American politics is a living, breathing thing. And it is constantly changing. Those changes occur in very small increments... A new people moving to an area, people talking at work, or learning about new neighbors. It's difficult to actually see that change happening until we take a "snapshot" of it through an election.
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Republicans have learned quickly in Texas just how "Special" a Special Session can be.
Late last night in the Senate, the GOP took advantage of unique rules in the Special Session, and were able to pass SB5 against Democratic objections. Senate Bill 5 is textbook amongst TRAP laws, or Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers. Like … Continue Reading ››
As people living in the age of instant information, it's sometimes difficult to imagine the significance of Juneteenth today. Any news out of Washington DC is known across the country instantaneously. But for Americans in the 19th Century, news only traveled as fast as human hands could carry it, especially to areas of the country … Continue Reading ››
I had the opportunity to sit down with Lane Lewis, chair of the Harris County Democratic Party. We discussed some of the activities of the county party, his thoughts about the renewed interest in Texas Democrats, and the possibilities of Texas Turning Blue. And as he said, talking about turning Texas blue is great, … Continue Reading ››
As the Texas legislative session continues to tick away, many people in the state are becoming worried about Texas Schools, which took a $5 Billion dollar funding cut from the 2011 session thanks to the GOP. While some have been pandering to angry voters saying that they would "consider" restoring some of the funds, no … Continue Reading ››
Time to Turn Texas Blue?
It appears that my initial criticisms were a bit premature. Today, much of the news media has been dominated by the roll out of Battleground Texas... a grassroots initiative aimed at making Democrats competitive in the state. Founded by former OFA director Jeremy Bird, the new organization has promised to … Continue Reading ››
Before any true goal can be realized, it must first be visualized, idealized, and then actualized.
Over the last few weeks, there's been a lot of buzz about the Texas Democratic Party... lots of talk about how it's only a matter of time before Texas becomes a swing state. I've certainly done my fair share … Continue Reading ››
