The Texas Progressive Alliance stands with Wendy as it brings you this week’s roundup.
Off the Kuff points to two recent polls about abortion to note that the people really aren’t asking for more restrictions on reproductive choice.
Horwitz of Texpatriate … Continue Reading ››
Rule Number 1– Never Underestimate Wendy Davis
Until one week ago, most people in the United States had never even heard of Texas State Senator Wendy Davis. I'll even wager that most Texans didn't know who she was. But they're sure starting to find out now. In that 168 hours, her Twitter account skyrocketed from 1,200 follower to upwards … Continue Reading ››
Myth EXPOSED: How Texas Democrats Nailed GOP on Abortion
For forcing a Special Session and protecting Women's Rights, State Senator Wendy Davis is now a bonafide Texas hero. But as the bright spotlight has focused most of the attention on her, another huge part of the story has been overshadowed. As we head into a second Special Session, it's critical to get … Continue Reading ››
The 1st Stand With Texas Women Rally
In case you haven't heard, the fight over Women's rights in Texas is far from over. Like the summer in this state, it's just now heating up.
From the Burnt Orange Report...
Here in Texas, Republicans are waging an all-out assault on women. After the … Continue Reading ››
From the Burnt Orange Report...
Here in Texas, Republicans are waging an all-out assault on women. After the … Continue Reading ››
Houston, We Have A Budget…
And we didn't have to fudge it.
As exciting as Texas state politics have been this week, it's important to also take a look back at events in local politics. For the City of Houston, a lot has been accomplished in the last couple of weeks. Far-removed from K-street underbelly controlling DC, … Continue Reading ››
BREAKING: Immigration Reform Bill PASSES the Senate, 68-32
In continuance of has turned out to be quite the week in American politics, the United States Senate has passed the Gang of 8's Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill by a vote of 68 to 32. The final vote was taken at approximately 3:24pm CST.
Now the pressure is officially … Continue Reading ››
Now the pressure is officially … Continue Reading ››
La Mort du DOMA
The death of DOMA
From the Associated Press...
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a historic victory for gay rights, the Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a provision of a federal law denying federal benefits to married gay couples and cleared the way for the resumption of … Continue Reading ››
From the Associated Press...
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a historic victory for gay rights, the Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a provision of a federal law denying federal benefits to married gay couples and cleared the way for the resumption of … Continue Reading ››