Category: Politics and Elections

A Tale of Two Conventions

A Tale of Two Conventions

As soon we got off the plane in Denver, you could feel that something special was about to take place. There were people holding signs of all types. We talked to delegates from all over the country. What was more, there were people in town for vacation or to visit,...

Roland Martin secures interview with Michelle Obama on TV One

Roland Martin secures interview with Michelle Obama on TV One

Big ups as usual to my chapter brother Roland Martin for securing an interview with Michelle Obama.   August 21, 2008 –Michelle Obama sits down with TV One commentator Roland Martin to discuss a wide range of topics that provide a personal glimpse of the presumptive Democratic Presidential candidate’s spouse, her...

John McCain’s Homeownership:  Can anyone help him find out how many he has?

John McCain’s Homeownership: Can anyone help him find out how many he has?

How many houses does John McCain own? Well it’s seven. You and I know that, but apparently he doesn’t. Barack Obama’s latest campaign ad titled Seven highlights this fact, along with McCain’s belief that “the fundamentals of our economy are strong.” Barack Obama goes further on these themes in a...

STATE REP. JOHN DAVIS VOTED AGAINST HONORING BARBARA JORDAN, SEEKS RE-ELECTION IN NOVEMBER

STATE REP. JOHN DAVIS VOTED AGAINST HONORING BARBARA JORDAN, SEEKS RE-ELECTION IN NOVEMBER

I know that the lines that divide Democrats and Republicans are strong. But how can anyone explain their vote against honoring the late great Barbara Jordan? But that’s exactly what State Representative John Davis (R-Clear Lake) and his counterparts did during the 79th Session of the Texas Legislature in 2005....

Dallas South joins Texas Progressive Alliance

Dallas South joins Texas Progressive Alliance

I’m proud to announce that Dallas South has joined the Texas Progressive Alliance. The Texas Progressive Alliance was founded in 2006 with the goal of uniting Texas’ progressive bloggers and Netroots activists under a single umbrella organization to promote progressive blogs, ideals and candidates. The Texas Progressive Alliance will allow...