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Texas Democrats: Still Chicken vs. Egg

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For all of the buzz that has surrounded Wendy Davis' candidacy for Governor, eventually Texans are going to have start looking down at the rest of the 2014 ballot. For Democrats, this remains a particularly unsettling task. As Noah M. Horwitz of the Texpatriate blog justly points out, it's some pretty 'slim … Continue Reading ››
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We Need the REAL Republicans Back

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Hopefully you know that this is a Left-leaning blog. On a whole range of issues, Texas Leftist espouses what most would consider to be "Liberal" values, and those values tend to be more on the Democratic side of the current political spectrum.

All that being said, I really miss the … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: week of October 14th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance thanks Sen. Ted Cruz for his hard work making the Republican Party more unpopular than ever as it brings you this week's roundup.

Off the Kuff connects a flap over reduced tuition at UTSA for same-sex spouses of active military members to the 2014 campaign.

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Parker Makes Complete Streets a Houston Priority

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Some fantastic news out of the Mayor's office today...
Mayor Annise Parker Announces Visionary Complete Streets Policy for Houston

At the site of Texas' first certified GreenRoads projects in Midtown, Mayor Annise Parker today unveiled a transformative new approach for Houston streets that will accommodate the needs of … Continue Reading ››
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Hope in Haltom City

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Hope was born in Haltom City, Texas.

Last week, on the very same stage that she received her high school diploma, Texas State Senator Wendy Davis took a huge leap of faith, and entered the race for Texas Governor. She did this already knowing the basic facts of the race, … Continue Reading ››
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Wendy Davis, Annise Parker hold Press Conference

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State Senator and Gubernatorial Candidate Wendy Davis appeared at Houston City Hall with Mayor Annise Parker, Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia, and City Council members Wanda Adams, Ed Gonzalez, Ellen Cohen and Mike Laster. The Press Conference was not broadcast live, but all local media outlets appeared to be present.

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TLCQ 2013: Annise D. Parker

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In the Fifteenth installment of the 2013 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Hon. Annise D. Parker, current Mayor of Houston, and running for her third and final term. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of … Continue Reading ››

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