For many folks across the country, the Black Lives Matter movement is wrought with controversy. Even today, many White Americans do not understand the continuing frustration that communities of color have with some of those in law enforcement, and they certainly don't understand why people seem to be out and ready to protest on … Continue Reading ››
The numbers are startling, the similarities are haunting, and the frequency... incomprehensible. As citizens across this country continue to be unlawfully detained, arrested and even killed by police under circumstances that are questionable at best, the grieving families of these victims are left with little peace or consolation.
Such is the case for the family … Continue Reading ››
The Texas Progressive Alliance announces that all of its members have renamed themselves "Simone" as we bring you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff notes the changes to the voter ID law that were approved last week.
Harris County Republicans completed the epic fail trifecta with Commissioner Steve Radack's "enjoy your floods!" remarks, which … Continue Reading ››
Across the United States, election season is coming to a fever pitch. But one year ago, Houstonians were already preparing for a crucial series of elections which would shape the future of the city, region and beyond. Most of the debate last year was around the defeated Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, with few other … Continue Reading ››
In a state as divided and gerrymandered as Texas, it's easy to assume that many of the state and local elections to be held this November are just about decided after the Primaries. Districts are drawn to be so heavily Republican or Democratic, it is highly unlikely to see any sort of "surprise" happen on … Continue Reading ››
Even as it continues to urbanize and become increasingly diverse, it's doubtful that anyone familiar with American politics considers Texas to be a harbinger of Progressivism. Thanks to many factors like voter suppression and mis-education, the Lone Star state is expected to once again skew Conservative for the upcoming election.
Though the constraints of America's Continue Reading ››
As if this week wasn't amazing enough for women in America, there's something of a revolution that occurred this week on the nation's pop charts. Singer-songwriter phenom Sia has scored her first Number 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100, and she made some important history while doing it. Here's more from the source, Gary … Continue Reading ››
