Texas GOP "To Shrink Government to fit inside a Woman's Uterus"
The Texas Republican Party loves to hate any form of government to the point it would love to wash it out of our lives altogether. Except, of course, when it comes to peeking inside of our bedrooms and...
View ArticleHinojosa says: Wendy Davis for Governor of Texas
My new favorite women in the world this morning are Texas State Senators Wendy Davis, Judith Zafforini, and Leticia Van de Putte. My favorite new man is Kirk Watson, who I'm proud to call my...
View ArticleTexas Matters: "Texas Women Must be Heard"
With the eyes of Texas, the nation, and even the world on us, the last 7 days have been exhilarating as we have turned Texas into a battleground state. From the "people's filibuster" to "stand with...
View ArticleAn Open Letter To Texas Senators Davis and Van de Putte, and Representative...
Dear Senators Davis and Van de Putte, and Representative Farrar,It was with consternation that I read of Senator Edward Lucio's proposed bill that would mandate pregnant women to undergo adoption...
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Don't freak out! Texas Voter ID and Voter Protection
Sondra Haltom, founder of Empower the Vote Texas, is correct when she reminds us that we simply cannot afford to freak out or to freak others out when dealing with the Republicans' new voter...
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Midday open thread
New York Times: "The United States and five other world powers announced a landmark accord Sunday morning that would temporarily freeze Iran’s nuclear program and lay the foundation for a more sweeping...
View ArticleTX GOP county chair warns of "Abortion Barbie" and her "Hispanic" running mate
Ugh. To borrow a line from the Daily Show, you do know we can hear you, right? From the always-excellent Burnt Orange Report:The Denton County Republican Party Chair Dianne Edmondson expressed her...
View ArticleWhat Makes Texas Different?
I'm watching Leticia Van De Putte, Dem candidate for Lieutenant Governor, miss a golden opportunity while being interviewed by His Wordship Chuck Todd.Todd asks her why Texas has done so comparatively...
View ArticleI am a Texas Delegate, Thanks to Dkos! (And It's a Blue Effing Deal.)
In many ways, it was a big fucking deal for me, but maybe it should be a BFD for the rest of you Kossacks, too. Or for the next lurker, like me.I live deep in the red clay heart of west Texas, far from...
View ArticleTexas: It's Time for Leticia
As the 2014 campaign season begins to pick up steam, it's becoming clear which candidates hold the momentum. Some are fully engaged in general election fights, like Democrat Wendy Davis and Republican...
View ArticleCampaign Work-Leticia Van de Putte version
As promised- these are the images we came up with for Leticia Van de Putte for Lt Gov of Texas. Spanish versions will be available soon. As before, these are the result of a collective idea and...
View ArticleDan Patrick takes insurmountable lead in lieutenant governor's race over Lt....
Anna M. Tinsley of the Fort Worth Star Telegram reports that Dan Patrick takes an insurmountable lead in lieutenant governor’s race, and several major outlets have declared him the winner giving the...
View ArticleLVP Spanish Did You Knows
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View ArticleTexas GOP: Welcome to the Funny Farm. The time for change is long overdue
By Carolyn Shore Aresu as Libby Shaw.When I posted my return to the U.S. from France on Facebook this morning, one friend in Texas wrote" welcome back to the funny farm." And so I read yesterday and...
View ArticleUPDATED w/ Livestream: #StandWithWendy on the Anniversary of her Epic 13-hour...
One year ago today, state Senator Wendy Davis stood for 13 hours to filibuster Senate Bill 5, a draconian anti-choice bill. Tension and momentum built throughout the day, and then she was half-way...
View ArticleHow 'The People's Filibuster' Changed Texas Politics
Everyday on this planet, people experience a defining moment in their life… a marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, starting college, a new job… these events are significant to that individual, and...
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Kitchen Table Kibitzing 7/2: Mama Ain't Happy (video)
A little over one year ago, when it became clear to everyone watching state Senator Wendy Davis' filibuster that the Republicans in the Texas Senate were making up rules in order to force through...
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Wendy Davis volunteers have made 2 million calls!
I am so excited about being at the Netroots. It is so good for my soul to see the coming generation of activists roll up their sleeves and get to work. This is so very good for us all. I saw many of...
View ArticleArkansas Sees Huge ACA Benefits, Texas Pays
Texas’ neighbor to the Northeast has seen some big benefits from the Affordable Care Act, and more specifically the state’s uniquely crafted Private Option Expansion. Here’s the story from Andy Davis...
View ArticleA Big Deal: Texas' First Lieutenant Governor's Debate
For over two weeks, Texans have been wondering if there would be a Lieutenant Gubernatorial debate this year. Now we have the answer, as Dan Patrick has agreed to at least one of five debates proposed...
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