Across the United States, election season is coming to a fever pitch. But one year ago, Houstonians were already preparing for a crucial series of elections which would shape the future of the city, region and beyond. Most of the debate last year was around the defeated Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, with few other issues … Continue reading Mayor Turner Takes Chron to Task On Affordable Housing Debate
The Texas Progressive Alliance thinks maybe we should finish celebrating Thanksgiving before we begin the Christmas season as it brings you this week’s roundup. Off the Kuff took a closer look at how people voted in the Houston Mayor’s race. Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos wonders if Houston’s anti-HERO supporters … Continue reading Texoblogosphere: Week of November 16th
The Texas Progressive Alliance reminds everyone that runoffs matter too as it brings you this week’s roundup. Off the Kuff gives his advice for how to re-approach the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance. Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos wishes to thank Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, former Harris Co. … Continue reading Texoblogosphere: Week of November 9th
As Early Voting comes to a close, the fight for the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance is intensifying on both sides. For supporters of Proposition 1 this week, that means some serious star power. After meeting with the Houston Unites campaign, Academy Award-winning Actress and long-time Equality advocate Sally Field used her celebrity platform to draw attention … Continue reading Actress Sally Field Steps Up To Support Proposition 1
Here’s the Full List of Endorsements for the 2015 Houston Municipal Elections. The Hyperlinks take you to the full-length endorsement page. For more information on the candidates, check out the Questionnaire Responses, and be sure to also visit Off the Kuff’s 2015 Elections Page. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Houston City Controller Chris Brown Houston … Continue reading Texas Leftist 2015 Endorsements
The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes everyone enjoyed the three day weekend provided by the labor movement as it brings you this week’s roundup. Off the Kuff reported on a busy week at the State Supreme Court, which heard the school finance appeal as well as a case involving the city’s of Houston’s anti-pollution ordinances. Libby … Continue reading Texoblogosphere: Week of September 7th
As election day fast approaches, the situation surrounding the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance continues to be complex. Showing no concern for perception, the State Supreme Court has jumped at the chance to heighten the drama. As Mike Morris of the Houston Chronicle reports, the fact that City Council placed HERO on the ballot is not … Continue reading Texas Supreme Court Sides with HERO Opponents on Ballot Language
