by Len Hart, The Existentialist CowboyConnect some dots: upon the 911 pretext, the US invaded Afghanistan whose ‘cash crop’ [...]
Barbara Ann was the first Democrat in the state to file at TDP headquarters on the first day of filing. She is committed to the race and determined to win. After filing, BAR held a press conference that gained much coverage with 5 television stations, [...] Power to the People! Head over to Texas Vox to learn more about the Fair Elections Now Act.
Xanthippas at Three Wise Men airs out some thoughts on the escalation of [...]
by Len Hart, The Existentialist Cowboy
What do Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis and Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee have in common? Policies that come back to bite their ass. All good intentions aside, any attempt to grant “Second Chance” to convicted felons is ‘Russian Roulette” at [...]
The Texas Progressive Alliance welcomes everyone back from the Thanksgiving Holiday with these highlights from the blogs.
TXsharon has arranged by area 60 TCEQ fugitive emission videos obtained via the Texas Public Information Act. The videos were taken throughout the Barnett Shale area using a GasFindIR (Infrared) camera. Find [...]
The Texas Cloverleaf clues you in on why you can’t breathe in Denton County– gas drillers!
WCNews at Eye On Williamson has some Thoughts on Straus’ Interim Charges – including topics like [...]
Countdown
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and [...]
by Len Hart, The Existentialist Cowboy
A nation in which about one half of the population openly pines for the murder of the only fairly elected president in some 9 years is finished. The writing is on the wall. The America that most of us [...]
Gilbert Says His Energy Plan Would Help Bring More Solar Projects To State
TYLER-Democratic gubernatorial candidate Hank Gilbert (D-Whitehouse) said this morning that yesterday’s announcement that a large solar panel factory will be built in Arizona instead of Texas should be a wake up call for the state-and one [...]
It is certain that Barbara Ann Radnofsky will be on the ballot for the Democrats in 2010; we don’t know who will be on the ballot for the Republicans. Radnofsky will formally announce her candidacy for Texas Attorney General and her December 3 filling [...]
Kay Bailey Hutchinson once again can’t decide what to do. Another fine Texas Republican who can’t do what they say. Kay’s version of the Texas two step or three or four step goes something like this
July 29, 2009 Dallas Morning News:
“Formal announcement: I am in. Then the actual [...]
TXsharon continues to follow the abuses of Aruba Petroleum in a Barnett Shale backyard and Wednesday the Wise County Messenger picked up [...]
by Len Hart, The Existentialist CowboyProposes Overhaul Of Environmental Regulatory Agency, Increasing Renewable Portfolio Standard
AUSTIN-Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Hank Gilbert unveiled a series of bold, common sense addressing energy and the environment on Wednesday in Austin.
With Lady Bird Lake and the skyline of one of America’s ten greenest cities as his backdrop, Gilbert called [...]
TXsharon continues to report from a backyard in the Barnett Shale. Despite all the local and national press on drilling related toxins, carcinogens [...]
by Len Hart, The Existentialist CowboyCalls For Premium Rollback, Prior Approval Of Rate Hikes, Elected Insurance Commissioner
HOUSTON-Democratic gubernatorial candidate Hank Gilbert (D-Whitehouse) called for bold and comprehensive insurance reform including a 20 percent insurance premium rollback and an elected insurance commissioner during a press conference in Houston.
“Insurance companies are putting the squeeze on [...]
by Len Hart, The Existentialist Cowboy
The status quo for health insurers is minimalist investment in customers, maximum investment into political influence. Greasy palms are the face of public health insurance in congress. Genuine discussion about cost effectiveness and practical application take a back seat to the fears of equity in overall [...]
by Len Hart, The Existentialist Cowboy
FASCISM is a radical and authoritarian nationalist political ideology defined by a corporatist economic ideology enforced by a dictatorial regime which, in turn, is supported by a symbiotic business/corporate community.
In pre-war Germany, Hitler held a meeting with his [...]
THURSDAY: Hank Gilbert will unveil comprehensive transportation reform policy in Fort Worth.
FORT WORTH-Democratic gubernatorial candidate Hank Gilbert will unveil “Getting Texas Moving Again,” his comprehensive transportation reform policy in Fort Worth-the same day as the Texas Transportation Commission is meeting in the city.
WHO: Hank Gilbert, Democratic Candidate [...]
For Immediate Release Press Release
October 26, 2009. Houston, TX. Barbara Ann Radnofsky, 2010 Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General, is launching her [...]
by Len Hart, The Existentialist Cowboy
In theory, a near worthless dollar is great for American manufacturers, American jobs. Lower costs for American goods means US exports should rise, reducing our trade deficit and helping pay off the national debt! That’s the theory, the [...]
Gilbert Campaign Launches Rapid Response Website
Site Is First For Statewide Democratic Candidate In Texas
TYLER-The campaign of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Hank Gilbert Monday afternoon launched “The Scoop,” the first online rapid response website powered by a Democratic gubernatorial campaign in Texas history.
The site is located at http://TheScoop.HankGilbert.com.
Although Texas [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2009
STATEMENT OF HANK GILBERT, DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR,
ON DALLAS COUNTY SAME-SEX DIVORCE DECISION
TYLER-Hank Gilbert, Democratic candidate or governor, issued the following statement concerning the decision in Dallas County on Tuesday granting a same-sex couple married in Massachusetts a divorce in Texas:
“A private matter [...]
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Says Governor Should Step Up And Take Responsibility For Texans Going Hungry
TYLER—Hank Gilbert, Democratic candidate for Texas governor, said Monday that the crisis in food stamp application processing—which could ultimately lead to a loss of federal funds for the state—was [...]
GUEST POST: by Len Hart, The Existentialist Cowboy
The ascension (apotheosis?) of every GOP ‘President’ is inevitably accompanied by much GOP salivating over the prospects of getting their greedy, crooked mitts on your Social Security. Thus it was just over eight years ago when George [...]
All the debate about the launching of “Public Option” Health Care seems to focus on those who actually HAVE health care. Those with jobs, where their employer has pre-selected an insurance package, are being convinced their employer will dump that insurance forcing them to take the “Public Option”. OK! [...]
I have been seeking a meaningful answer to the many shortcomings American families encounter with health care. Our House proposal has now won endorsement from the American Medical Association, AARP, and Consumers Union. But [...]
It’s Monday and it’s time for another version of the Texas Progressive Alliance weekly highlight reel.
Off the Kuff suggests that a pro-science PAC could do a lot of good, nationally and in Texas.
WCNews at Eye On Williamson reminds [...]
What does the national media focus on for two weeks? The high drama of a controversial musical artist who has the audacity of dying. News that effects each and every person on this planet is buried under hype [...]
Now that we’ve celebrated another birthday for America, it’s time for the weekly Texas Progressive Alliance blog roundup. Here are your highlights from the holiday week.
The loss of Ron Artest from the Rockets to the Lakers (essentially a trade for Trevor Arista) is [...]
It’s Fourth of July week, and so it’s time for an extra-patriotic rendition of the Texas Progressive Alliance blog roundup.
Off the Kuff takes a look at the latest Lyceum poll on the Governor and Senate races in Texas.
Neil at Texas Liberal suggests that [...]
It’s Monday, the day after the first day of summer, and it’s time for another Texas Progressive Alliance blog roundup.
President Obama, Bill White, and John Sharp are all in the same sinking DOMA boat. The Texas Cloverleaf comes off of hiatus to tell you [...]
Her Name Was Neda…
Early today, a beautiful young woman, Philosophy Student, Neda Soltani, was demonstrating in Tehran, along with her father. When friction between the Basiji – the brutal packs [...]
And that is how it started. Thirty years of frustration boiled over with stolen votes and continued lies. Thirty years ago when the Iranians revolted, this is not the government they expected. Today Iranians live under a theocratic dictatorship.
Remember in America, when George Bush and his [...]
If the state of Medicare and Veteran’s Health Care is an example, of how the US Government runs medical service, the Uninsured American Public should be very afraid. If I had to choose between high priced arrogant profiteering insurance corporations and uninspired, underpaid, [...] 
It’s Monday, and that means it’s time once again to present the best of the Texas Progressive Alliance blog posts for the week.
TXsharon can’t choose one post this week! It’s a toss up between the aerial video view of Barnett Shale Industrial Wasteland Texas [...]
‘Act of cowardice’ says museum shooter James von Brunn’s son
The son of the bigot who stormed the U.S. Holocaust Museum issued an apology yesterday to the family of slain guard Stephen Johns – and he called [...]
It’s Monday, and that means it is time for another edition of the Texas Progressive Alliance’s weekly round-up.
Neil at Texas Liberal writes about the relocation of the National Cash Register company from Dayton, Ohio to Georgia. Treating people like dirt for 200 years gives Southern [...]
This week from the Texas Progressive Alliance blogs, emission from drilling are more than cars and airports, women are running things in Denton County, Liberty University Democrats lose their recognition, President Obama’s political coalition leaves out the far-right and the poor, and much more on [...]
If It’s Really Bad, Ship It to West Texas – The PCBs of the Hudson River
Heading to Texas, Hudson’s Toxic Mud Stirs Town: NY Times May 31, 2009
EUNICE, N.M. — There are not many towns in America that would welcome [...]
by Len Hart, The Existentialist Cowboy
Among several sticky tar babies Bush left Obama the worst are: Guantanamo, torture, capital war crimes! The clock is ticking for Obama. The time for ‘good faith’ is running out! Unless Obama moves to close Guantanamo now and end [...]
by Len Hart, The Existentialist Cowboy
Barack Obama has had his 100 days! The honeymoon is over! The gloves are off! Mr. Obama, tear down those illegal prisons!
Two thousand pictures of Americans performing acts of savage torture on prisoners will not be released to [...]
DollarsAndSense.org
With the current state of US and world economy, the alternative to jumping out a window, committing a heinous crime or planting your pup tent under an overpass, is retire early and collect your meager social security check at general delivery. Yes, [...]
DollarsAndSense.org
With the current state of US and world economy, the alternative to jumping out a window, committing a heinous crime or planting your pup tent under an overpass, is retire early and collect your meager social security check at general delivery. Yes, [...]
It’s a special Memorial Day edition of the Texas Progressive Alliance weekly blog roundup. Here are the highlights:
WhosPlayin only had Random Thoughts this week, but guest blogger Calvin Tillman – mayor of Dish, TX – weighed in with his thoughts on the Stacked Deck [...]
by Len Hart, The Existentialist Cowboy
K street –DC’s lobby district –pimps America but it is the American people who get screwed! The US government is increasingly answerable to foreign governments rather than to the American electorate. A previous EC article charged that Rupert Murdoch [...]
It’s Monday, and that means it is time for another edition of the Texas Progressive Alliance’s weekly round-up.
The city of DISH, TX is one of several municipalities that have already adopted a resolution calling for the repeal of Big [...]
One-Time Economic Recovery Payment
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This law provides for a one-time economic recovery payment of $250 to people who get certain types of Federal benefits.
Who will receive the one-time $250 economic recovery payment?
The law provides [...]
It’s Monday — time for another edition of the Texas Progressive Alliance’s weekly blog roundup.
How would Republicans handle a pandemic? CouldBeTrue of South Texas Chisme knows. They’d hunker down. Get out their guns and shoot anybody with a runny nose.
After a record [...]
Texas Constitution and Statutes
Texas Legislature cranking out variety of stiffer penalties for obscure crimes
Despite pledges to reverse Texas’ “lock ‘em up” reputation, House lawmakers continue to expand the state’s penal code, tacking tougher penalties onto increasingly obscure crimes. Despite pledges [...]
It is Monday, and that means it is time for another edition of the Texas Progressive Alliance’s weekly blog round up.
The Senate this past week passed a bill to reform the state’s unemployment insurance laws in a way that would allow us to accept [...]
When tiny terrorists come knocking, can you afford to stay home when you get the flu? Do you have insurance? Is you job secure? Is your boss sympathetic to the larger picture of workplace health and it’s effect on PUBLIC HEALTH? The United States is talking [...] 
It’s TPA blog roundup time!
What a week this has been. Rick Perry got all worked up at a tea bagging party and threatened to secede from the Union. Pirates are making headlines. What century are we in? Need an update? Here’s this week’s Texas Progressive Alliance [...]
It’s Monday, and that means it is time for yet another edition of the TEXAS Progressive Alliance’s Weekly Round-Up.
CouldBeTrue of South Texas Chismes noticed Fort Bend County was slapped by the DOJ for actual election integrity problems. Voters were illegally denied provisional ballots [...]
It is Monday, and that means it is time for another edition of the Texas Progressive Alliance’s weekly blog round-up. Here is your round-up for April 6, 2009.
Neil at Texas Liberal writes about Off the Kuff takes a look.
Justin at AAA-Fund Blog [...]
It’s Monday, and that means it is time for another edition of the Texas Progressive Alliance’s Weekly Blog Round Up.
Phillip Martin of Burnt Orange Report is feeling proud to have a Democrat in the Oval Office in his post, President Barack Obama: [...]
Democratic Sr Senator (CT) Chris Dodd on Budget & Economy - during 2008 Presidential campaignQ: Pres. Bush proposes “mortgage rates for homeowners with spotty credit histories would be temporarily frozen under a nearly completed agreement between top Bush administration officials and a broad [...]
Vince of Capitol Annex took a new look at the latest creationist attack [...]
“Plan for the future because that’s where you are going to spend the rest of your life.” Mark Twain
Scientists predict one-meter sea level rise by 2100
STOCKHOLM, March 10 (Xinhua) — Climate scientists warned on Tuesday that sea level rise [...]
Can Marijuana Help Rescue California’s Economy?
“The state of California is in a very, very precipitous economic plight. It’s in the toilet,” says California Democratic state assemblyman Tom Ammiano. “It looks very, very bleak, with layoffs and foreclosures, and schools closing or [...]
jobsanger knows that more money needs to be raised to pay for needed improvements and repairs to America’s infrastructure, but he remains convinced that the Mileage [...]
It’s the first of another week, and that means it’s time to look at some of the best posts by TPA members in the last week. Here are this week’s submissions:
McBlogger takes a look at possibilities for 2010.
Bay Area Houston is following a bill [...]
WhosPlayin presents a short video about what oil and gas pipelines have done to Dish, TX.
CouldBeTrue of South Texas Chisme encourages adults not Republicans to frame and address [...]
The Recovery Rebate Credit is a one-time benefit for people who didn’t receive their full Economic Stimulus Payment in 2008 and whose circumstances may have changed for 2009, making them eligible now for some or all of the unpaid 2008 portion.
Your Recovery Rebate [...]
Bill proposes ISPs, Wi-Fi keep logs for police
Politicians are calling for a federal law to save Internet users’ records for police use
Law would apply to all Internet providers and operators of millions of Wi-Fi spots
It would require providers to keep records for [...] President Obama’s campaign has given to charity a $4,600 campaign donation from fugitive money man R. Allen Stanford, who is accused of $8 billion in fraud.
A former campaign aide said the president’s campaign donated the money to the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless.
Sen. John McCain [...]
Off the Kuff takes a look at the early possibilities for the Democratic nomination for Governor in 2010.
Vince at Capitol Annex takes a serious look at Speaker [...]
Debris falling in Texas, possibly from satellites
DALLAS – The Federal Aviation Administration has received numerous reports of falling debris across Texas, which could be related to a recent satellite collision.
Some of the callers around midmorning Sunday reported what looked like a fireball in the sky.
FAA [...]
TXsharon made another video this week and it’s gross! Watch it on Bluedaze then answer this question and this question if you can and [...]
You must be hinting at something, Mr. StrangeLove. The consequences of kicking out a viral administration must be awful for the viruses. Do you have revenge on your mind? Do your buddies ‘over there’ have your orders memorized? Dick Cheney, can’t you just leave us alone?
In her first ever YouTube video, TXsharon shows the emissions boiling into the air when a Barnett Shale gas well undergoes hydraulic fracture.
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. issued a subpoena to Karl Rove requiring him to testify regarding his role in the Bush administration’s politicization of the Department of Justice, including the U.S. attorney firings and the prosecution of former [...]
Despicable, reprehensible, disgusting and completely without conscience. Citigroup, who accepted taxpayer funded TARP funds, has purchased a corporate jet. According to Citi, they did not use taxpayer money for their Dassault Falcon 7X jet.
Someone please explain to me, what’s the difference if they used [...]
Would you like a Cheeseburger in Paradise made from Texas Black Angus raised on drilling waste? Get yours at [...]
“Israel’s right to defend itself”
Where to get footage of Gaza” requests from film makers, activists, etc- free commons license, Al_jazeera’s Gaza Footage
Gaza – The Blood-Soaked U.S.-Israeli “Ceasefire”
BBC refuses to broadcast charity appeal for Gaza aid
Israel promises troops legal [...] President Obama sent White House Counsel Greg Craig went to [...]
Change has come to [...]
