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Politics, Texas Politics, United States

Part 1: Lessons For Texas Democrats In Alabama’s Big Victory?

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In a week filled with fast-moving political news, the Alabama victory of Senator- Elect is still the most fascinating out there.  In his stunning defeat of Republican Roy Moore, Doug Jones became the First Democrat to win a United States Senate election in 25 years. In an off- off year election, this particular race has … Continue Reading ››
Politics

DRAFT: Why The Fight For Net Neutrality Has Just Begun

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If you've been a bit disconnected this week, or if your attention has been drawn to so much else occurring in the news, you can be forgiven for missing out on critical development for the fight for Net Neutrality in the United States. But before we go there, let's back up a bit, courtesy of Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics, Politics, United States

Victory Fund Selects Former Mayor Annise Parker As New CEO

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It's a precarious time for all of American Politics, which almost goes without saying in 2017.  But there may be no other segment which feels that precariousness quite like the LGBT community.  From historic highs like the election of Danica Roem, one of the nation's first openly transgender state legislators, to an empowered … Continue Reading ››
Politics, United States

ICYMI: President Trump Also Tossed Out His Infrastructure Council This Week

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For someone so "new" to politics, our nation's 45th President sure seems to know what he's doing when it comes to creating distractions and burying scandals.  As leader of the modern Republican Party, this is one lesson he's taken well to heart. So goes the latest example.  As our nation is consumed by a the … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics, Politics

Houston’s Diversity: America Discovering What Locals Already Know

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If you live in or frequently visit the city of Houston, then the term "diversity" is surely nothing new.  A stop in virtually any of the city's major stores, malls or public spaces will quickly reveal a racial/ ethnic mosaic.  Even when Houstonians are segmented in an area of town dominated by one persuasion, they … Continue Reading ››
Politics, Texas, Texas Politics

Does Ossoff Race Reveal Trouble Ahead For Millennial Leaders?

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So it isn't exactly Texas. But like the rest of the nation, many Texan eyes will be trying to read some political tea leaves after tonight's Special Election for Georgia's 6th Congressional District.  As the first such contest since Donald Trump took power, many Progressives have pinned their hopes on Jon Ossoff, the top Democrat in … Continue Reading ››
Politics

That Ole Time Division: Ideological Battle Threatens GOP

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In 2017, everything's coming up roses for the Republican Party. Fresh off the heels of a sweeping Electoral victory, the GOP has taken control and is working feverishly to Make America GREAT Again. At least that's what they thought they would be doing back on November 8th.  But now that post election reality has set in, … Continue Reading ››