Women’s March On Washington, Across Texas

January 20th-- the time has come. As the United States readies to conduct our peaceful transition of power from President Barack Hussein Obama to President Donald John Trump, citizens across this country are preparing to welcome the new guy to office. But peaceful doesn't have to mean quiet. This weekend, Trump is going to receive an unprecedented welcome … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of January 9th

The Office of Texas Progressive Alliance Ethics remains intact as we bring you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff looked ahead to the upcoming Houston elections for 2017. Libby Shaw at Daily Kos understands that if pain and suffering have to be inflicted on the American people, the cruelest party for the job is … Continue Reading ››

Music Musings: BET Celebrates The Obamas

As America prepares for a new President and uncertain times, many across the nation have had a tough time accepting the inevitable.  In the coming days, the Obama Presidency will end.  Even as folks do their best to sound reasonable and put on a brave face, the coming Inauguration is going to be difficult for … Continue Reading ››

Patrick Determined to Waste Taxpayer Time, Money On ‘SB6’ Bathroom Bill

With all of the hope and promise that 2017 brings to the state of Texas, it also brings another set of critical opportunities to accomplish the People's Business in the 2017 Texas Legislative Session.  Per the Texas state constitution, our state legislatures meet on biennial basis for approximately half of the year. For a state … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of December 12th

The Texas Progressive Alliance can remember a time when Republicans thought Russian meddling into our affairs was a bad thing as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff notes that businesses have calculated the cost of Dan Patrick's bathroom bill, but wonders if they have calculated the cost of Dan Patrick. Libby ShawContinue Reading ››

Houston Mayor Names New City Department Leaders

For all of the Federal Government's turmoil and uncertainty with the impending Presidency of Donald Trump, Houstonians can be assured that municipal leaders have their act together. As if Mayor Sylvester Turner's deal with Uber this week wasn't enough, the Chief Executive of Texas' largest city had more big news to make this week.  Here … Continue Reading ››

After Latest Dust Up, FBI Finds Nothing New In Clinton Emails

For most Americans, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI is an agency which seems to live in secret.  There's no doubt that public interest has likely increased since the hit ABC series Quantico, which delves into the world of FBI agent training.  But for the most part, the men and women of this agency … Continue Reading ››

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