Understanding Texas Democrats

Texas is of course a big state, which is why the political inner-workings of it can be quite confusing. People look at Texas and see large cities, and a huge minority population, but are confused as to why Democrats haven't been more successful here. They try to compare us to states like Virginia, which … Continue Reading ››

TLCQ 2013: Kenneth Perkins

In the Fourth installment of the 2013 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Kenneth Perkins, candidate for Houston City Council District B.

Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted verbatim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all candidates. … Continue Reading ››

TLCQ 2013: Kevin J. Hoffman

In the Third installment of the 2013 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Kevin J. Hoffman, candidate for Houston Community College Board of Trustees, District 1.

Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted verbatim from the email received. This is done out … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of September 16th 2013

The Texas Progressive Alliance thinks any day we're not dropping bombs on someone is a pretty good day as it brings you this week's roundup.

Off the Kuff suggests a way to measure the effect of the voter ID law in the November elections.

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TLCQ 2013: Modesto “Moe” Rivera

In the Second installment of the 2013 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Modesto "Moe" Rivera, candidate for Houston City Council At Large Position 2.

Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted verbatim from the email received. This is done out of fairness … Continue Reading ››

TLCQ 2013: Dane D. Cook

In the First installment of the 2013 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Dane D. Cook, candidate for Houston Community College Board of Trustees, District 3.

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

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst Hates Veterans?

Many know by now that David Dewhurst, the embattled Lieutenant Governor of Texas, is facing a brutal battle to keep his job as the state's second-highest public official. As President of the Senate, Dewhurst (according to the GOP) is the one that allowed State Senator Wendy Davis to gain national attention with her … Continue Reading ››

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