Tag Archives: 2014 elections

Minimum Wage Increases Won BIG in 2014. But not in Texas

Even as we continue to disseminate all that was Election 2014, it's important to note that one issue typically associated with Progressive policies not only survived the Red Tide, but proved to be one of the night's biggest winners.  Voters in four states and the city of San Francisco all approved increases in the minimum … Continue Reading ››

Rock The Vote’s Turn Out For WHAT

Wait, let me check the calendar again.  This really is a mid-term election year, right?? If you're just as confused as I am, then you are not alone.  There seems to be a quiet, but interesting tide turning ahead of November 4th.  Texans have seen it first hand through the incredible energy of groups like Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of March 3rd

The Texas Progressive Alliance is delighted to see marriage equality take another big step forward as we bring you this week's roundup.

Off the Kuff examines the past performance of UT/Texas Trib polls in statewide Demorcatic primaries and finds it wanting.

As the Uber rideshare program (and … Continue Reading ››

TexWatch 2014: Vote in the Democratic Primaries!

First things first, an explanation... Many readers may be wondering why Texas Leftist has been so mum on the 2014 Primary circuit. It's due to a combination of factors... Some personal, and some professional. I wanted to sit back and see how the Primaries play out before endorsing particular candidates. I'm still learning about the statewide … Continue Reading ››

TPA’s 2013 Texan of the Year

Texas Progressive Alliance Names Senator Wendy Davis 2013 Its 'Texan Of The Year' AUSTIN—The Texas Progressive Alliance, the nation's largest state-based association of online and netroots activists, today named State Senator Wendy Davis recipient of its Texan of the Year Award for 2013. "Senator Davis' actions this year made her a clear choice. Our vote was … Continue Reading ››

Can Democrats Take Back The House in 2014??

Or perhaps a better question... do they really want to?

It's worth contemplating because it seems that our lawmakers have something of a very short memory. At a time when Congress has hit a point of historic divisiveness and the country stands on the brink of another potential government … Continue Reading ››