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Weekend link dump for August 22

“I cannot emphasize enough what an emergency this is. Public servants, health care workers, ordinary citizens–the very fabric of our society and our democracy–are under attack by crazed conspiracy theorists and bad actors looking to make a buck on division … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of August 16

The Texas Progressive Alliance stands with its on the lam members of the State House as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for August 15

“So it goes for many media companies, at a loss for revenue and drooling over the profit potential in sports betting. As gambling swallows up sports media, anyone pausing to consider editorial conflicts (or, in the case of bets based … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of August 9

The Texas Progressive Alliance is way out of patience with anti-vaxxers as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for August 8

“In the early 20th century, a famous anti-vaxxer exposed himself to smallpox. What happened next offers a COVID cautionary tale.” “Every time there is another data breach, we are asked to change our password at the breached entity. But the … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of August 2

The Texas Progressive Alliance marvels at Greg Abbott’s willingness to be COVID’s best friend as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for August 1

“Federal Courts Keep Shooting Down Anti-Trans Laws. Will That Hold at SCOTUS?” “Your location data is for sale, and it can be used against you.” Australian cockatoos can open garbage can lids, and what’s more, they can learn how to … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of July 26

The Texas Progressive Alliance is still standing strong with the quorum-busting Dem legislators as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for July 25

“Sorry, Leonard Leo. If you wanted someone without a sense of humor, you probably shouldn’t have tapped a 44-year-old from Teaneck, New Jersey. Also, your party should probably have nominated a senate candidate who wasn’t credibly accused of sexual impropriety … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of July 19

The Texas Progressive Alliance is cheering on the quorum-breaking legislators as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for July 18

“Lower vaccination rates among young adults in the United States are resulting in anxiety and painful decision-making for those who are vaccinated but have friends, family, loved ones and colleagues who aren’t.” Don’t be like Missouri. Parts of Texas are … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of July 12

The Texas Progressive Alliance will be using this bloodbath of a special session as incentive for 2022 as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for July 11

“Now a new FX TV series based on the [Alien]franchise is in the works from Fargo showrunner Noah Hawley—who says it’s about time for the facehuggers and xenomorphs to sink their claws into the white-collar executives who have been responsible … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of July 5

The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes everyone a thoughtful and reflective Independence Day week as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for July 4

“I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of June 28

The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes we are hearing the last breaths of the filibuster as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for June 27

“How to Cut Down on Ransomware Attacks Without Banning Bitcoin”. “The Fair Repair act would make it easier for everyone in America to fix their own stuff.” “As Republican legislatures enact new voter suppression laws, Congress should reaffirm the House’s … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of June 21

The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes everyone has a nice and not-too-scorchingly-hot summer solstice as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for June 20

“The India that Silicon Valley once so loved has long given way to a different one: an increasingly authoritarian regime that wants even tighter control over information dissemination. It’s an India that’s not only willing to bully the very companies … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of June 14

The Texas Progressive Alliance has no idea hw any of these entries got into this week’s roundup but promises they will all be taken out for next week’s version.

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Weekend link dump for June 13

“A pandemic upside: The flu virus became less diverse, simplifying the task of making flu shots”. “Take a closer look at Walt Disney’s 1961 animated One Hundred and One Dalmatians film, and you may notice its animation style looks a … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of June 7

The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes that Greg Abbott can refrain from taking out his frustrations on a bunch of legislative staffers as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for June 6

“Someone finally asked restaurant workers why they’re not returning”. “Gun Church That Worships With AR-15s Bought a 40-Acre Compound in Texas for Its ‘Patriots’”. It’s located near Waco. What could possibly go wrong? “Specific language about the QAnon conspiracy theory … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of May 31

The Texas Progressive Alliance knows we will be dealing with the wreckage of this legislative session for a long time as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for May 30

“Why Hawaiian-Born Surfers Aren’t Excited to Surf for America in the Olympics”. If the Olympics happen, anyway. Here are the pioneering women who will be on new quarters, beginning in 2022. “We found that across states, a doubling of population … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of May 24

The Texas Progressive Alliance adds the General Land Office to its shit list as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for May 23

“I Quit the GOP and Moved Left. Will Liz Cheney Do the Same?” “Just 12 People Are Behind Most Vaccine Hoaxes On Social Media, Research Shows”. “In this article, we will explain how [Major League Baseball’s Automated Ball/Strike System (ABS)] … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of May 17

The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes India the tiger a safe and happy life as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for May 16

“A look at how TV and film productions are faking big crowds these days”. “The end of the emergency phase of the pandemic is in sight in the United States, at least for now. But as the weight of the … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of May 10

Unlike certain wayward satellites, the Texas Progressive Alliance weekly roundup is built to last.

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Weekend link dump for May 9

“From my vantage point Republicans are giving the left a massive opportunity to wedge them.” After the pandemic… “Remote Places Desperately Need Vaccines. Drones Could Help.” For a deep dive on the Josh Duggar backstory, and the “counseling” he got … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of May 3

The Texas Progressive Alliance weekly roundup was as always included in the Oscar nominees’ swag bag.

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Weekend link dump for May 2

Please don’t feed the bears. “U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s reported $2 million book deal is drawing criticism from legal experts who say its size and timing create bad optics for a court that is already in the … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of April 26

The Texas Progressive Alliance calls for the passage of the George Floyd Act and the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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