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Harris County Officer Escapes Indictment in Death of Ashtian Barnes

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The numbers are startling, the similarities are haunting, and the frequency... incomprehensible.  As citizens across this country continue to be unlawfully detained, arrested and even killed by police under circumstances that are questionable at best, the grieving families of these victims are left with little peace or consolation. Such is the case for the family … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics, Politics, Texas, United States

The Green Party Brings Its Mission to Houston

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Even as it continues to urbanize and become increasingly diverse, it's doubtful that anyone familiar with American politics considers Texas to be a harbinger of Progressivism.  Thanks to many factors like voter suppression and mis-education, the Lone Star state is expected to once again skew Conservative for the upcoming election. Though the constraints of America's Continue Reading ››
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Jenifer Rene Pool Wins Primary for Harris County Commissioner

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With a heated Presidential Election in our midst, it is sometimes tough to keep up with important news surrounding other races.  This is particularly the case in a state like Texas, which focuses so heavily on Republican/ Conservative media to start.  But the March 1st Primary did prove to be an historic one for Progressives … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Politics, Texas

Before the University of Houston GOP Debate

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In February of 2016, It's no surprise that the political world is at a frenzy right now.  But what is different for those in the University of Houston community?  That frenzy has taken over the campus this week.  Set for Thursday, February 25th, the Republican Party's 'Super Tuesday' Debate will be held at UH's Moores … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

TLCQ 2015: Bill King

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In the Eighteenth installment of the 2015 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire we hear from Hon. Bill King, former Mayor of the city of Kenah, Texas and candidate for Mayor of Houston. Please note: Responses are directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

TLCQ 2015: Amanda Edwards

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In the Sixth installment of the 2015 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Amanda Edwards, candidate for Houston City Council, At-Large Position 4. Please note: Responses are 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 ››
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2015 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire

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Now that we've officially made it to the hot, yucky part of Houston summer, it's time to add to the list of indoor activities and hone in on this year's municipal elections. As time gets closer to Election Day (being held November 3rd, 2015 for the Houston Municipal elections) it is important that voters have a … Continue Reading ››