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LIVE VIDEO: TX State Senator Wendy Davis Filibustering Draconian Abortion Bill

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Sorry, there was a YouTube error. Live Senator Wendy Davis Filibuster See my report on Wendy’s valiant effort here. This is the Progressive Movement in Texas new hero. Texas State Senator Wendy Davis has been filibustering a draconian bill written by Texas Republican Men to criminalize what women choose to do to their bodies. LIKE […]

Governor Rick Perry Vetoes Texas Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act – Author Senfronia Thompson Reacts (VIDEO)

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Sorry, there was a YouTube error. Today Texas Governor Rick Perry vetoed House Bill 950 (HB 950). HB 950 would have brought Texas into compliance with the federal Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 signed by President Barack Obama. The bill makes it easier for women to sue employers over wage discrimination between their […]

Ann Harris Bennett Announces Candidacy For Harris County Clerk (VIDEO)

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Sorry, there was a YouTube error. Newly wed Ann Harris Bennett visited Kingwood, Northeast Harris county to celebrate the defeat of the Debbie Riddle Bill HB 945. The aim of the bill was to kill the Harris County Education District. Ms. Bennett took the opportunity to announce her candidacy for Harris Country Clerk. She is […]

Diane Trautman & Team Celebrate Harris County Department Of Education Victory Over HB 945 (VIDEO)

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Sorry, there was a YouTube error. Diane Trautman’s Margaritas By The Pool VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL It was a very long battle. Why would any politician attempt to effect a change that damages constituents’ education? Maybe Harris County Texans should all give Republican Rep. Debbie Riddle a call [512-463-0572], or drop her an email […]

New Battleground Texas Neighborhood Team Formed In Kingwood/Humble

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Sorry, there was a YouTube error. Today the Humble/Kingwood area has just formed a new Battleground Texas Neighborhood Team. Field Organizer Adrianne Bell made the long commute from the South side of Houston to train the group. It was her second commute to the area in as many days. She gave an impassioned speech to […]

Kingwood Area Democrats Attend Battleground Texas Houston Kickoff

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Sorry, there was a YouTube error. On May 30th, 2013 Senior Advisor Jeremy Bird, Field Organizer Adrienne Bell, Field Director Alex Steele, Sheriff Adrian Garcia, and other activists were present at the Battleground Texas voter registration kickoff. Kingwood area Democrats were present as usual with their large contingent of activists. Battleground Texas VIEW SLIDE SHOW […]

Battleground Texas: Houston, setting the bar for grassroots organizing

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Sorry, there was a YouTube error.   Houston is setting the pace that the rest of the state is sure to follow. Under the leadership of Senior Organizer Adrienne Bell, the seven county metropolitan area under her domain will likely turn solid blue by the 2014 election. Of course this is only possible if everyone […]

Action Alert: Redistricting Hearings

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Sorry, there was a YouTube error. Governor Perry has called the Texas Legislature into Special Session to address redistricting. Perry and Attorney General Greg Abbott are determined to force through redistricting maps before the courts have had a final say on numerous pending claims regarding intentional discrimination and violations of the Voting Rights Act. The […]