Daily Archives: January 17, 2017

So who is running to succeed Lane Lewis as HCDP Chair?

It has been over a month since Lane Lewis announced his impemding departure as HCDP Chair. Since then, I have been asked by multiple people if I have heard from any potential candidates to replace him. My answer has been, … Continue reading

Posted in Election 2017 | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

The GLSEN 2015 National School Climate Survey

A lot of the stuff we talk about when we discuss Dan Patrick’s bathroom bill is business – the opposition from businesses, the political ramifications of a GOP/business schism, the economics of the bathroom bill, etc etc etc. But schools … Continue reading

Posted in School days, Society and cultcha | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Professional Integrity

I like this. Former judge David Mendoza has been tapped to lead the newly created division of professional integrity for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. He will be advising the 700 employees in the district attorney’s office – including … Continue reading

Posted in Crime and Punishment | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Professional Integrity

Final ruling in Pasadena redistricting lawsuit

It’s official – back to the original map. With candidate registration set to begin Tuesday, a federal judge Monday prohibited the city of Pasadena from using an unconstitutional redistricting scheme in the upcoming May elections, stating that the scheme violated … Continue reading

Posted in Election 2017, Legal matters | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments