It's popular in contemporary American politics to question the effectiveness of government. Republicans often cast doubt that Federal agencies will be able to honor their commitments. For example, that reasoning is a popular theme for many state Governors refusing to comply with the ACA Healthcare expansion.
But a shocker of an article in the Wall … Continue Reading ››
Perhaps this isn't the post title that one expects to see on a left-leaning blog, but just bear with me.
When suggesting that we kill Obamacare, it is not suggesting that the law and new practices be actually killed, like some of the theories Conservative writer George Will has put forward. He thinks the Affordable Care Act can … Continue Reading ››
If you know one thing about Battleground Texas, you know that their organization is taking on a huge task... re-make the voting electorate of the Lone Star State.
And as Ross Ramsey from the Texas Tribune writes, they've still got a long way to go to be able to do it.
The Texas Progressive Alliance strongly favors net neutrality as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff notes another redistricting lawsuit, this one filed by people who think our Senate districts aren't white enough.
Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos discovers Rick Perry and Greg Abbott were for the right of eminent domain … Continue Reading ››
A central part of the Democratic Party fundraising apparatus, the Democratic Governors Association is a group devoted to the nation's gubernatorial races. They pour in millions of dollars each year to turn the highest state offices around the country blue.
But if you're a Texan, don't expect much from them to help Wendy Davis get … Continue Reading ››
Like most teenagers, I was not only excited to have my first full-time job, but proud to know that I had reached a significant milestone in my life. I didn't have to rely on my parents for every want and need anymore. By having a job, and making my own money, I was able to … Continue Reading ››
