On this 2016 commemoration day for the Reverend Marting Luther King Jr., an assessment of his Dream can be most clearly found in a voice from the past.
The poem Harlem by Langston Hughes...
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore—
And then run?
Does it stink like … Continue Reading ››
The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes Ag Commissioner Sid Miller a happy holiday as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff reviews who filed for what in the Democratic primaries in Texas.
The Green Party of Texas filed almost sixty candidates for state and local offices for the 2016 election, reports PDiddie at … Continue Reading ››
It may be Giving Tuesday, but if you're gonna live in Texas, you better check those principles of caring and kindness at the door.
After doing everything in their power to silence cities and virtually eradicate Local Controlof municipal governments, officials in the Texas State Government (let's just call the what they are now... … Continue Reading ››
The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff looks at Rick Perry's day in court as he tries one more time to quash the indictments against him.
Libby Shaw contributing to Daily Kos says the Houston Chronicle’s editorial board perfectly describes Greg Abbott’s … Continue Reading ››
For most it is common knowledge that Houston is one of the largest cities in the country. Even with troubles in the oil industry, the metropolitan area is still growing at an impressive pace.
But what some may not consider is how Houston grows, and the important ways that development guide the Houston of tomorrow. Unlike any … Continue Reading ››
With a record-setting year, record-breaking Football team and lots of world-wide attention, the University of Houston has seemed to be unstoppable as of late. But some interesting moves by another state power-player have leaders at the 'Powerhouse' seeing red away from school.
Here's the scoop from Benjamin Wermund of the Houston Chronicle. The … Continue Reading ››
