Tag Archives: Charles Kuffner

Lone Star Rising: Voter Registration Soars Across Texas

"Texas isn't a Red State.  It's a non-voting state." When most people hear this, they tend to laugh out loud.  Much of contemporary American politics hinges on the stalwart truth that Texas is and will always be a Red State.  The national Democratic Party, including President Obama, haven't spent a lot of time in Texas because … Continue Reading ››

‘Wings’ In Houston Sparks Interesting Arts Debate

Few places in the city of Houston are more public, or more treasured than Discovery Green Park.  Though it's one of the most recent public spaces created in Downtown, the park has quickly become a destination for residents, convention visitors and tourists. But this month, Discovery Green  has also become the sight a brewing controversy … 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 ››

Texoblogosphere: week of December 23rd

The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes everyone a joyful and joyous holiday as it brings you this week's roundup.

Off the Kuff wants to know why no one is taking responsibility for enforcing voting rights in Texas.

Eye On Williamson digs deeper into how the Democrats in … Continue Reading ››

Diversity on Houston City Council

It's been quite interesting to see what amounts to a 'minor freak out' going on in the blogosphere right now. Suddenly, people are starting to realize that the Houston City Council isn't as diverse as they expected it to be? And, particularly from a gender perspective, will be even less so in … Continue Reading ››