Texas Progressive Alliance 2007 Silver Stars

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Since 2005, the Texas Progressive Alliance has named a “Texan of the Year” to give recognition to one worthy Texan who has made a significant contribution to the world of politics or the progressive cause.
For our Third Annual Texan of the Year Awards, the Texas Progressive Alliance elected to not only name a Texan of [...]

The Immigration Bill is Defeated: Never Underestimate the Power of the People

Put forth by XicanoPwr


We have a cause to celebrate, the so-called Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill has been defeated. In an uncanny alliance, between grassroots efforts from conservatives and true progressives (immigration movement), the bill was defeated on a 45-50 vote; however, I highly doubt the conservatives will ever acknowledge it was both camps who defeated the bill.

“If so, [...]

Reinstituting The Military Draft

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Hope everybody had a good holiday.
It seems like many people were talking about the incoming chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee’s plan to introduce a bill to reinstate the draft last week. On CBS’ “Face the Nation” Sunday, Democratic Congressman Charles Rangel had told Bob Schieffer, he is serious about calling for the [...]

The American Empire: Conquest Through NAFTA

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I apologize for not posting for the past few days. I was away from my computer for a family emergency. The situation is a bit to complex to explain. Not that I don’t want to share, but I am trying comprehend the situation myself. All I can say, things are ok for now.
Soon after the [...]

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