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TLCQ 2015: Endorsements in Houston City Council Districts

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As the nation's 4th largest city (or is it the 3rd??), what happens in Houston does not just stay in Houston, but is serious business for the state of Texas and the United States.  In the coming years as Americans chart a new future in energy production, medical care, societal diversity and creative endeavors, … Continue Reading ››
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Diversity on Houston City Council

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It's been quite interesting to see what amounts to a 'minor freak out' going on in the blogosphere right now. Suddenly, people are starting to realize that the Houston City Council isn't as diverse as they expected it to be? And, particularly from a gender perspective, will be even less so in … Continue Reading ››
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Houston Runoff Elections: Less of the Extreme

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Over the weekend, the winds of change blew through the halls of Houston and HCC municipal governance. In Saturday's runoff election, turnout was expected to be light and that certainly proved to be true. With a meekly 4 percent of overall voter turnout, some of the most contested races of the year were … Continue Reading ››
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TLCQ 2013: Endorsements in City Council Districts F-K

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Bolstered by unprecedented growth and diversification in Houston's Asian community, District F is rapidly becoming a second epicenter of the Bayou City. The Asia Town area is exploding with new businesses and entrepreneurial ventures, and needs a council member with the energy, vitality and commitment to voice all of these interests within city government. … Continue Reading ››
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TLCQ 2013: Robert Gallegos

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In the Fifth installment of the 2013 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Robert Gallegos, candidate for Houston City Council District I.

Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted verbatim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all … Continue Reading ››