Weekly Texas Round-Up
Blue 19th wonders: Can someone ask Randy Neugebauer why he hates college students?
Evan at the Houston GLBT Political Caucus Blog asks where’s Human Rights Campaign as leaders in congress are considering leaving transgender works out of ENDA because, unlike other GLBT political organizations, H.R.C. has been silent so far, and that’s unacceptable.
In How are these alike? Fort Worth and Wise County TXsharon of Bluedaze warns Fort Worth residents about the dangers of Barnett Shale drilling, conflicts of interest and good old boy politics.
McBlogger goes all medieval on the Texas Transportation Commission’s derriere… Like toll roads? Not McBlogger!
Texas Kaos community member Carol Gee gives a primer on terms we’re all going to need to become much more familiar with in 50 Ways to Understand the Protect America Act.
Managing diabetes is a real pain, according to PDiddie at Brains and Eggs.
WCNews at Eye on Williamson analyzes the latest actions regarding HD-52 in Krusee’s Influence And Credibility Are Gone, Time For HD-52 To Start Over.
BossKitty at Blue Bloggin notes that Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin), representing the 25th District of Texas, hits Bush in the nose again, and this time its on SCHIP. She also tells about some of the antics of Pete Sessions (R-Dallas) on the vote–and how that’s all about earmarks.
In a pair of posts, Nat-Wu at Three Wise Men asks if the city of Irving is practicing racist law enforcement.
Off the Kuff takes a look at State Proposition 2, which an education bond issue that should not be confused with the Houston ISD’s more controversial referendum.
Over at Stop Cornyn, Matt tells us how John Cornyn has once again voted against Texas Children. Another post at Stop Cornyn notes just how out of touch Cornyn’s vote was.
Texas Toad at North Texas Liberal talks about the Project Farm Team meeting, with guest speaker Vince Leibowitz, and how that organization can turn Denton County blue.
The Texas Blue, one of the recent additions to the Texas Progressive Alliance has an audio interview with State Representative Kirk England, who discusses his background and what motivated his recent decision to switch from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party.
Vince at Capitol Annex tells us how Rick Perry’s decision to order the state’s two largest retirement systems to divest in Iranian-related investments could cause a special session.
Refinish69 at Doing My Part For The Left gives his views about people saying elect any Democrat and why he thinks that is total BS in Rick Noriega, Dan Grant and John Edwards 3 Great Democrats To Get Elected
Half Empty’scoverage of a presentation by Hank Gilbert makes note of what a huge issue the Trans Texas Corridor is. Hal attended Hank Gilbert’s informative discussion on Saturday and reports.
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October 1st, 2007 at 10:18 am
About ENDA, the Dems have engaged in a cynical attempt to divide the LGBT community. Shame on them ! The dems are not our friends..look and listen carefully to both Clintons..Look what happened after their watch in 96 - lots of talk , then lots of caving in. And its been downhill ever since. WE need an inclusive ENDA Only that will do …read some of the comments on Pams House Blend. There is an the Texas example of Mrs Byrd whose family member was brutally dragged behind a truck when the shrub was gov. She would not support a hate crimes bill that did not include LGBT. HRC is a political action PAC , not a human rights group. Thats important to remember. Both Pelosi and Barney Frank should be ashamed of themselves..trying to divide the LGBT community , fortunately most of us are old enough to remember how we get things done. We owe Larry Kramer and ACT UP a debt of gratitude. WE also owe our TG community a debt of gratitude for they often do not pass..and face the brunt of discrimination. A enda bill that does not include the T is NO bill. What about those of us who do not conform to gender appearence expections ? There are also lessons from NY where a bill passed without the T and people still face much discrimination..And discrimination KILLS.
United we stand - divided we fall. No one gets left behind. NO more BS.
Politicians on both sides exploit the LGBT community. We will leave no one behind. And we are watching the dems carefully..they want to be seen as more liberal but are they really…NO ! - they like the most politicians are in it for themselves. SHAME ON THEM.