The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff looked at the results of the Congressional races to find some themes about what happened and what we can learn from them.
SocraticGadfly remembers the centenary of the 11th hour of the 11th day of … Continue Reading ››
Back in August, before any votes in the November elections were cast, Texas Leftist had a prediction. Or maybe better to just call it an observation...
The “Vote NO!” arena has already been tested, and victorious. Last fall, theUS Pastor Council produced a battle to defeat the Non-Discrimination Ordinance in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and won … Continue Reading ››
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 ››
Apparently the opponents of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance cannot take "yes" for an answer. Even after Mayor Annise Parker already agreed that HERO will not be enforced until all matters are settled in court, the anti-equality group is not satisfied in the least. Here's the Houston Chronicle's Mike Morris with more...
Opponents of Houston's new non-discrimination ordinance sued Mayor Annise Parker late Tuesday after city officials rejected a petition the group had submitted hoping to force a repeal referendum in November.
Plaintiff and conservative activist Jared Woodfill said his group is … Continue Reading ››
This surprising piece of news came from the Houston Chronicle late yesterday...
Harris County Republicans, led by the county's GOP chairman, sued the City of Houston Tuesday over Mayor Annise Parker's extension of health and life insurance benefits to all spouses of legally married employees, including same-sex couples in November.
