Texas, Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of November 3rd

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The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes everyone took advantage of their opportunity to vote as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff noted that one way to improve turnout in municipal elections is to hold them in even-numbered years. Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos calls out Republican … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, Houston Politics

Greg Abbott Opposes Houston Prop1, Forgets Minor Detail

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Is it a surprise that Texas Governor Greg Abbott is opposed to the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance?  Not exactly, especially given his long record of being against LGBT Texans, equality in general and local control for cities. But in his effort to stoke the flames of fear and falsehood, our esteemed Governor left out one small … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics, Politics, Texas

Actress Sally Field Steps Up To Support Proposition 1

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As Early Voting comes to a close, the fight for the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance is intensifying on both sides.  For supporters of Proposition 1 this week, that means some serious star power.  After meeting with the Houston Unites campaign, Academy Award-winning Actress and long-time Equality advocate Sally Field used her celebrity platform to draw … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics

The ReBuild Houston Saga Ratchets Up

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To outgoing Mayor Annise Parker, and at least one candidate hoping to succeed her, the innovative ReBuild Houston program is viewed as a signature accomplishment. To others desperate for every last vote, the program comes with hesitant support, if not outright opposition, mostly due to "poor implementation. Thankfully for them, the issue has received … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of October 27th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is scouting out pumpkin patches as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff looked at early voting trends for 2015. Socratic Gadfly told people who had not yet been to the polls to vote No to 6 of 7 on the constitutional amendments propositions. Libby Shaw at … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics, Politics

Where Are Houston’s Young Voters?!?!

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So it's an off, off year election with no President or Governor to be found on the ballot.  But so far, turnout for the 2015 Houston Municipal Elections is up.  Here's KHOU with the details...
After one week of early voting, 61,008 people have already gone to the polls in Harris County. When you combine … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics, Texas, Texas Politics, United States

Texas Leftist 2015 Endorsements

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Here's the Full List of Endorsements for the 2015 Houston Municipal Elections.  The Hyperlinks take you to the full-length endorsement page.  For more information on the candidates, check out the Questionnaire Responses, and be sure to also visit Off the Kuff's 2015 Elections Page.   Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Houston City Controller Chris Brown Houston City Council At-Large … Continue Reading ››

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