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Texoblogosphere: Week of January 23rd

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The Texas Progressive Alliance marches with the resistance as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff stays on the bathroom beat. Libby Shaw at Daily Kos attended the women’s march in Houston yesterday. Meanwhile, in that spirit, she recalls the old Republican healthcare plan. Remember the GOP healthcare plan? “Don’t get … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Women’s March On Washington, Across Texas

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January 20th-- the time has come. As the United States readies to conduct our peaceful transition of power from President Barack Hussein Obama to President Donald John Trump, citizens across this country are preparing to welcome the new guy to office. But peaceful doesn't have to mean quiet. This weekend, Trump is going to receive an unprecedented welcome … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of January 9th

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The Office of Texas Progressive Alliance Ethics remains intact as we bring you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff looked ahead to the upcoming Houston elections for 2017. Libby Shaw at Daily Kos understands that if pain and suffering have to be inflicted on the American people, the cruelest party for the job is … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Patrick Determined to Waste Taxpayer Time, Money On ‘SB6’ Bathroom Bill

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With all of the hope and promise that 2017 brings to the state of Texas, it also brings another set of critical opportunities to accomplish the People's Business in the 2017 Texas Legislative Session.  Per the Texas state constitution, our state legislatures meet on biennial basis for approximately half of the year. For a state … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics, Texas, Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of November 1st

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The Texas Progressive Alliance asks if you have voted yet as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff compares current and older poll results to evaluate the argument that Texas Democrats should not get too giddy. Socratic Gadfly calls Mark Miller, the Libertarian candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, a dangerous … Continue Reading ››
Politics, Texas, Texas Politics

TLCQ 2016: Mark Miller

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In the Second installment of the 2016 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Mark Miller, candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission.  He is a Libertarian. Please note: Responses are directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all candidates. Publishing these … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics, Politics, Texas, Texas Politics, United States

Texas Leftist 2016 Endorsements

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For those interested, here are the Texas Leftist endorsements for 2016. Texas Leftist has chosen to endorse candidates because they have demonstrated a commitment to advancing public policies that will improve the lives of Texans.  Though each person’s individual positions vary, they are generally candidates that stand for equality, social justice, healthcare expansion, living wage and economic … Continue Reading ››