Citizens of Florida, meet your distinguished Senator who does NOT share the values of most of his constituents. Thanks to some great journalism at Think Progress, we now know that Senator Marco Rubio is a bigot. Though he'd prefer you not call him that. He apparently thinks that the ability to … Continue Reading ››
The Texas Progressive Alliance thinks that we should have tried to get redistricting done right the first time instead of waiting till now to involve the public as it brings you this week’s roundup.
Off the Kuff gave an updated look at the state of the 2013 elections in Houston. Continue Reading ››
WEST, TX -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency is refusing to provide additional money to help rebuild the small Texas town where a deadly fertilizer plant explosion leveled numerous homes and a school, and killed 15 people.
Houston has been all over the Forbes list lately, having been recently named the nation's "Coolest City" (which clearly means they didn't visit in June). But one thing is for sure in the Bayou City right now... the business climate is red-hot, and very favorable for female founders. Houston lands on Forbes' latest … Continue Reading ››
The thoughts and prayers of the Texas Progressive Alliance are with the families and friends of the Houston Fire Department as we bring you this week’s roundup.
Off the Kuff discusses why the special session won’t wrap up as quickly as first thought.
I wanted to start something new for the blog... A discussion and promotion of music that I enjoy. And it doesn't always have to have a direct political connection.
But the first in the series kinda does? I'll let you be the judge of that.
As an African-American male that grew up in the Deep South, I was taught at an early age to steer clear of the police. I never recall my family members happily greeting officers at a coffee shop, or stopping to ask them for directions. If you asked most people in my community what the first … Continue Reading ››
