Monthly Archives: August 2015

Texas Progressive Alliance Blog Roundup August 3, 2015

Posted on August 5, 2015 by nonsequiteuse

The Texas Progressive Alliance prefers Attorneys General who aren’t themselves lawbreakers as it brings you this week’s roundup. Off the Kuff is dismayed but not surprised by the business community’s apathy about the coming effects of climate change in Texas. … Continue reading →

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¡Basta de Mentiras!

Posted on August 4, 2015 by nonsequiteuse

Watching Sen. John Cornyn and others beat up on the truth when talking about Planned Parenthood in yesterday’s debate over S.1881, which they lost, made me realize that there is no more perfect description of the GOP, and title for a … Continue reading →

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But Money’s Fungible! Another Planned Parenthood & Federal Funds Myth Explained

Posted on August 2, 2015 by nonsequiteuse

Since 1976, neither Planned Parenthood nor any other healthcare provider has received federal Medicaid funds for the provision of abortion services, except in very rare instances of rape, incest, or threat to the life of the mother. [By the way, … Continue reading →

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Five Facts, One Conclusion, One Opinion, One Prediction

Posted on August 2, 2015 by nonsequiteuse

Fact: Since 1976, the Hyde Amendment has barred the use of federal Medicaid funds for abortion, except in cases of rape, incest, or the necessity of saving the life of the mother. Fact: Senator Ted Cruz and many of his colleagues … Continue reading →

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