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Texas Government Risks Treason By Denying United States Citizens’ Birth Rights

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As astoundingly diverse as we all may be, members of the human race do share some common denominators.  Every single one of us that is living or ever had the opportunity to live, shares this basic experience... we were born. Duh, right?? Obviously not that much of a shocker.  But if you stop to think about … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of July 13th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance does not put peas in guacamole as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff notes the first appearance of lawyers bound and determined to help a few recalcitrant County Clerks deny marriage licenses to same sex couples in Texas. Horwitz at Texpatriate says farewell as he enters the … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of July 6th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance congratulates the USWNT on its awesome FIFA Women's World Cup win as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff reports that thousands more Texas state employees are now eligible for spousal benefits thanks to the SCOTUS ruling on same sex marriage. Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos and contributing … Continue Reading ››
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El Paso Business Leaders Criticize Donald Trump’s Racist Remarks

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Donald Trump may be winning hearts and minds among fringe members of the "Republican" (TEApublican?) base, but he is not making many new friends along the Texas-Mexico border.  The candidate's recent comments have received swift backlash from business leaders across the country, and now we can add the voices of the El Paso Hispanic Chamber … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

Texas Grants Benefits to Same-Sex Spouses of State Employees

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In the wake of the Supreme Court's big decision on June 26th, most of what Texans have been hearing on the news is rightly about marriage. Even if some counties across the state continue to hold-out, the general trend is that they will eventually fall in line and comply with federal law.  At present, Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of June 29th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is still celebrating love's victory as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff discusses the next steps for equality advocates. Lightseeker at Texas Kaos shares personal stories about the heartbreaking impact of overt racism. And though he has come to hate prejudice and racism with a white hot … Continue Reading ››
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Houston Goes BIG For Historic Pride Celebration

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Sometimes a series of unlikely events converge to yield what is ultimately the best of all possible conclusions.  For months prior to the week of Houston's official Pride celebrations, the continued success of those festivities was somewhat in question.  Pride Houston, the organization charged with planning producing and executing the massive festival and parade … Continue Reading ››