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Politics, Texas

Wait… How Many Teachers Would Lose Their Jobs If Trump Is Elected??

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Is it November the 9th yet??  No seriously... many Americans have had it up to HERE with the 2016 election.  For various reasons, they don't like either choice being offered as the country's next Commander-in-Chief for the next four years.  There will a be a follow-up post soon to hopefully help ease the pain of that … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Politics, United States

In 2016, An “Historic” RNC Convention

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Right, Left or Center, at least one aspect of this week's Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio can certainly be agreed upon... it was a fascinating series of events. At its most basic level, we can all be thankful that the convention was successful-- there were no major acts of violence or dangerous disruption, and hopefully … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of July 4th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance celebrates another birthday for America as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff credits Wendy Davis for getting it right on HB2. Libby Shaw at Daily Kos is hardly shocked to learn that our state is run by a group of sexist pigs. Will the Texas GOP … Continue Reading ››
United States

Jorge Ramos Shines Light on Immigration Issues

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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 August 3rd

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The Texas Progressive Alliance prefers Attorneys General who aren't themselves lawbreakers as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff is dismayed but not surprised by the business community's apathy about the coming effects of climate change in Texas. Ken Paxton's indictments broke news on Saturday afternoon, about 24 hours later than PDiddie … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

The ABCs of the GOP: D is for

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Distraction

The careful art of distraction has been a central tenet of the GOP campaign strategy. Modern Democrats aren't as good at the "slight of hand" techniques, but Republicans have it down to a science. So let's take a look at some of the more popular political distractions waged by the GOP. … Continue Reading ››