This is something that I've written on previously, but now some professionals have given more comprehensive numbers to prove what we know to be true. Texas is losing out big time by not taking any form of the ACA Medicaid expansion. Here's more on this shocker from the Dallas Morning News...
Today Greg Abbott was dealt yet another significant blow in his fight to defend draconian, Republican-led education cuts. Here's the story from Lauren McGaughy of the Houston Chronicle...
AUSTIN -- A judge on Thursday again declared Texas' school finance system unconstitutional, reaffirming his 2013 ruling that struck down … Continue Reading ››
The Texas Progressive Alliance stands with the people of Ferguson in their quest for peace and justice as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff reminds us that there's one more special Senate election to go this year, and this one features a Democrat that's worth supporting.
Harold Cook warns us to … Continue Reading ››
A new piece in the New York Times takes a look at recent migration patterns to Southern states, and suggests that the reason for Virginia and Florida's quick path to swing status is based more on their migratory patterns than anything else. Here's the post from Nate Cohn...
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 ››
In the constant back and forth of a heated election season, there's a lot of focus placed on fundraising totals. Particularly in large races, it seems nearly impossible for a campaign to have true credibility without posting huge numbers.
Thankfully for Texas Gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis, that hurdle has been cleared. The Democrat has shown … Continue Reading ››
Texas Attorney General Greg Just "Drive Around" Abbott may have ceded some serious ground to State Senator Wendy Davis in the race for Governor, as the Fort Worth Democrat is hitting back against his seedy decision to keep dangerous chemical stockpiles secret from citizens. Here's the scoop from Bill Hanna of the Fort Worth … Continue Reading ››
