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Dispatches from Dallas, August 9 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 including: Six Degrees of Clarence Thomas; election news; shenanigans in Fort Worth; … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of August 5

The Texas Progressive Alliance is now a fan of women’s rugby and the pommel horse as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for August 4

“Scientists in Brazil have come up with the first evidence that sharks are being exposed to cocaine.” “A common ancestor to some of the most widespread animals on Earth has managed to surprise scientists, because its taco shape and multi-jointed … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of July 29

The Texas Progressive Alliance stands with the childless cat ladies as it brings you this week’s roundups.

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Weekend link dump for July 28

“Polling shows that two-thirds of Americans support term limits for Supreme Court justices. The same goes for judicial ethics reforms. The commissioners pointed out, as we all know, that “the Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court are the only members … Continue reading

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Dispatches from Dallas, July 26 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 Texans who are probably not going to be the VP candidate; the Dallas County Juvenile … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of July 22

The Texas Progressive Alliance mourns the passing of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for July 21

“Utah’s Republican Governor Spencer Cox has said he won’t vote for Donald Trump in November”. “Why Abortion Bans Keep Getting Passed, Even Though They’re Unpopular”. Softball will once again be an Olympic sport in 2028, when the Games are in … Continue reading

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Dispatches from Dallas, July 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, it’s a grab bag of national, state, and local news. From important matters like reactions to last … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of July 15

The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes everyone has recovered from Hurricane Beryl and gotten power back as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for July 14

There’s a bunch of active MLB players who have or are making a case for the Hall of Fame. “But AI is creeping into television more and more – and it could come at a major cost to the industry. … Continue reading

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Dispatches from Dallas, July 13 edition

This is a (usually) weekly feature produced by my friend Ginger. Let us know what you think. The last few weeks, in news from Dallas-Fort Worth, we have a grab bag of catch-up items from elections to storms and their … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of July 8

The thoughts and prayers of the Texas Progressive Alliance are with everyone in the path of Hurricane Beryl as we bring you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for July 7

“Gotta bring back the bootleg DVD man. This shit ain’t right.” “If that sounds like the narcissism of small differences exemplified in the classic Emo Phillips joke — “I said ‘Die heretic!’ and I pushed him off the bridge!” — … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of July 1

The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes everyone’s dogs a safe and quiet Fourth as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for June 30

A Spaceballs sequel is in the works. “How Josh Marshall has sustained Talking Points Memo amid the wreckage of modern journalism”. “Young basketball player Olivier Rioux is so tall that he’s setting records simply by continuing his education. The 18-year-old … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of June 24

The Texas Progressive Alliance mourns the loss of Willie Mays, the greatest baseball player of all time, as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for June 23

“Whether he picks a firebrand like Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio or a milquetoast politician like North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Trump will still govern like Trump. Nevertheless, the septuagenarian’s pick could be far more meaningful than the average VP … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of June 17

The Texas Progressive Alliance has reported every free luxury vacation it has received from a wingnut billionaire (unlike some Supreme Court justices we could name) as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for June 16

“How Donald Trump Could Weaponize US Surveillance in a Second Term”. “The Scottish woman who claims to be the inspiration for Richard Gadd’s hit Netflix “Baby Reindeer” has sued the streamer, seeking monetary damages of at least $170 million.” “Republicans … Continue reading

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Dispatches from Dallas, June 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, we have a grab bag. Catch up on: storm aftermath; primary aftermath; bigots and other troublemakers; school … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of June 10

The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes everyone had a nice time in El Paso as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for June 9

“No one has ever sold out a hundred shows at Madison Square Garden, and I don’t think anybody ever will.” Cool story about Dat Nguyen, College Football Hall of Famer at Texas A&M, first Vietnamese-American to play in the NFL, … Continue reading

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Dispatches from Dallas, June 7 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 short post due to the weather, which is one of the major items in … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of June 3

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Weekend link dump for June 2

For no particular reason, you should watch this video. You’re welcome. Sure has been a rough couple of years for ol’ Rudy Giuliani. That sound you hear is my heart breaking for him. “But regardless of how swiftly Trump and … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of May 27

The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes everyone a happy unofficial start to summer as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for May 26

“It’s hard to believe today, when the vast majority of Americans support it, but just 20 years ago the issue of same-sex marriage divided the country and drove voter turnout.” “We were robbed of a Daisy Jones & The Six … Continue reading

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Dispatches from Dallas, May 24 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 election news; deaths and their aftermaths in the Tarrant County Jail; Dallas city charter updates; … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of May 20

The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes everyone affected by the recent storms a full and fast recovery as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for May 19

Meet Tonja Stelly, the mother of the only NBA-NHL brother tandem in history. “For centuries, people have thought of parasites as nature’s villains. They often infect people and livestock. In fact, parasites are by definition bad for their hosts, but … Continue reading

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Dispatches from Dallas, May 17 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: a big DMN expose on toll roads; education stories, including a chance … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of May 13

The Texas Progressive Alliance is still marveling at Stormy Daniels’ testimony in the Trump trial as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Weekend link dump for May 12

“Someone from @piersmorgan’s staff asked if I would like to come onto Pier’s show, Piers Morgan Uncensored, to talk about the state of his attire. Since he invited feedback, I thought I’d do a thread comparing his style to menswear … Continue reading

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