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Politics, Texas Politics, United States

‘Leading’ Edge: The 2016 Green Party Convention

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One of the most challenging aspects of the American Political System? It is impossible to accurately represent the full, informed spectrum of political thought. It is often a vapid concoction offering the most drab philosophies of government, while constantly osmosizing and proselytizing the bright, energetic colors from its edge. But diluted in this process are not … Continue Reading ››
Politics, United States

DNC 2016: Hill’s Song United

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Just one week ago, as the Republicans finished up their big show in Cleveland, things didn't look so great for the DNC.  Thanks to the well-timed work of Wikileaks and its exiled founder Julian Assange, the Democratic Party became embroiled in scandal just as their historic Convention was about to begin.  The DNC … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics, Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of June 20th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance looks forward to a day when it never has to mourn the victims of another mass shooting again as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the kuff sets a couple of hopefully attainable goals for Texas Democrats in 2016. Libby Shaw at Daily Kos has had it with political … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of October 19th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is ready to vote as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff would like to clear up some myths about sexual assault. Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos argues Governor Greg Abbott cannot claim to be pro-life when he denies federally expanded Medicaid … Continue Reading ››
Politics, United States

Bernie Sanders and the END of ‘Apologetic Liberalism’

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Before you read this post, do me a favor.  Take ten seconds, close your eyes, and listen. What you hopefully heard was the sound of silence. Everywhere you look across this country, from the Texas Rio Grande Valley to the shores of the Alaskan coast, a sudden silence has begun to sweep across those on the Left … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of July 13th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance does not put peas in guacamole as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff notes the first appearance of lawyers bound and determined to help a few recalcitrant County Clerks deny marriage licenses to same sex couples in Texas. Horwitz at Texpatriate says farewell as he enters the … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of July 6th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance congratulates the USWNT on its awesome FIFA Women's World Cup win as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff reports that thousands more Texas state employees are now eligible for spousal benefits thanks to the SCOTUS ruling on same sex marriage. Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos and contributing … Continue Reading ››