Shutdown? Blame the GOP

As many readers know, Texas Leftist is in the midst of a very interesting interview process. I have submitted Candidate Questionnaires (on here as the TLCQ) to candidates on Houston's November ballot. Thankfully, the process is going well, and I must say it's quite fascinating to read the myriad of answers given … Continue Reading ››

Health Reform Facts Made Simple

Though the Affordable Care Act has been the law for over 3 years, there's still plenty of political wrangling going on. But the truth is, many people still don't understand exactly what "Obamacare" is, why we need it, and how it is transforming the American healthcare system. This 2010 video from the … Continue Reading ››

TLCQ 2013: Neeta Sane

In the Tenth installment of the 2013 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Hon. Neeta Sane, incumbent Houston Community College Trustee, District VII. She is running for reelection.

Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This … Continue Reading ››

TLCQ 2013: Andrew C Burks Jr.

In the Ninth installment of the 2013 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Hon. Andrew C Burks Jr., incumbent Houston City Council Member At Large Position 2, and running for reelection.

Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from … Continue Reading ››

TLCQ 2013: Ben Mendez

In the Eighth installment of the 2013 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Ben Mendez, candidate for Houston City Council, District I.

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 fairness to all candidates. Publishing … Continue Reading ››

TLCQ 2013: James S. Horwitz

In the Seventh installment of the 2013 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from James S. Horwitz, candidate for Houston City Council At Large Position 5.

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 ››

‘A Texas Way of Being Urban’

If you've been to Houston recently (and took some time to exit the freeways), you probably could tell one thing pretty quickly... the city is in the throws of a rapid transformation. Much of this building boom is taking place in the form of new condominiums and mid-rise structures, which will likely increase after … Continue Reading ››

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