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GOALS: Beto O’Rourke Visits all 254 Texas Counties

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Texans are known for having quite a bit of pride in their state.  Most are quick to site the myriad of ways in which Texas is bigger and/or better than other areas. While most of us know that the Lone Star State is BIG, very few of us can say that we've experienced the true size … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics, Politics

Shareholders’ Meeting: ‘Women’s March’ Welcomes New President

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Yesterday the National Mall in Washington, DC was the site of one of our nation's most cherished and important traditions. And today, the same sacred site hosted another important tradition. The Women's March on Washington had larger than expected turnout, with some news sources reporting a crowd comparable to attendance on the actual Inauguration … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics, Politics, Texas, United States

The Green Party Brings Its Mission to Houston

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Even as it continues to urbanize and become increasingly diverse, it's doubtful that anyone familiar with American politics considers Texas to be a harbinger of Progressivism.  Thanks to many factors like voter suppression and mis-education, the Lone Star state is expected to once again skew Conservative for the upcoming election. Though the constraints of America's Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston Politics, Politics, Texas, Texas Politics

Jenifer Rene Pool Wins Primary for Harris County Commissioner

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With a heated Presidential Election in our midst, it is sometimes tough to keep up with important news surrounding other races.  This is particularly the case in a state like Texas, which focuses so heavily on Republican/ Conservative media to start.  But the March 1st Primary did prove to be an historic one for Progressives … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, Houston Politics

Greg Abbott Opposes Houston Prop1, Forgets Minor Detail

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Is it a surprise that Texas Governor Greg Abbott is opposed to the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance?  Not exactly, especially given his long record of being against LGBT Texans, equality in general and local control for cities. But in his effort to stoke the flames of fear and falsehood, our esteemed Governor left out one small … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Texas

University of Houston To Host 2016 GOP Primary Debate

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Some big news coming from Houston, as the 2016 Presidential race will soon turn its eyes and ears to one of the Lone Star State's rising educational stars.  Early next year, the University of Houston will play host to a 2016 Primary Debate for the Republican Party.  Here's the scoop via UH press release...
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Texas Politics

Bye FeLEGEcia: A 2015 Texas Legislative Wrap-Up

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Ok everyone sing it with me... Ding Dong The Lege is Dead!   Which Ole Lege?  The TEXAS Lege!   Ding Dong The Texas Lege is DEAD!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHQLQ1Rc_Js Though I guess it's up to your point of view on just how wicked it turned out to be. We'll turn to Ross Ramsey of The Texas Tribune to give a proper … Continue Reading ››