While Opposing Medicaid Expansion, Texas Secretly BEGS for Federal Help

It's an old but often true saying that "everything's bigger in Texas".  But if that's the case, shouldn't the shame felt by two-faced Republican leaders be out-sized as well? For the latest example, let's take the foolish games that the Texas Governor and Republican-dominated Legislature continue to play around Medicaid Expansion.  For 5 years now, Texas … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of March 29th

The Texas Progressive Alliance is sad that Rick Perry won't come out of retirement to run as a third-party alternative to Donald Trump as it brings you this week's roundup. (Sad for all the missed comedy opportunities, of course.) Off the Kuff would really like to see some general election polling of Texas soon. Libby … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of March 21st

The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes your brackets are in better shape than its own as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff looked at the legislative and judicial primary runoffs for Harris County. When Libby Shaw learned some of the drinking water supplies in the state well exceed the federal standard for … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of March 7th

The Texas Progressive Alliance congratulates all the winners of last week's primary elections as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff explored the pros and cons of Universal Vote By Mail. Libby Shaw contributing to Daily Kos argues that there are subtle tactics taking place at election polls, at least in Harris … Continue Reading ››

Austin’s South By Southwest Gets Presidential

Long known for it's natural beauty and idyllic setting in the Texas Hill Country, the state capital of Austin has been a favorite gathering place for many prominent music and arts festivals. The largest of them all is South By Southwest (SXSW)... over three decades strong. In 2016 SXSW will enter a new level of prominence … Continue Reading ››

Jenifer Rene Pool Wins Primary for Harris County Commissioner

With a heated Presidential Election in our midst, it is sometimes tough to keep up with important news surrounding other races.  This is particularly the case in a state like Texas, which focuses so heavily on Republican/ Conservative media to start.  But the March 1st Primary did prove to be an historic one for Progressives … Continue Reading ››

Music Musings: Sony Music Forges New Ground in Africa

On this February 29th and last day of Black History Month for the United States, it's always important to take some time and celebrate the many contributions African-Americans have made in the country.  Certainly that rich legacy must include the many accomplishments of President Barack Obama, as his historic time in office nears its end. But … Continue Reading ››

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