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Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of September 14th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance knows that no one has a constitutional right to be a County Clerk as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff takes a look at the very high stakes of the voter ID appeal. Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos asks why the … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston Politics, Texas

Houston Unites Campaign Ramps Up To Support Proposition 1

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It's American tradition that Labor Day marks the unofficial "end" of summer (if such a thing can exist in Houston) and the start of high campaign season.  Though there's not a Presidential or Gubernatorial race on the ballot this year, this holds true for residents of the Bayou City. But municipal leaders are not the only … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Wait… How Many Cities Have Equal Rights Protections Just Like H.E.R.O.?

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The short answer... a whole bunch. This Fall, the city of Houston will be bombarded with campaign ads claiming false information about the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance.  You know ads like this one that just hit the airwaves recently. As Dan Solomon of Texas Monthly reports, the move shows that HERO opponents are not above … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Final Ballot Language Approved for Houston Equal Rights Ordinance

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After months of uncertainty, the ballot language for the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance.  In a move ordered by the Texas Supreme Court, Houston City Council retooled the measure by a vote of 17 to 0. Here's more from Houston Unites...
The ballot language is final: On the November ballot, Houstonians will vote “Yes” on Proposition … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Texas Supreme Court Sides with HERO Opponents on Ballot Language

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As election day fast approaches, the situation surrounding the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance continues to be complex.  Showing no concern for perception, the State Supreme Court has jumped at the chance to heighten the drama.  As Mike Morris of the Houston Chronicle reports, the fact that City Council placed HERO on the ballot is … Continue Reading ››