The Texas Progressive Alliance really hopes that Blue Bell can recover as it brings you the blog post roundup from last week.
Off the Kuff cheered on the latest effort by the federal government to force the state of Texas to expand Medicaid already.
Libby Shaw, at Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos wants voters to know that voting for mean and stupid people, or not voting at all, has consequences, because Texas' refusal to expand Medicaid may Result in higher premiums for the insured.
From WCNews at Eye on Williamson: The "big three" had a breakfast brouhaha this week and Dan Patrick got his feelings hurt. Hurt Feelings and Thin Skin - Session's Getting Good.
Socratic Gadfly listed three numbers to remember — 67, 3, $10 — in 2016 elections.
CouldBeTrue of South Texas Chisme noticed a few cases of Texas law officers allegedly acting inappropriately here and here. These cases should be rare, not a daily occurrence.
Even the lawyer who argued -- and won -- the Citizens United case at the Supreme Court five years ago thinks our political system is broken. But his solutions for it involve removing even more of what remains of the tattered restrictions on financial contributions, and if you want to know the specifics, "you'll have to pay him for that". PDiddie at Brains and Eggs knows that this kind of mercenary political adviser is as large a part of the problem as the money itself.
Neil at All People Have Value says it seems there are more reasons than ever for people and corporations to break and ignore our laws. All People Have Value is part of NeilAquino.com.
Texas Vox points out that the polluter protection bill is headed for a vote in the Texas House.
Nonsequiteuse wants you to watch the video, or read the transcript, of Rep. Jessica Farrar's declaration that she will not yield while Republicans deny Texans human rights and dignity.
Early voting begins today in Lewisville's municipal elections, reports the Texan-Journal, and Stace at Dos Centavos reports on the Alief bond initiative and the special election for AISD 4.
And jobsanger shoots down ten of the NRA's pro-gun myths.
And here are some posts of interest from other Texas blogs.
"Mercy Killers", a one-man play about a moving love story and a fearless look at health care in America, comes to Texas this month and next. Michael Milligan’s blue collar “Joe” is forced to re-examine his red state ideals as he faces wrenching choices in the care of his beloved wife. The Rag Blog has details on the Austin performance, and there are three shows scheduled in Houston at the end of this week.
Somervell County Salon reminds her former state representative, Ag Commissioner Sid Miller, that not everyone in Texas wants their children to be unhealthy little fatties.
Carol Morgan observes that when the Tea Party's ignorance aligns itself with power in the Texas Lege, you get a session full of gun bills, restrictions on women's health, tax cuts, vouchers, and more tax cuts.
Randy Bear, recently relocated to Arkansas, explains how that state managed to avoid Indiana-ing itself.
The Texas Election Law Blog calls for executive action to mitigate the damage being done to voting rights by the Supreme Court.
Lone Star Q knocks Sen. Donna Campbell for an amazingly hypocritical Facebook status update.
The TSTA Blog says a voucher bill is a voucher bill no matter what its proponents want to call it.
Raise Your Hand Texas presented its testimony against said voucher bill.
Paradise In Hell wonders if the "Texas Miracle" was based on anything other than high oil prices.
Better Texas Blog explains just what the federal government's threat to discontinue the uncompensated care waiver unless Texas expands Medicaid is all about.
Equality Texas urges the city of San Antonio to take seriously the task of enforcing its non-discrimination ordinance.
Diary of a Mad Trial Lawyer asks: are we a Christian nation if it is a crime to help people and pets?
Off the Kuff cheered on the latest effort by the federal government to force the state of Texas to expand Medicaid already.
Libby Shaw, at Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos wants voters to know that voting for mean and stupid people, or not voting at all, has consequences, because Texas' refusal to expand Medicaid may Result in higher premiums for the insured.
From WCNews at Eye on Williamson: The "big three" had a breakfast brouhaha this week and Dan Patrick got his feelings hurt. Hurt Feelings and Thin Skin - Session's Getting Good.
Socratic Gadfly listed three numbers to remember — 67, 3, $10 — in 2016 elections.
CouldBeTrue of South Texas Chisme noticed a few cases of Texas law officers allegedly acting inappropriately here and here. These cases should be rare, not a daily occurrence.
Even the lawyer who argued -- and won -- the Citizens United case at the Supreme Court five years ago thinks our political system is broken. But his solutions for it involve removing even more of what remains of the tattered restrictions on financial contributions, and if you want to know the specifics, "you'll have to pay him for that". PDiddie at Brains and Eggs knows that this kind of mercenary political adviser is as large a part of the problem as the money itself.
Neil at All People Have Value says it seems there are more reasons than ever for people and corporations to break and ignore our laws. All People Have Value is part of NeilAquino.com.
Texas Vox points out that the polluter protection bill is headed for a vote in the Texas House.
Nonsequiteuse wants you to watch the video, or read the transcript, of Rep. Jessica Farrar's declaration that she will not yield while Republicans deny Texans human rights and dignity.
Early voting begins today in Lewisville's municipal elections, reports the Texan-Journal, and Stace at Dos Centavos reports on the Alief bond initiative and the special election for AISD 4.
And jobsanger shoots down ten of the NRA's pro-gun myths.
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And here are some posts of interest from other Texas blogs.
"Mercy Killers", a one-man play about a moving love story and a fearless look at health care in America, comes to Texas this month and next. Michael Milligan’s blue collar “Joe” is forced to re-examine his red state ideals as he faces wrenching choices in the care of his beloved wife. The Rag Blog has details on the Austin performance, and there are three shows scheduled in Houston at the end of this week.
Somervell County Salon reminds her former state representative, Ag Commissioner Sid Miller, that not everyone in Texas wants their children to be unhealthy little fatties.
Carol Morgan observes that when the Tea Party's ignorance aligns itself with power in the Texas Lege, you get a session full of gun bills, restrictions on women's health, tax cuts, vouchers, and more tax cuts.
Randy Bear, recently relocated to Arkansas, explains how that state managed to avoid Indiana-ing itself.
The Texas Election Law Blog calls for executive action to mitigate the damage being done to voting rights by the Supreme Court.
Lone Star Q knocks Sen. Donna Campbell for an amazingly hypocritical Facebook status update.
The TSTA Blog says a voucher bill is a voucher bill no matter what its proponents want to call it.
Raise Your Hand Texas presented its testimony against said voucher bill.
Paradise In Hell wonders if the "Texas Miracle" was based on anything other than high oil prices.
Better Texas Blog explains just what the federal government's threat to discontinue the uncompensated care waiver unless Texas expands Medicaid is all about.
Equality Texas urges the city of San Antonio to take seriously the task of enforcing its non-discrimination ordinance.
Diary of a Mad Trial Lawyer asks: are we a Christian nation if it is a crime to help people and pets?
