Tag Archives: Black Lives Matter

Houston, Texas, Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of September 19th

Leave a comment
The Texas Progressive Alliance prefers tote bags for its deplorables as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff encourages you to read the Houston Chronicle's story about how special education services have been systematically denied to Texas families. Libby Shaw at Daily Kos is not in the least bit surprised to know … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics, Politics, Texas Politics

Why #BLM? A Justification For Black Lives Matter

Leave a comment
For many folks across the country, the Black Lives Matter movement is wrought with controversy.  Even today, many White Americans do not understand the continuing frustration that communities of color have with some of those in law enforcement, and they certainly don't understand why people seem to be out and ready to protest on … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics, Politics

Harris County Officer Escapes Indictment in Death of Ashtian Barnes

2 Comments
The numbers are startling, the similarities are haunting, and the frequency... incomprehensible.  As citizens across this country continue to be unlawfully detained, arrested and even killed by police under circumstances that are questionable at best, the grieving families of these victims are left with little peace or consolation. Such is the case for the family … Continue Reading ››
United States

Jorge Ramos Shines Light on Immigration Issues

Leave a comment
But first, two definitions.... Civil disobedience is the active, professed refusal to obey certain laws, demands, and commands of a government, or of an occupying international power. Civil discourse is engagement in discourse (conversation) intended to enhance understanding. It's important to understand these two terms... both the differences and similarities among them.  And the fact that sometimes, an … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of July 20th

Leave a comment
The Texas Progressive Alliance asks #WhatHappenedToSandraBland as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff looks at the lawsuit filed against the state for refusing to issue birth certificates to children of undocumented immigrant mothers. Lightseeker at Texas Kaos makes a compelling argument as to why the Democratic Party needs to sharpen its … Continue Reading ››