Monthly Archives: January 2011

No Means No, and Rape Means Rape

Posted on January 29, 2011 by

Texas has the Legislative Council, an office responsible for drafting bills for our legislators so that the bills represent the intent of the sponsor without creating mass chaos or violating the constitution. Most of the mistakes legislators make that the … Continue reading →

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Bad Hair or Badass?

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

Perhaps I’m naïve, but it makes no sense to me that Bill White is opting to sit out of the upcoming senate race. White has spent a great deal of time and money building statewide name recognition, and attracted a … Continue reading →

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For Shirley Hockenberry

Posted on January 22, 2011 by

Normally, I’m competitive, but someone else has knocked me out as top fundraiser for the Race Against Violence, and I don’t care. She’s racing in memory of a friend, Shirley Hockenberry. Shirley was killed by her husband. They were divorcing. … Continue reading →

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Our Tiniest Tenants

Posted on January 22, 2011 by

I’m sitting here trying not to have what Far Side cartoonist so aptly called a cumulative attack of the willies. [The cartoon showed the janitor at the zoo in total meltdown mode when, after years of mopping up in the … Continue reading →

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Trash Tax

Posted on January 22, 2011 by

We are lucky to be part of the 25% of homes in Houston with single-stream recycling. If you are not, your big bin may be a long time coming. Without a mandatory trash collection fee, which two mayors have rejected, … Continue reading →

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