The Texas Progressive Alliance doesn't need hindsight to know that invading Iraq was a tragically stupid decision as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff is pleasantly surprised to hear that the Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority and US Rep. John Culberson have reached an accord in their longstanding feud over funding for … Continue Reading ››
Appointed by Council, the great city of San Antonio has a new Mayor. Here's the breaking news story from KENS channel 5...
City Council has chosen Ivy Taylor as the new interim mayor....
Taylor is the city's first black woman mayor. She started her career in Housing and Community Development Department and Neighborhood Action Department. Taylor … Continue Reading ››
In the state of Texas, the options for Democratic politicians are somewhat limited, especially if said persons have aspirations towards a national-level office. The overwhelming majority of Presidents or Vice Presidents are chosen from the pool of Governors, or Senators. Democrats in the Lone Star State haven't been able to break into statewide office in … Continue Reading ››
Perhaps better than any of her predecessors, Houston Mayor Annise Parker knows that discrimination is a real issue for the LGBT community. She was a Past President of the Houston GLBT Political Caucus, and her activism is remembered from civic protests to consultation in the landmark Lawrence V. Texas case. And of … Continue Reading ››
As parts of the United States continue to evolve on the issues of LGBT equality, progressives in Texas often feel like they're running behind. and of course they feel that way because they are. The Republican-controlled state government has pledged pledged at every turn to deny reality, and actively promote LGBT discrimination.
Before any true goal can be realized, it must first be visualized, idealized, and then actualized.
Over the last few weeks, there's been a lot of buzz about the Texas Democratic Party... lots of talk about how it's only a matter of time before Texas becomes a swing state. I've certainly done my fair share … Continue Reading ››
