was the rationale:  With over half of the state's population now concentrated in the 13 largest counties, the potential for Texas to … Continue Reading ››
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Texas Leftist 2016 Endorsements

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For those interested, here are the Texas Leftist endorsements for 2016. Texas Leftist has chosen to endorse candidates because they have demonstrated a commitment to advancing public policies that will improve the lives of Texans.  Though each person’s individual positions vary, they are generally candidates that stand for equality, social justice, healthcare expansion, living wage and economic … Continue Reading ››
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SAVED? Commissioners’ Court Moves Forward On Astrodome Plan

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Last year as Houston's world-famous Astrodome celebrated its 50th Anniversary, many of the folks in attendance were left to wonder if that celebration would be its last.  Since Harris County voters rejected a 2013 proposal to rehab the structure, many have been watching and waiting for some bad news to come.  Even as … Continue Reading ››