Daily Archives: December 2, 2011

Endorsement watch: Byrd for B

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron makes its last endorsement of the 2011 cycle. District B needs effective leadership at City Hall. We believe the lifelong resident and city government veteran Alvin Byrd offers both the experience and knowledge of the district to bring … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: I hate that song!

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

How much do I love a (well-timed) story about songs people hate? I can count ten songs from my collection that the writer and commenters on this piece cannot abide: 1. We Built This City (Extended Club Remix) – Starship … Continue reading →

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Help keep access to birth control

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

As you know, it’s been a rough year for advocates of reproductive freedom, here and elsewhere in the country. There’s a lot of work to be done, starting with the next election, to repair the damage and move things forward … Continue reading →

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Runoff overview: At Large #5

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

The fifth time is for all the marbles. Again. For the fifth time since 2007, counting general elections and runoffs, Jolanda Jones and Jack Christie are running against each other for the At-Large Position 5 seat on Houston City Council. … Continue reading →

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Grievances filed over Morton case

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Interesting. The Texas Coalition on Lawyer Accountability (TCLA) announced that its Executive Director, Julie Oliver, is today filing disciplinary grievances against prosecutors in the Michael Morton case: current Williamson County District Attorney John Bradley; former Williamson County District Attorney (and … Continue reading →

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Enron, ten years after

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Ten years ago today, on December 2, 2001, Enron officially collapsed. Apparently, you can buy some memorabilia cheap on eBay, which is fitting in a weird way. The Chron had a bunch of Enron look-back stories on Sunday to commemorate. … Continue reading →

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