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 ››
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 ››
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 ››
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.
