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Politics, United States

DNC 2016: Hill’s Song United

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Just one week ago, as the Republicans finished up their big show in Cleveland, things didn't look so great for the DNC.  Thanks to the well-timed work of Wikileaks and its exiled founder Julian Assange, the Democratic Party became embroiled in scandal just as their historic Convention was about to begin.  The DNC … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of July 27th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is always on the side of equality as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff decries the Supreme Court ruling that will force a vote on whether or not to repeal Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance. Harold Cook explains why the Republicans won't nominate Donald Trump, but won't be … Continue Reading ››
Texas

Sandra Bland’s ‘Arrest’ Was A Violation of Her Rights

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At this point, so many things have been said about the tragic arrest, detention, and mysterious death of Sandra Bland, there are probably few readers that haven't at least heard of the story.  The young woman, a graduate and soon-to-be employee of Prairie View A&M University, was sent to jail from what should have … Continue Reading ››