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Weekend link dump for December 29

Kylie Kelce > Joe Rogan. See here as well. “Quite simply, we want to find the birthplace of the solar wind.” “If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life”. “Reasonable people … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of December 23

The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes a Merry Christmas to all who celebrate as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for December 22

“We are all passengers on the NFL’s journey. Private equity is too. It just gets to sit in better seats.” “Put simply, we don’t have anywhere near enough pardons: both at the federal and the state level.” “Our antivaccine friends … Continue reading

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Dispatches from Dallas, December 21 edition

This is a weekly feature produced by my friend Ginger. Let us know what you think. This week, in news from Dallas-Fort Worth, we have another grab bag: the Lege; the Bum Steers from north Texas; updates on the disastrous … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of December 16

The Texas Progressive Alliance would like some hot chocolate to go with this week’s blog roundup.

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Weekend link dump for December 15

“I don’t know how to explain to somebody what it feels like when your own military that you volunteered to fight for your country doesn’t want you.” “It’s shark-infested waters to procure moms, to then procure their children, to then … Continue reading

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Dispatches from Dallas, December 14 edition

This is a weekly feature produced by my friend Ginger. Let us know what you think. This week, in news from Dallas-Fort Worth: elections news; Dallas HERO’s connection with the incoming presidential administration; the State of the City in Dallas; … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of December 9

The Texas Progressive Alliance is holding space for its weekly roundup right here, where you can see it.

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Weekend link dump for December 8

“It’s not like we were designing it to reflect reality, but we happen to be making a show about violent authoritarians who present as celebrities. Then suddenly, the world changed to reflect the show, not just in the States – … Continue reading

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Dispatches from Dallas, December 6 edition

This is a weekly feature produced by my friend Ginger. Let us know what you think. This week, in news from Dallas-Fort Worth, we have another grab bag thanks to the long holiday weekend. This update includes: news from the … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of December 2

The Texas Progressive Alliance is now willing to listen to Christmas music as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for December 1

“This means the United States would be kept in the dark about a lot of things going on in the world.” “McBride’s response is a masterclass in dealing with bullies.” “Now, reproductive rights groups are preparing for legal and legislative … Continue reading

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Dispatches from Dallas, November 30 edition

This is a weekly feature produced by my friend Ginger. Let us know what you think. This week, in news from Dallas-Fort Worth, we have a wide variety of topics: late election news; Lege bills; more bad financial news for … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of November 25

The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving as it brings you this week’s roundup. Off the Kuff analyzes the question of undervoting in judicial races to see if it tells us anything about what happened in … Continue reading

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Weekend link dump for November 24

I’ve actually been on BlueSky for awhile, but I don’t use it that much. Maybe that will change as I feel the need to return to a higher level of news engagement. “But here’s the thing: all those other platforms, … Continue reading

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Dispatches from Dallas, November 22 edition

This is a weekly feature produced by my friend Ginger. Let us know what you think. This week, in news from Dallas-Fort Worth, we have a grab bag: area election news; ongoing moving and shaking in Dallas’ city hall; Dallas … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of November 18

The Texas Progressive Alliance is getting back up off the mat to fight another day as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for November 17

“To obey a tyrant before you are compelled to do so teaches them what they will be able to get you to do, easily, without even needing to expend the resources and energy it takes to carry out that part … Continue reading

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Dispatches from Dallas, November 15 edition

This is a weekly feature produced by my friend Ginger. Let us know what you think. This week, in news from Dallas-Fort Worth: election follow-up; various infrastructure stories; immigration news; Mercy Culture Church and Gateway Church; museum news; the Michelin … Continue reading

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Weekend link dump for November 10

“The European Union’s greenhouse gas emissions dropped by eight percent in 2023, a course correction following a couple of years of post-Covid recovery. The 27 member states are collectively making real progress — though still not enough.” I was (along … Continue reading

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Dispatches from Dallas, November 8 edition

This is a weekly feature produced by my friend Ginger. Let us know what you think. This week, in news from Dallas-Fort Worth, election results, and only election results, because we’re all dealing with our grief right now. Next week … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of November 4

The Texas Progressive Alliance is doing its best to make it through as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for November 3

Have you voted yet? I didn’t think we needed a “Brady Bunch” reunion series, and after reading this I’m glad we didn’t get it. Drinking coffee may or may not be good or bad for you. Hope that helps. The … Continue reading

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Dispatches from Dallas, November 1 edition

This is a weekly feature produced by my friend Ginger. Let us know what you think. This week, in news from Dallas-Fort Worth: more on the Roberson case; election updates and the HERO amendments; the latest on Crystal Mason; the … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of October 28

The Texas Progressive Alliance is here to ask you again if you have voted as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for October 27

Have you voted yet? Netflix is going all in on Stranger Things Season Five. “As the need has grown, so has Elevated Access. The organization has continued to enlist volunteer pilots and offer free flights to patients who need reproductive … Continue reading

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Dispatches from Dallas, October 25 edition

This is a weekly feature produced by my friend Ginger. Let us know what you think. This week, in news from Dallas-Fort Worth we have a lot of election news. No, more than that. Also: the Tarrant County jail; school … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of October 21

The Texas Progressive Alliance is going to be bugging you about whether you’ve voted yet for the next two weeks as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for October 20

“The Foreign Troll Farms Never Went Away”. I’m not sure I believe that no one wants to be in the new Harry Potter series because they don’t want to be associated with asshole transphobe JK Rowling, but I very much … Continue reading

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Dispatches from Dallas, October 19 edition

This is a weekly feature produced by my friend Ginger. Let us know what you think. This week, in news from Dallas-Fort Worth we have several big topics: the Roberson execution that wasn’t; the HERO amendments, pro and con, and … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of October 14

The thoughts and prayers of the Texas Progressive Alliance are with the people of Florida as we bring you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for October 13

“DHS Warns Every Level Of Election Admin Could Be Targeted By Domestic Extremists Next Month”. “So, as with much of the Trump political experiment, they could be playing 4D chess—or are just grifting in every way they can.” “Not trying … Continue reading

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Dispatches from Dallas, October 11 edition

This is a weekly feature produced by my friend Ginger. Let us know what you think. This week, in news from Dallas-Fort Worth: church scandals and a lot of them; election news; schools news; financial mismanagement details from Fair Park; … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of October 7

I thought the rules were that this Texas Progressive Alliance roundup would not be fact-checked. Not that we had anything to worry about.

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