In the business of everyday life, it's sometimes easy for LGBT Texans to forget about the huge inequalities that they face due to state government. If you haven't been fired because of your sexuality, you may not think it's a problem for others, or just not feel the need to act strongly on the issue.
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In the Sixth installment of the 2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Luis Lopez candidate for the Texas House of Representatives, District 132. He is a Democrat.
Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all … Continue Reading ››
If there's one place that most people can be assured to experience music their week, that place is their house of worship. Music traditions are as old as the churches, synagogues and mosques that practice them, if not older. That's why it's no surprise that some of the best contemporary singers come from Contemporary Christian … Continue Reading ››
In some ways, the result of the first Gubernatorial Debate was predetermined. Even if nothing else had happened, the mere fact that State Senator Wendy Davis and Attorney General Greg Abbott met on the debate stage for this year's Governor's race was a clear win. A win for the state of Texas.
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The Coastal Bend region's lead newspaper has announced its endorsement for the Lieutenant Governor's race, calling Democratic candidate Leticia Van de Putte a "Democrat that GOP voters should trust." Here's an excerpt from the full-throated endorsement by the Corpus Christi Caller Times...
The Democratic Party's effort has been all about Van de Putte's Senate colleague, … Continue Reading ››
If you listen to conversations across the US, there seems to be one city at the forefront of the news lately... everyone is talking about Houston. With massive construction projects sprouting up in every direction and a flood of "Newstonians"-- yes we had to come up with a term for them-- moving to the area … Continue Reading ››
Not seen since 2006 in Texas!! Tomorrow night, September 19th at 6pm, State Senator Wendy Davis will face off against Attorney General Greg Abbott in the state's first General Election debate in 8 years. This is one to watch if you can. Courtesy of the Davis campaign, here's a list of channels across … Continue Reading ››
