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Texas Politics

TLCQ 2018: Mike Collier

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  In the Third installment of the 2018 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Mike Collier candidate for Texas Lieutenant Governor. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all candidates. Publishing these responses does not … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Ashley Smith Makes THE Point About “Bathroom Bill” Debate

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So there's politics, and then there's policy, both of which can be easily become lightning rods if infused with the right social issues. For many in the Republican party, such a calculus has been made about many issues today.  They know that for many of their voters, there is either a serious lack of understanding about … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

Citizens, Texas Business Leaders Unite to Stop SB6

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If you live in Houston, this week's news might seem a lot like awkward deja vu from 2015.  Thanks to Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Senator Lois Kolkhorst, and other Texas Conservatives emboldened by the 2015 defeat of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance and 2016 elections, held hearings on the blatantly discriminatory Senate Bill 6. The … Continue Reading ››
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Patrick Determined to Waste Taxpayer Time, Money On ‘SB6’ Bathroom Bill

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With all of the hope and promise that 2017 brings to the state of Texas, it also brings another set of critical opportunities to accomplish the People's Business in the 2017 Texas Legislative Session.  Per the Texas state constitution, our state legislatures meet on biennial basis for approximately half of the year. For a state … Continue Reading ››
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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 ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of June 29th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is still celebrating love's victory as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff discusses the next steps for equality advocates. Lightseeker at Texas Kaos shares personal stories about the heartbreaking impact of overt racism. And though he has come to hate prejudice and racism with a white hot … Continue Reading ››
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Bye FeLEGEcia: A 2015 Texas Legislative Wrap-Up

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Ok everyone sing it with me... Ding Dong The Lege is Dead!   Which Ole Lege?  The TEXAS Lege!   Ding Dong The Texas Lege is DEAD!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHQLQ1Rc_Js Though I guess it's up to your point of view on just how wicked it turned out to be. We'll turn to Ross Ramsey of The Texas Tribune to give a proper … Continue Reading ››