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TLCQ 2016: Mark Miller

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In the Second installment of the 2016 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Mark Miller, candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission.  He is a Libertarian. Please note: Responses are directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all candidates. Publishing these … 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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TLCQ 2016: Matt Murphy

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In the First installment of the 2016 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Matt Murphy, candidate for the Texas House of Representatives, District 147.  He is a Republican. Please note: Responses are directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all … Continue Reading ››
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Republican- Led Congress Proves Incompetence With Veto Override

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To say that 2016 is a unique time in American Federal Politics wouldn't just be an understatement.  It is THE understatement of the Century.  4 years ago, it was next to impossible to imagine someone like Donald Trump would not only make a serious run for the Presidency, but do so as the standard-bearer for … Continue Reading ››
Politics, Texas

Wait… How Many Teachers Would Lose Their Jobs If Trump Is Elected??

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Is it November the 9th yet??  No seriously... many Americans have had it up to HERE with the 2016 election.  For various reasons, they don't like either choice being offered as the country's next Commander-in-Chief for the next four years.  There will a be a follow-up post soon to hopefully help ease the pain of that … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics, Politics, Texas Politics

Why #BLM? A Justification For Black Lives Matter

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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 ››
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Trump Supporter Afraid of ‘Taco Trucks On Every Corner’

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It's no secret that this year's Presidential Election, perhaps more so than ever before, is about two drastically different visions of America.  But what we haven't necessarily considered... Which of those futures is going to have more food options?? Yeah, umm... here's the story from Sam Sanders of NPR News...
Thursday night in an appearance on MSNBC, … Continue Reading ››