Tag Archives: Texas Voter ID laws

Redistricting War: SCOTUS To Hear Texas’ Gerrymandering Case

If there's one thing Texas seems to do well, that has to be disenfranchise and suppress minority voters.  After the mostly Republican state legislature drew maps that were clearly, undeniably discriminatory from the 2010 census, minority rights groups immediately moved to sue for fairer maps.  Now, for the majority of the decade, the state's … Continue Reading ››

Part 2: Lessons For Texas Democrats In Alabama’s Big Victory?

Y'all ready for this Two-Step?   Here's Part 1 in case you missed it. Along with strong support in the suburbs, The incredible surge of African-American voter turnout also proved to be a big boost for Jones.  Black voters showed up at historic levels to support the Democrat. But the key here?  It wasn't just turnout … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of August 8th

The Texas Progressive Alliance is feeling the Olympic spirit as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff is pleased by the changes to voter ID requirements that were agreed to last week. CouldBeTrue of South Texas Chisme, like the US Hispanic Congressional Caucus, is disgusted with the CEO of IBC bank … Continue Reading ››