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Houston Politics, Politics, United States

Victory Fund Selects Former Mayor Annise Parker As New CEO

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It's a precarious time for all of American Politics, which almost goes without saying in 2017.  But there may be no other segment which feels that precariousness quite like the LGBT community.  From historic highs like the election of Danica Roem, one of the nation's first openly transgender state legislators, to an empowered … Continue Reading ››
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Done In The Dark: GOP’s Disastrous “Tax” Bill Racing Through Congress

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Look, I get it. It's been a raucous year for American "Politics".  Or maybe we're better off just calling it "Political Theater" in the era of Trump.  Every single day there is a new outrage, a new something to be mad about, scared of, or perpetually annoyed.  Seriously, I get it... 2017 has been a traumatic … Continue Reading ››
Politics, United States

ICYMI: President Trump Also Tossed Out His Infrastructure Council This Week

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For someone so "new" to politics, our nation's 45th President sure seems to know what he's doing when it comes to creating distractions and burying scandals.  As leader of the modern Republican Party, this is one lesson he's taken well to heart. So goes the latest example.  As our nation is consumed by a the … Continue Reading ››
Politics, United States

After Latest Dust Up, FBI Finds Nothing New In Clinton Emails

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For most Americans, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI is an agency which seems to live in secret.  There's no doubt that public interest has likely increased since the hit ABC series Quantico, which delves into the world of FBI agent training.  But for the most part, the men and women of this agency … Continue Reading ››
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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 ››
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TLCQ 2016: Matt Murphy

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In the First installment of the 2016 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Matt Murphy, candidate for the Texas House of Representatives, District 147.  He is a Republican. 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 … Continue Reading ››
Politics, Texas Politics, United States

‘Leading’ Edge: The 2016 Green Party Convention

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One of the most challenging aspects of the American Political System? It is impossible to accurately represent the full, informed spectrum of political thought. It is often a vapid concoction offering the most drab philosophies of government, while constantly osmosizing and proselytizing the bright, energetic colors from its edge. But diluted in this process are not … Continue Reading ››