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Equality, Houston, Houston Politics, Texas

Houston Equal Rights Ordinance WILL See 2015 Ballot

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Just over 1 year ago, the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance faced a contentious vote to be approved by City Council.  At that time, opponents questioned the need for local protections against discrimination, and even promoted blatant lies about the law regarding restroom usage.  After hours of debate and impassioned stories, HERO was passed. But the … Continue Reading ››
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U.S. 5th Circuit Appeals Court Overturns Texas Voter ID Law

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When originally passed by Governor Rick Perry and the staunchly Republican, staunchly CONservative (and it must be said, staunchly white, privileged and male) Texas Legislature of 2011, lawmakers in Austin's pink dome had set out to do one thing... create one of the strictest Voter ID laws in the history of the United … Continue Reading ››

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At Long Last, Texas AG Ken Paxton Arrested, Indicted

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Tornadoes can be devastating natural disasters.  One day, a neighborhood, or even a whole town can be going about business as usual, and in a few fateful moments, everything change. While much of this is also true about hurricanes, there is one important distinction of the two.  With a hurricane, you almost always get some warning … Continue Reading ››
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Sandra Bland’s ‘Arrest’ Was A Violation of Her Rights

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At this point, so many things have been said about the tragic arrest, detention, and mysterious death of Sandra Bland, there are probably few readers that haven't at least heard of the story.  The young woman, a graduate and soon-to-be employee of Prairie View A&M University, was sent to jail from what should have … Continue Reading ››
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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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Alamo, San Antonio Missions Become 1st World Heritage Site in Texas

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Last week was an big one for the city of San Antonio, and for Texas History.  Already of special importance to the Lone Star State, the Alamo and the original San Antonio missions have all been designated as official UNESCO World Heritage sites.  They are the first such landmarks to earn that designation in … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Texas

University of Houston Celebrates ‘Powerhouse’ Year

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To say that the 2014-2015 school year has been a dynamic one for the University of Houston is an accurate statement. But the term dynamic barely seems to scratch the surface.  Recent years saw huge improvements in academic standing, with UH ascending to the ranks of UT and Texas A&M as the state's third Continue Reading ››