Texoblogosphere: Week of April 6th

The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes that our state can learn the lesson of the Indiana debacle as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff compared Greg Abbott's performance in heavily Latino districts to that of Rick Perry in 2010. Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos is absolutely … Continue Reading ››

Rand Paul In For 2016 White House Run

After months of intense preparation, debate and prayer, the big moment for Kentucky Senator Rand Paul has finally arrived.  Via the New York Times, he now joins the hunt for the White House...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky declared himself a candidate … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of March 30th

The Texas Progressive Alliance thinks even Ted Cruz deserves affordable health insurance as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff hears the death rattle of the anti-gay forces. Harold Cook explains how the "school choice" scam works. Horwitz at Texpatriate makes an early pick and endorses Sylvester Turner for mayor of … Continue Reading ››

Interstate 69 Fully Routed Through Houston, Harris County

It's been a very piecemeal process, but another big step towards the formation of Interstate 69 is now complete, with the route now fully decided through Houston and Harris County.  Here's more from the Alliance for I-69 Texas...
The 11.9 mile section of US 59 inside of Loop 610 in Houston has been added … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of March 23rd

The Texas Progressive Alliance roots for underdogs even to the detriment of its own brackets as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff argues against having a state spending cap, much less making it tighter. Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos makes a solid case … Continue Reading ››

Music Musings: Charli XCX ft. Rita Ora “Doing It”

As the 2010s roll on through the 2nd half of the decade, many in the pop music world have begun to look for the sounds and trends which define this decade.  Will the 2010s be nothing more than a re-hash of the 1980s?  Will Disco make a triumphant return? The answer is still unclear, but if … Continue Reading ››

Music Musings: Gorgon City Ft. Jennifer Hudson “Go All Night”

If we had to isolate a single term to define pop music in the 21st century, the task would be a momentous one indeed. So far, this century has seen almost every type of music have at least a small moment in the sun. But among the main genre groups, only one can stand up as … Continue Reading ››

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