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Texas Politics

City or Senate? The Van de Putte Dust-Up

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Though the dust hasn't even begun to settle on 2014's contest, it's pretty amazing how one tweet can set off a whole new political firestorm.  But such was the case this week in San Antonio, where a recently defeated Democrat is proving that she still has plenty of political clout.  Here's what's going on from … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of October 20th

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"Voting freshens your breath, whitens your teeth, and improves your sex life." -- Molly Ivins The Texas Progressive Alliance reminds you that EARLY VOTING HAS BEGUN as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff published an interview with John Cook, the Democratic nominee for Land Commissioner. Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos and … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Lone Star Rising: Voter Registration Soars Across Texas

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"Texas isn't a Red State.  It's a non-voting state." When most people hear this, they tend to laugh out loud.  Much of contemporary American politics hinges on the stalwart truth that Texas is and will always be a Red State.  The national Democratic Party, including President Obama, haven't spent a lot of time in Texas because … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics, Texas Politics

Texans Together Calls For US Justice Investigation Of Greg Abbott

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All things considered in this high election season, many are quite surprised that the bombshell revelation that Attorney General Greg Abbott ordered an armed police raid of a Houston voter group has not received more attention from news media.  But the low profile of this case could soon be changing very quickly. This is Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of September 15th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance doesn't need Congressional approval to bring you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff looked at the Wendy Davis internal poll and the thought process behind it. Harold Cook demonstrates the dangers of posting in ignorance to official Facebook pages. Libby Shaw now writing at Daily Kos hopes the smart sector … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics

Policing Issues– Cameras Will Help, But What Next??

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In the wake of recent protests in Ferguson, MO., there has been new attention placed on law enforcement interactions with citizens across the nation.  The increased scrutiny is also causing organizations like the Houston Police Department to quicken some of changes that they may have had planned down the line.  For HPD, those changes start … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Greg Abbott Ordered Armed POLICE RAID of Houston Voter Group

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Many across the nation were shocked to see the heavy-handed techniques employed by the police department in Ferguson, Missouri.  In a series of protests, American citizens were routinely threatened by the very officers that were sworn to protect them. No matter what one's opinion of the case, any time a situation degrades to … Continue Reading ››