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Doing Business in Texas the Republican Way

Posted on February 24, 2015 by

I am a small business owner, and an investor in two businesses that offer accommodations to the public, and I am here to tell you that Republican elected officials in Austin and elsewhere are impediments to doing business in the … Continue reading →

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#GiveToWendy Today & Let’s Win Texas

Posted on October 17, 2014 by

Here’s the deal. We know who all of the possible voters are. What we don’t know is which ones of them are going to show up and vote. Please make a contribution to Wendy Davis’s campaign for governor today. You … Continue reading →

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These Sneakers Were Made for Filibustering. And Block Walking.

Posted on October 7, 2014 by

There is only one way that Wendy Davis will beat Greg Abbott. Just one. She has to get more votes than he does. That’s the only way Leticia Van de Putte will beat Dan Patrick, too. More votes. And you only have one. … Continue reading →

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Greg Abbott, Tilting At Windmills

Posted on January 25, 2014 by

The top issue on Greg Abbott’s campaign website is this pledge: End ObamaCare: Committed to Fighting and Repealing an Unconstitutional Tax I understand that there are plenty of people who don’t like the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare, and obviously, … Continue reading →

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Greg Abbott to Texans: Get Off My Lush, Green Lawn

Posted on November 10, 2013 by

For the next year, I’ll be telling at least these two stories about Greg Abbott over and over again. Understanding them is critical to understanding what kind of governor he would be—a governor who is concerned about making sure he … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Training in Houston for Wendy Davis 10/10/13

Posted on October 8, 2013 by

Battleground Texas will host a training this Thursday night. From their website: Join us as we discuss how we will expand the electorate in Texas, and get out the vote in November 2014. Our special guest speaker will be Senator … Continue reading →

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13 Ways To Volunteer on a Campaign (& Counting)

Posted on October 3, 2013 by

The thing about democracy, beloveds, is that it is not neat, orderly, or quiet. It requires a certain relish for confusion. ~ Molly Ivins I would add that, in addition to being messy, disorderly, and loud, democracy requires you to … Continue reading →

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