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Ted Cruz Spews Islamophobic Comments in Michigan

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Last month, there was a glimmer of hope for Texas Senator Ted Cruz, as he rebuked salacious comments (well, sort of) by another GOP rival Ben Carson, whom said that a Muslim could never be President of the United States. But those that have watched Cruz closely know that what he says today will likely … Continue Reading ››
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Are Texas Workplace Injuries Under-Reported??

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At the height of his influence, former Governor Rick Perry was darting across the country to tout his role in the Texas Miracle.  As other states have continued to slowly climb their way out of the Great Recession, Texas seemed to be blasting off like never before.  Particularly for those wanting to start a … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of September 28th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes that everyone made it through the blood moon apocalypse all right as it brings you this week's roundup. (Assuming we're all still here to read it.) Off the Kuff comments on the first poll of Texas we've seen in awhile. Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos and contributing to … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of September 21st

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The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes everyone a happy and balanced equinox as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff stands with Ahmed. Socratic Gadfly turns a bit of a skeptical eye to European panic over the "refugee crisis" and provides some critical analysis of how it's being handled. Libby Shaw at Texas … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of September 14th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance knows that no one has a constitutional right to be a County Clerk as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff takes a look at the very high stakes of the voter ID appeal. Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos asks why the … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of August 24th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance liked it better when politicians wanted to kiss babies and not deport them as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff took a closer look at who votes in City of Houston elections. Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos notes that when … Continue Reading ››
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Houston Commemorates 10 years Post Hurricane Katrina

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Even as the years pass and details fade, one moment in the history of the Gulf Coast sometimes seems crystal clear.  Ten years ago this week, the nation faced one of the most expensive natural disasters it has ever known.  On August 29th 2005, Hurricane Katrina first decimated towns on the Mississippi and Alabama … Continue Reading ››