Monday, February 11, 2013

The Weekly Wrangle

The Texas Progressive Alliance sends its best wishes for an early spring to everyone digging out from last week's blizzard as it brings you this week's roundup.

The school finance ruling has been handed down, and it could be a game-changer for schools and the Legislature. Off the Kuff explains.

The Democrats in the Texas House are trying to show that the GOP doesn't care about public education. They should, since it's been the best winning strategy for Texas Democrats in the recent past. WCNews at Eye on Williamson posts on this week's news from the Lege: Texas House Democrats have a plan.

"Tip your server, save the world" is a suitable mantra for living in the second decade of the 21st century. PDiddie at Brains and Eggs shares the message of transforming everything you can, within the reach of your own arm, from Will Pitt.  

CouldBeTrue of South Texas Chisme is watching Ted Cruz hissy fit no votes on anything and everything, including no on the Violence Against Women Act.

Neil at Texas Liberal wrote that President Obama's policies on the uses of drones will lead to abuses both internationally and at home.

Over at TexasKaos, lightseeker explains how corporate school reform is The Stupid on Steroids. Give it a look.

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