In this first full week of the new year, many of our national leaders are also getting to work in the halls of Congress. Among them will be a bunch of new Freshmen members coming to Capitol Hill on the heels of winning their first election last November. This is no surprise, and happens with … Continue Reading ››
It's a whole new year in Texas politics.
With the New Year comes a whole crop of new leaders for the Lone Star State. With the election of Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and everyone else, Texas has now had its most significant transition of power in the 21st century. Indeed, Abbott will only … Continue Reading ››
As we say goodbye to 2014, it is right to take a moment for reflection. So Texas Leftist wants to answer the ephemeral question...
For the year that was 2014, who had the greatest impact on Texas Politics??
There are of course lots of contenders. Attorney General Greg Abbott handily defeated rival Wendy Davis, and is set … Continue Reading ››
As you can probably tell, Texas Leftist is taking a little break from posting, but will have a few more to wrap-up the year next week.
I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, Festivus and anything else that you choose to celebrate. Let's celebrate faith, family freedom and forward progress this season, … Continue Reading ››
The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes that all your days are merry and bright as they bring you this week's holiday roundup.
Off the Kuff looks at the pro-discrimination bills that Republicans will be pushing in the Legislature next year.
Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos and Daily Kos insists that Texas will continue … Continue Reading ››
Just days before a pivotal court date, proponents of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance are set to lose one of the persons most knowledgeable about the law. Here's more from the Houston Chronicle...
City Attorney David Feldman on Friday announced that he plans to resign next month, citing, among other reasons, that he could … Continue Reading ››
