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Texoblogosphere: Week of January 5th, 2015

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is still waiting for someone to invent the hoverboard as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff published special election candidate interviews with Diego Bernal, Trey Martinez-Fischer, and Ty McDonald. Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos and Daily Kos learned important lessons from her volunteer … Continue Reading ››
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Texas 2015: New Year, New Leaders, New Lege

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It's a whole new year in Texas politics. With the New Year comes a whole crop of new leaders for the Lone Star State.  With the election of Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and everyone else, Texas has now had its most significant transition of power in the 21st century.  Indeed, Abbott will only … Continue Reading ››
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Texas Leftist Impact 2014

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As we say goodbye to 2014, it is right to take a moment for reflection. So Texas Leftist wants to answer the ephemeral question... For the year that was 2014, who had the greatest impact on Texas Politics??   There are of course lots of contenders. Attorney General Greg Abbott handily defeated rival Wendy Davis, and is set … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of December 29th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is takking a cup of kindness yet as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff stays on top of all of the legislative special elections that are going on. Libby Shaw republished a diary she posted last year on Texas Kaos on Daily Kos in order to … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of December 22nd

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The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes that all your days are merry and bright as they bring you this week's holiday roundup. Off the Kuff looks at the pro-discrimination bills that Republicans will be pushing in the Legislature next year. Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos and Daily Kos insists that Texas will continue … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of December 15th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is dusting off its recipes for wassail and figgy pudding as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff says that the actual election results do not support exit polls that claim Greg Abbott received 44% of the Latino vote. Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos and Daily … Continue Reading ››
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PETITION: Raise Houston’s Minimum Wage

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If you are a regular Texas Leftist reader, then you have probably come across some posts regarding the Minimum Wage.  This blog was even mentioned on the Forbes.com website over the issue. It's important to blog about why an increase in the minimum wage is needed.  But along with the blogging, I am exploring … Continue Reading ››