The ten poorest states in America are Republican. Mississippi is the poorest… followed by Arkansas, Tennessee, West Virginia, Louisiana, Montana, South Carolina, Kentucky, Alabama and North Carolina. The best response to this little known fact on Cafferty was the following. James in San Diego: It’s a preview of what the entire country will look like […]
Republican Debate–The Debate For The 1%
Tonight, millionaire politicians will face off in another Republican primary debate. Meanwhile, the Occupy Wall Street protests continue to spread across the country. Americans are beyond frustrated with an economy that isn’t working for them and politicians who aren’t listening to them.That’s why Americans from all walks of life are taking to the streets — […]
Progress Texas announces a new Research and Policy Director
I have some exciting news to share. Progress Texas has hired a Research and Policy Director. Phillip Martin was chosen after an extensive national search and will be a critical part of our team as we continue to expand our operations across Texas. Born and raised in Austin, Phillip started working in politics in 2003. […]
New Rendition And Lyrics Of The Song “At Last” In Support Occupy Wallstreet–Occupy Together
I listened to the song with the new lyrics and got goose bumps. I can’t help but feel that we are at the cusp of the awakening most of us activists have been working and hoping for. Again I will admit that I was hesitant in supporting this movement but after speaking directly with many […]
One MILLION Corporate-funded King Street Patriots
Remember these headlines? SOME HARRIS COUNTY EARLY VOTERS UPSET BY POLL WATCHERS: COMPLAINTS COMING MAINLY FROM MINORITY PRECINCTS – HOUSTON CHRONICLE KING STREET “PATRIOTS” VOTER INTIMIDATION CONTINUES AT POLLING STATIONS AROUND HOUSTON – HOUSTON PRESS JUSTICE DEPT. DEPLOYING HUNDREDS TO MONITOR POLLS – CBS NEWS Those headlines were the result of a fairly small number […]
Occupy Houston–Interviews After Silent March In Tranquility Park
On October 15th, 2011 I conducted a few interviews with some of the Occupy Houston protest participants. One of the interviews made the cut on CNN. I’ve included all the other interviews below as well. The protestors dispelled the notion that they did not have specific issues they were protesting against or that they were […]
Texas Democratic Party Statement On GOP Debate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11 October 2011 CONTACT: Kirsten Gray (512) 478-9800 (512) 809-2459 TDP STATEMENT ON GOP DEBATE Below is a statement from Texas Democratic Party spokeswoman Kirsten Gray regarding tonight’s Republican presidential debate: “We’re ready for real solutions to our nation’s economic issues – we want to hear a real plan for jobs, […]
Rep Loretta Sanchez Republican Colleagues Friends Admit To Holding Economy Hostage To Defeat Obama
Loretta Sanchez articulates what we all know. There is a conspiracy by Republicans to ensure the economy remains stagnant with the expectations that that will increase their chances for winning the Whitehouse. This should be no surprise at all. After all the healthcare bill passed was more similar to a Republican bill than a Progressive […]
Roy Blunt Implies GOP Will Hold American Workers Hostage In A Holding Pattern Till Elections
Finally we get a Republican politician to explain why our country will remain stagnant for a while. The Republicans know that inasmuch as President Obama has so far governed in a center right manner which while ideal for the corporate structure is less ideal for the middle class, given a second term his community organizer […]
Perry fundraising raises questions on relief funds
Statesman.com Editorial Board – Published: 6:10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011 A national audience got a look last week at Gov. Rick Perry’s fundraising prowess. Perry reported raising $17 million in the month and a half since he announced his presidential bid. The showing restored some momentum Perry lost in two debates and a […]