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Politics

Congress PASSES VA Healthcare Bill

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In the wake of everyone's shock and awe at Eric Cantor's stunning defeat this week, did anyone notice something on Capitol Hill that hasn't happened in a long time??  Yes, that's right... both houses of the United States actually did some WORK this week.  Work that was not meeting with lobbyists or calling rich folks … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston Politics

Houston Equal Rights Ordinance PASSES

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It's a moment that was years in the making, and for some Houstonians, a moment that means so much more than words on any page could convey.  The silent, and often private struggles of discrimination have long been endorsed by the city of Houston... an endorsement via inaction and refusal to address those who are … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Mega May Day: Global Fast Food Strike

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Though International Workers' Day technically falls on the 1st of May each year (May Day), the biggest developments appear to be happening two weeks later.  From msnbc.com, here's what's occurring around the world today...
On May 15, after months of relative quiet, fast food workers in 150 American cities will again go on strike. Once … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of February 17th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is always ready for voting to begin as it brings you this week's roundup.

Off the Kuff concluded his series of primary interviews with conversations featuring State Rep. Mary Gonzalez, and Ag Commissioner candidates Kinky Friedman and Hugh Fitzsimons.

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Houston Politics

Texoblogosphere: week of January 20th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance thinks that if same sex marriage is OK for Utah and Oklahoma it's OK for our state too as it brings you this week's roundup.

Off the Kuff interviews Kim Ogg, candidate for Harris County District Attorney, and Steve Brown, candidate for Texas Railroad Commission. … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of December 30th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance bids farewell to 2013 and wishes everyone a happy and healthy 2014 as it brings you this week's roundup.

Off the Kuff has stayed on top of the legal action in the Utah same sex marriage litigation and related matters.

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Texoblogosphere: Week of October 28th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance has its Halloween costume ready as it bring you this weeks' roundup.

Off the Kuff examines the recent R to D party switches in Bexar County.

Horwitz at Texpatriate discusses the recent shakeups in Statewide races.

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