Position 1— With several noteworthy candidates in this race, it is an admittedly tough decision to go with one over another. Jenifer Rene Pool‘s decades of experience in the construction industry would be of great benefit as a new Mayor and Council continue to tackle the city’s massive infrastructure needs. Lane Lewis is a proven … Continue reading TLCQ 2015: Endorsements in At-Large Races
The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes everyone a happy and balanced equinox as it brings you this week’s roundup. Off the Kuff stands with Ahmed. Socratic Gadfly turns a bit of a skeptical eye to European panic over the “refugee crisis” and provides some critical analysis of how it’s being handled. Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos … Continue reading Texoblogosphere: Week of September 21st
The Texas Progressive Alliance is always on the side of equality as it brings you this week’s roundup. Off the Kuff decries the Supreme Court ruling that will force a vote on whether or not to repeal Houston’s Equal Rights Ordinance. Harold Cook explains why the Republicans won’t nominate Donald Trump, but won’t be able … Continue reading Texoblogosphere: Week of July 27th
The Texas Progressive Alliance believes that our government should be open and available to all as it brings you this week’s roundup. Off the Kuff writes about opposition to the Plano Equal Rights Ordinance from transgender activists, who say it excludes their community. Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos sounds … Continue reading Texoblogosphere: Week of February 2nd
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 … Continue reading Texas 2015: New Year, New Leaders, New Lege
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 to have … Continue reading Texoblogosphere: Week of December 22nd
In the increasingly heated battle over Houston’s Equal Rights Ordinance, set to be voted on tomorrow by Council, Mayor Parker announced a major compromise today. She was flanked by several Council Members that were originally on the fence about said provisions. Here’s the scoop from Jayme Fraser of the Houston Chronicle… Mayor Annise Parker and … Continue reading Compromise Reached on ERO’s ‘most divisive’ Provisions
