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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US unemployment rate for March ticked down to 8.2% with a net gain of 120,000 jobs. Leading the charge with the most prominent growth were manufacturing (+37,000) and leisure and hospitality (+37,000). Healthcare also continued it's upward march, adding 26,000 jobs. Retail … Continue Reading ››

In the wake of the much publicized Supreme Court showdown this week, it's hard to keep up with local and state issues with our current Healthcare situations. But one that shouldn't be denied is the current battle for the Texas Women's Health Program. In a political "game of chicken", Governor Perry has decided … Continue Reading ››

The saga behind the murder of young Trayvon Martin has shocked and enraged the entire nation. Even more troubling is the fact that under Florida law, the alleged killer George Zimmerman is allowed to walk as a free man. But evidence continues to mount against him. Recently discovered by ABC news, Continue Reading ››

From the words of the great Former Congressman Ronald Dellums…
“The Center of American Politics is not static. It’s defined by who shows up.”

I can’t argue with that statement in the slightest, and neither can the GOP. Through all of the hoopla and noise of the … Continue Reading ››

I know I'm not a super-active Blogger. To be frank, I just haven't had the time to do this as I'd like. But in an election year as critical and devisive as this one, I will be doing some intermittent posts. In blood-red Conservative Texas, it's important that Liberal voices are heard … Continue Reading ››

So the race for Texas Governor is finally set... incumbent Rick Perry vs. former Houston mayor Bill White. Most claim that it is Perry's race to lose. He's a powerful establishment-Republican that flirst with the fringe Tea Partiers when convenient. And according to Paul Burka's blog at Texas Monthly, it's Perry's race to lose … Continue Reading ››

The job of government is supposed to be deliberate and thorough (let's just say the word... S-L-O-W), but eventually we must reach a breaking point for such behavior. The breaking point was months ago in the United States Senate.

Rachel Maddow pointed it out last night... the Senate is sitting on … Continue Reading ››