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Ray Hill: Never Afraid To Speak Out

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Everyone has moments in their life where we are faced with an immediate choice.  When we witness an injustice, do we speak out at that very moment, or do we shy away and try to make sense of it in our individual way?  Rarely is this inner struggle an easy one.  But whether easy or … Continue Reading ››
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Texas Leftist 2016 Endorsements

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For those interested, here are the Texas Leftist endorsements for 2016. Texas Leftist has chosen to endorse candidates because they have demonstrated a commitment to advancing public policies that will improve the lives of Texans.  Though each person’s individual positions vary, they are generally candidates that stand for equality, social justice, healthcare expansion, living wage and economic … Continue Reading ››
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Pool Condemns Radack’s “People Enjoy Floods” Comment

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In a state as divided and gerrymandered as Texas, it's easy to assume that many of the state and local elections to be held this November are just about decided after the Primaries.  Districts are drawn to be so heavily Republican or Democratic, it is highly unlikely to see any sort of "surprise" happen on … Continue Reading ››
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TLCQ 2015 Responses

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For information purposes only, here are all of the TLCQ 2015 Respondents.  Hopefully this will serve to increase the available information for Houstonians as we head into Early Voting next week. Endorsements soon to follow.
Houston Mayor
 
Houston City Council
  At Large Position 1
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TLCQ 2015: Jenifer Rene Pool

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In the Nineteenth installment of the 2015 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire we hear from Jenifer Rene Pool,  candidate for Houston City Council, At-Large Position 1. 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 … Continue Reading ››
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Candidates Gravitate To Houston At Large 1 Race

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Though we are still a long way out from the high campaign season, Houston City Council races are already starting to get complicated... especially for Progressive, Pro-Equality voters. As John Wright reports via Project Q Houston, two of the city's most notable political forces are now in a crowded field for City Council...  
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Montrose Residents Mobilize For Better Sidewalks

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More than a century old, Montrose is one of the most well-known neighborhoods in Houston.  In that time, it's been home to American Presidents, world-famous celebrities and various counter-cultural movements. It's also quite possible that many Montrose residents and visitors are walking on 100-year old, original sidewalks.  One can only imagine the poor condition when many sidewalks … Continue Reading ››