Texas Progressive Alliance Round Up (2014-04-07)
The Texas Progressive Alliance always comes in ahead of projections as it brings you this week’s roundup.
Off the Kuff analyzes precinct data in Harris County from the Democratic and Republican primary elections.
Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos learns Greg Abbott has not only invited creeps to advise his campaign but he has also brought a Tom DeLay minted crook on board. Abbott campaign pervaded by creeps and crooks.
Too many who need health insurance in Texas are intentionally being kept from getting it. WCNews at Eye on Williamson makes sure everyone know that If You Don’t Have Health Care In Texas Blame Rick Perry & The Texas GOP.
The social policies of Charles Murray, whom the Southern Poverty Law Center has identified as a white nationalist, serve as inspiration for Greg Abbott’s education reform proposal. PDiddie at Brains and Eggs is shocked and awed that Abbott is making so many critical mistakes in his gubernatorial campaign.
Texas Democrats haven’t claimed a statewide elected office in 20 yrs, but after a rousing bus tour, Texas Leftist is convinced now more than ever that pharmacist, State Senator extraordinaire and Lt. Governor candidate Leticia Van de Putte has the prescription to change that.
Neil at All People Have Value offered the view that courtesy & a sense of self-worth without a feeling of superiority is a form of resistance in our society. All People Have Value is part of NeilAquino.com.
Kingwood Area Democrat Karen Menke wrote a timely op-ed in the Kingwood Observer about women’s rights. EgbertoWillies.com.
Texpatriate releases an April Fool’s day issue of The Houston New Post.
And here are some posts of interest from other Texas blogs.
Texas Redistricting charts the components of population change in 12 Texas counties.
Scott Braddock reports that some legislators are concerned that schools will not have the funds to implement some mandated reforms.
Jason Stanford explains how Texas women can win on equal pay.
Juanita can’t help but see the face of Tom DeLay in today’s Congress.
Dutch Small celebrated at the wedding reception of Houston Mayor Annise Parker and her wife Kathy Hubbard.
Christopher Hooks tries to pierce the conservative persecution complex that surrounds Republican SD02 candidate Bob Hall.
M1EK has a simple suggestion for where to locate a rail line.
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