Music Musings

Music Musings: Tori Kelly For REAL

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So much of the contemporary debate in pop music revolves around issues of authenticity.  The industry relies on many of the same sampled, re-sampled and For all the folks out there that are looking for a genuine, original artist to support, look no further than the incredible Tori Kelly. Even from her very first YouTube … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Texas Supreme Court Says HERO Must Be Placed On November Ballot

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The Conservative-leaning Supreme Court of Texas has sided with anti-Equality plaintiffs in a Friday morning ruling.  Here's the story from Rebecca Elliott of the Houston Chronicle...
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Friday that Houston City Council must repeal the city's equal rights ordinance or place it on the November ballot. The ruling comes three months after … Continue Reading ››
Texas

Sandra Bland’s ‘Arrest’ Was A Violation of Her Rights

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At this point, so many things have been said about the tragic arrest, detention, and mysterious death of Sandra Bland, there are probably few readers that haven't at least heard of the story.  The young woman, a graduate and soon-to-be employee of Prairie View A&M University, was sent to jail from what should have … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of July 20th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance asks #WhatHappenedToSandraBland as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff looks at the lawsuit filed against the state for refusing to issue birth certificates to children of undocumented immigrant mothers. Lightseeker at Texas Kaos makes a compelling argument as to why the Democratic Party needs to sharpen its … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics

2015 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire

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Now that we've officially made it to the hot, yucky part of Houston summer, it's time to add to the list of indoor activities and hone in on this year's municipal elections. As time gets closer to Election Day (being held November 3rd, 2015 for the Houston Municipal elections) it is important that voters have a … Continue Reading ››
Texas, Texas Politics

Texas Government Risks Treason By Denying United States Citizens’ Birth Rights

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As astoundingly diverse as we all may be, members of the human race do share some common denominators.  Every single one of us that is living or ever had the opportunity to live, shares this basic experience... we were born. Duh, right?? Obviously not that much of a shocker.  But if you stop to think about … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of July 13th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance does not put peas in guacamole as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff notes the first appearance of lawyers bound and determined to help a few recalcitrant County Clerks deny marriage licenses to same sex couples in Texas. Horwitz at Texpatriate says farewell as he enters the … Continue Reading ››

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