Category Archives: Texas Politics

Houston Politics, Texas, Texas Politics

Ray Hill: Never Afraid To Speak Out

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Everyone has moments in their life where we are faced with an immediate choice.  When we witness an injustice, do we speak out at that very moment, or do we shy away and try to make sense of it in our individual way?  Rarely is this inner struggle an easy one.  But whether easy or … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Operation Think Swing Texas 2018: At Long Last, We’re A-Swingin’!!!

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Just before the 2014 Election, I wrote a post about how Texas was inching ever closer to Swing State status. Battleground Texas was hard at work, and as a result, Voter Registration had reached historic highs for a mid-term Election Cycle.  Then-Gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis was hard at work, especially … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics, United States

Project Veritas Lies, Targets Beto O’Rourke Campaign Staffers

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November SURPRISE?? James O'Keefe, right-wing extremist, Project Veritas Action founder and architect of the infamous 2009 ACORN sting, is at it again.  And this time, his target is the Beto O'Rourke campaign, along with other prominent Democratic operations like those for Andrew Gillum in Florida, and Abigail Spanberger of Virginia. Here's more from Christal … Continue Reading ››
Texas, Texas Politics

Despite Racist Attacks From Opponent, Sri Kulkarni Runs Transformative Campaign for Congress

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In Houston and other parts of Southeast Texas, Diversity is often considered a strength.  As home to both the most Diverse City and one of the most Diverse Counties in the United States, people in this Texas community are a window into the country's future. One person that may represent that future more than … Continue Reading ››
Politics, Texas, Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of October 29th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance urges everyone who has voted to work to get more people to the polls as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff looks at the potential ticket-splitters in this year's election. SocraticGadfly does some number-crunching on the early voting surge and offers a quick hot take on … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics, Texas, Texas Politics

Voter Suppression 101: Why Are Harris County Voters Subjected To Limited Hours, Locations?

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It may not be top of mind for most visitors, but the city of Houston and its surrounding region is something of an educational powerhouse.  With nearly 100,000 students in the area's public and private universities, Greater Houston is a regular destination for young adults seeking higher education advancement.
Houston, Texas, Texas Politics

Texas Leftist 2018 Endorsements

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After much consideration, and several requests from loyal readers, Texas Leftist has decided to issue endorsements for the 2018 Election.  And yes, this endorsement list is being compiled without having completed a general election questionnaire series, known as the TLCQ.  But knowing how important this list is to some readers, for one final time, … Continue Reading ››