Houston, Politics, Texas

Before the University of Houston GOP Debate

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In February of 2016, It's no surprise that the political world is at a frenzy right now.  But what is different for those in the University of Houston community?  That frenzy has taken over the campus this week.  Set for Thursday, February 25th, the Republican Party's 'Super Tuesday' Debate will be held at UH's Moores … Continue Reading ››
Politics, United States

With #SCOTUSBlock, Senate GOP Ignores Constitution, Discredits Scalia Legacy

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To the nation's Conservative movement, he will always be a legendary figure held in the highest regard.  To the nation's Liberals, he may very well have been the bane of their existence.  But no matter one's opinion of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's notorious views, it's a safe bet that he always managed to provoke … Continue Reading ››
Politics, Texas Politics

2016 Democratic Primary Recommendations

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As many readers are aware, Early Voting for the 2016 Texas Democratic Primary started today.  Texas Leftist has decided to wait on the formal endorsement process until the General Election. But for those interested, here are recommendations for the Primary Election...   President:  Hillary Clinton   Texas Railroad Commissioner:  Lon Burnam   State Representative District 126: Joy Dawson-Thomas District 131:  Alma Allen District … Continue Reading ››
Music Musings

Music Musings: Janet Jackson’s Control– 30 Y.O.

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Long before Adele or Taylor Swift were household names, All eyes and ears in the pop music world were affixed to the one and only Janet Jackson. Through iconic albums like janet., The Velvet Rope and Rhythm Nation, she broke barriers regarding race, gender, artistic expression, and celebrity involvement in social justice. However to get to … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of February 1st

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is ready to be able to ignore Iowa again as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff highlighted how the tables got turned on the video fraudsters who tried to sting Planned Parenthood. Libby Shaw is quite pleased to learn that in Texas justice can trump politics, in the … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of January 25th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes everyone stays safe in the snow as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff interviewed Harris County Sheriff candidates Ed Gonzalez and Jeff Stauber. SocraticGadfly questions the mainstream media narrative that the GOP presidential race is down to a Trump-Cruz two person event with this … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

SCOTUS to Hear Case, Hopefully Settle ‘Immigration Action’ Stalemate

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By this point in the Obama Presidency, one thing is clear... the legacy of our nation's 44th President is not being debated in the halls Congress, but in the halls of our nation's highest courts.  Such was the case with the President's landmark legislative achievement-- the 2010 Affordable Care Act, and again the case in … Continue Reading ››

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