In Texas, we talk alot about the "Big D". But it might just be time to up the conversation about the "Big H".
According to the UK based Globalization and World Cities Research Network, the leading academic think tank on cities in globalization, the city of Houston has been doing some B-I-G things of late. So … Continue Reading ››
As Early Voting is literally days away for the Lone Star State, Texas Leftist has once again seeking to grow the information available to voters by asking candidates directly. For the 2016 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire (TLCQ), candidates across the region have already been sent information, and each response will be published as it is received. … Continue Reading ››
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 ››
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 ››
Position 1-- With several noteworthy candidates in this race, it is an admittedly tough decision to go with one over another. Jenifer Rene Pool's decades of experience in the construction industry would be of great benefit as a new Mayor and Council continue to tackle the city's massive infrastructure needs. Lane Lewis is … Continue Reading ››
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 ››
So last Friday, I wrote the following regarding then-unknown plans surrounding the new open-door policy between U.S. Congressman John Culberson, and the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, AKA METRO...
"But let’s be clear on what the Congressman did not promise. If a new vote occurs, rail supporters can be sure that Culberson and his group … Continue Reading ››
