You Have No Privacy, Get Over It
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- June 12, 2013
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“My privacy has been violated”, came the outcry from the American public. ”The NSA is reading my emails!” Get over it people. You have not had privacy during most of your lifetime. Tracking back to the beginning of credit – as early as the mid-1800s – we began sacrificing our … Continue Reading →
State Comptroller Hustle – Where are the Women?
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- May 31, 2013
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This week, Susan Combs, State Comptroller, announced she will not seek re-election to the post and will not seek any other office. She is done. This immediately set off a flurry of activity among potential Republican candidates. Some announced immediately, like Senator Glenn Hegar. Others are considering running, including the … Continue Reading →
Sine Die!!!! Just Kidding……..
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- May 28, 2013
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Just when we thought it was actually over and we could exhale our collective breath, the Governor called the Texas Legislature back into Session. For the first time in several Sessions, the Legislature got along a little better this year. They worked together to address some of the major issues … Continue Reading →
A Week Without Council
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- May 24, 2013
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Around holidays, City Council takes a week off from meeting. It is always a relief to those of us who track them in addition to our many other duties. However, the Council Members and their staffs continue to work. And, work hard. I have received multiple emails from Council this … Continue Reading →
Houston City Council Contests – 2013
In 2011, 7 new Council Members were elected and they took office in 2012. This was the largest freshman class in a very long time and it has created an interesting Council. For 2013, we are absolutely certain that there will be at least 3 new Council Members due to … Continue Reading →
Time to Pay Attention to City Races
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- May 20, 2013
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The time has come for us to start pondering the upcoming City of Houston races. The Texas Legislature is wrapping up their work. Congress will soon slow down for summer and the heat will rise in Houston. Along with the rising temps will come the rise in political rhetoric. Mayor … Continue Reading →
State of the City
The Mayor presented her annual State of the City address today. This was her fourth time to take the stage for this annual event hosted by the Greater Houston Partnership and her experience was evident. Clearly, Mayor Parker was ready for this speech and did one of the best jobs … Continue Reading →
RIP Margaret Thatcher
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- April 8, 2013
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When America was deep in the midst of its second wave of feminism, Margaret Thatcher was climbing the political ladder in the U.K. She was years ahead of most American women. Thatcher was a political powerhouse within Parliament and was elected Prime Minister in 1979 when she moved into Down … Continue Reading →
NPR Interview: Houston City Council Candidates Line up for At-Large Position 3
- By Katrina Esco
- April 1, 2013
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Below is the featured audio from KUHF 88.7 FM on the upcoming Houston City Council elections. Listen as we discuss an overview of the candidates including mayor, and the race for at-large position 3 [audio]:
The GOP and George P….
The Republican Party has been evaluating their message and overall approach since they lost the general election for President in 2012. Republicans went into that election with high expectations that they could defeat the incumbent and secure the White House. Most pundits agreed. At that time, President Obama’s ratings were … Continue Reading →