Texoblogosphere: Week of October 10th

The Texas Progressive Alliance has never said anything like what Donald Trump said to Billy Bush when they thought no one was listening, not in a locker room and not anywhere else. No decent person says things like that because no decent person thinks like that or acts like that. What the TPA does say … Continue Reading ››

Don’t Be Left Out… Register To VOTE!!

For so many reasons, 2016 could be the election which defines the next generation.  So it's super important for you to register and VOTE this year.  Today, October 11th is the deadline to register to vote in the state of Texas.  If you haven’t voted in a couple of years had a name change or … Continue Reading ››

Republican- Led Congress Proves Incompetence With Veto Override

To say that 2016 is a unique time in American Federal Politics wouldn't just be an understatement.  It is THE understatement of the Century.  4 years ago, it was next to impossible to imagine someone like Donald Trump would not only make a serious run for the Presidency, but do so as the standard-bearer for … Continue Reading ››

SAVED? Commissioners’ Court Moves Forward On Astrodome Plan

Last year as Houston's world-famous Astrodome celebrated its 50th Anniversary, many of the folks in attendance were left to wonder if that celebration would be its last.  Since Harris County voters rejected a 2013 proposal to rehab the structure, many have been watching and waiting for some bad news to come.  Even as … Continue Reading ››

Wait… How Many Teachers Would Lose Their Jobs If Trump Is Elected??

Is it November the 9th yet??  No seriously... many Americans have had it up to HERE with the 2016 election.  For various reasons, they don't like either choice being offered as the country's next Commander-in-Chief for the next four years.  There will a be a follow-up post soon to hopefully help ease the pain of that … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of September 19th

The Texas Progressive Alliance prefers tote bags for its deplorables as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff encourages you to read the Houston Chronicle's story about how special education services have been systematically denied to Texas families. Libby Shaw at Daily Kos is not in the least bit surprised to know … Continue Reading ››

Janet Jackson: The First Millennial

If you're going by much of the press regarding the Millennial generation, it's easy to think that all of us are lazy, overly opinionated, and self-involved.  Of course this is simply not the case... this generation is one of incredible knowledge and skills, and has unmatched command of the digital sphere. But sadly, those skills … Continue Reading ››

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