Dale Henry Campaign WebsiteIn the past 125 years, Texas has had only two Railroad Commissioners who have been effective advocates for the people. I’d like to be the third. My name is Dale Henry, and I want to be your Railroad Commissioner. For too … [Read more...]
Gas well leaks methane gas. House blows up.
Get ready Cowtown! Part Of House Blown Off In ExplosionFive families were forced to stay in hotels overnight because of the explosion. The Bainbridge Fire Department said people were calling, complaining of a smell of smoke inside the home on English … [Read more...]
A few of my least favorite things
News from today:Oceans' growing acidity alarms scientists Forget about sea levels rising as glaciers and polar ice melt, and increasing water temperatures affecting global weather patterns. As the oceans absorb more and more carbon dioxide and other … [Read more...]
The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism
I just ordered this book on the recommendation of a friend.Only a crisis actual or perceived produces real change. ~Milton FriedmanWe've had a few crisis lately and more on the way... … [Read more...]
Here’s the weekly TPA blog round up
It's beginning to look a lot like Monday, every where you go. Take a look at the blogs and posts glistening once again with threads and comments aglow. It's beginning to look a lot like Monday, Round-ups on ev'ry blog, but the prettiest sight to see … [Read more...]
[Today, the Texas Progressive Alliance honors its 2007 Texan of the Year. This year, the Alliance elected to recognize a number of other Texans who have contributed to Texas politics and the Progressive cause during 2007. This week, leading up to the … [Read more...]
Clever Bumper Sticker
Mario Gallegos, TPA Gold Star Texan of the Year
[This year, in addition to recognizing its Texan of the Year (which will come this Friday), the Texas Progressive Alliance elected to recognize a number of other Texans who have contributed to Texas politics and the Progressive cause during 2007. … [Read more...]
Texas is all about John Edwards
You can see a graph of the latest DFT poll on BOR. Here are the numbers:31% John Edwards24% Barack Obama20% Hillary Clinton13% Dennis Kucinich06% Joe Biden05% Bill Richardson01% Chris Dodd00% Mike GravelAnd he stacks up better against the Republicans … [Read more...]
Get on board before it’s too late. Find the moral courage.
Molly Ivins, TPA Gold Star Texan of the Year.
This year, in addition to recognizing its Texan of the Year (which will come this Friday), the Texas Progressive Alliance elected to recognize a number of other Texans who have contributed to Texas politics and the Progressive cause during 2007. This … [Read more...]
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