Daily Archives: June 23, 2006

Sanctuary

Posted on June 23, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

So according to this story, one of the motivating factors in the petition drive to force a vote on HPD’s policy on checking immigration status is the meaning of the phrase “sanctuary city”. I think the whole thing is a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Yates 2.0 jury

Posted on June 23, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I found this story about the voir dire for Andrea Yates retrial jury fascinating. The seven women and eight men chosen for the new jury Thursday each had to agree they could set aside what they previously heard or learned … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Crime and Punishment | 4 Comments

Strayhorn and Kinky Yes, Stockman No

Posted on June 23, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I’m not at all surprised that Carole Keeton Strayhorn and Kinky Friedman qualified for the ballot. Given the number of signatures they collected, the only question was how many of those sigs would be validated. What is a surprise is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2006 | 13 Comments

Straight ticket Texan

Posted on June 23, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

If you haven’t done so already, please go to the Forward Together PAC Map Changers page and give your support to the straight Texan ticket. Right now, Chris Bell is #2, and rumor has it that John Courage is just … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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