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Texas Politics

Yes Dan Patrick… You Voted For School Funding Cuts

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Dan Patrick, State Senator and Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, is trying to pull one over on the people of Texas.  But thankfully, Democratic candidate Leticia Van de Putte isn't letting him get away with the lies any longer.  Here's an EPIC press release (with sourcing) from the Van de Putte campaign...

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Houston Politics

Wait… How Many School Districts Are Suing Greg Abbott, Texas GOP??

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If you want to know the true meaning of sacrifice, ask a Texas teacher.  Even now as schools across the state barrel into a new academic year, teachers are pouring long hours into their craft, and feverishly preparing to devote their time, energy and talents to a new crop of young minds. You probably remember … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

Wendy Davis on LGBT Issues

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By now, most Texans probably know that Wendy Davis is running for Governor, and that she is one of the first Democrats to have a serious shot at the state's highest office in a long time.  But as more people become tuned in to the campaign, they may be trying to figure out where she … Continue Reading ››
Politics, Texas Politics

A Big Deal: Texas’ First Lieutenant Governor’s Debate

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For over two weeks, Texans have been wondering if there would be a Lieutenant Gubernatorial debate this year.  Now we have the answer, as Dan Patrick has agreed to at least one of five debates proposed by Democratic rival Leticia Van de Putte.  Along with the article linked above from the Texas Tribune, here's … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

Texas’ Top Anti-Gay Lobbyist Possibly Motivated by Personal Vendetta

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Texas is known for being a Conservative state, but recent moves against the LGBT community have seemed to defy Conservative principles, and look more like open discrimination.  There may be a common connection for why GOP lawmakers are ramping up the hate rhetoric.  Here's the story from Lone Star Q...

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Texas Politics

Wendy Davis Ad Attacks Abbott Over Rape Case, Gains Traction

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The race for Texas Governor is about to enter the fast and furious season, with Democratic candidate Wendy Davis leading the charge.  In a new TV ad, she goes after Greg Abbott for deciding against the victim in a rape case.  Released just last Friday, the ad has already drawn major attention. Here's more from … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Debate Grate: Is Dan Patrick Afraid of Leticia Van de Putte??

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In this year's race for Texas Lieutenant Governor, one candidate is ready to rumble, while the other is scared to even get in the ring.  Do you know which is which?  If not, Here's the story from the Houston Chronicle...

Democratic lieutenant governor nominee Leticia Van de Putte said Thursday that … Continue Reading ››