It is certain that Barbara Ann Radnofsky will be on the ballot for the Democrats in 2010; we don’t know who will be on the ballot for the Republicans. Radnofsky will formally announce her candidacy for Texas Attorney General and her December 3 filling for the primary election in a five-city tour. Texas Republicans are in disarray, fearing rightwing assaults on one flank, losing membership down now to 40 percent in Texas, and outnumbered by Democrats on the other flank, according to the... Read Full Story

The Texas Progressive Alliance is starting to feel an odd craving for can-shaped servings of cranberry sauce as it brings you this week’s highlights from the blogs. TXsharon continues to follow the abuses of Aruba Petroleum in a Barnett Shale backyard and Wednesday the Wise County Messenger picked up the story. It’s all on Bluedaze: DRILLING REFORM FOR TEXAS. CouldBeTrue of South Texas Chisme is really p*ssed that some South Texas Democrats voted against women’s health care... Read Full Story

To Dave Cashin Re: General Order Number One, Forbid Proselytizing Before I answer all of Dave’s points, I will say that Humanitarian Missionary work has achieved wonderful results by helping people through hunger, poverty, education and displacement.  Whether they are victims of war or natural disaster, the efforts of those reaching out to help in person or by donation, this is the positive face of missionary work.  I do not lump these humanitarian contributions into the same class as the Mis... Read Full Story

The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes everyone had a happy Election Day last week, and is already looking forward to the next one. Here are this week’s highlights. TXsharon continues to report from a backyard in the Barnett Shale. Despite all the local and national press on drilling related toxins, carcinogens and neurotoxins in our air, Aruba Petroleum Refuses a Simple Step to Improve Barnett Shale Air and thereby recklessly and willfully endangers public health and safety. Read it on ... Read Full Story

So, the wellness party is short lived.  The Senate is drunk with its own power … regardless of the fact there are millions  in health care distress.  Senators are so busy posturing in front of cameras, to get elected.  They continue to sabotage the current administration, ignoring millions of voices in the process.  The naysayers are only beholden to the easily persuaded, koolaide drinking patriots who can be stirred into hateful frenzies.  This roller-coaster is scheduled to derail so ... Read Full Story

Let me ‘dis’ the local Austin television news media.  The 10PM (Austin time) news proclaimed “congress is still debating Health Care” and repeats old news.  But, CSPAN shows the vote passed at 8:15PM (Austin time).  Austin still lives in a bubble.  We are very well versed about the Texas football dramas and Austin icon Leslie,  but US news effecting every American takes a back seat. Wait … Breaking news at 10:44 PM (Austin time) “the House has passed the He... Read Full Story

Polarization.  Watching it happen is watching history repeat itself.  American media is focusing on Hasan’s religion more than the cause for his meltdown.   The negligence of the American military to adhere to the precepts of their own American Constitution, First Amendment and take the human condition seriously seems to be ignored by the pre-programmed media. If Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging th... Read Full Story

The status quo for health insurers is minimalist investment in customers, maximum investment into political influence.  Greasy palms are the face of public health insurance in congress.  Genuine discussion about cost effectiveness and practical application take a back seat to the fears of equity in overall health of this country’s population. Surprise for organ donors: unexpected medical bills Austin man who gave kidney to co-worker is one of many who have faced health complications, bi... Read Full Story

For Immediate Release Press Release We’re Going to Need a Bigger List Radnofsky Campaign to Launch New Website on Monday, October 26, 2009 October 26, 2009. Houston, TX. Barbara Ann Radnofsky, 2010 Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General, is launching her new campaign website, www.BarbaraAnn2010.com, on Monday, October 26, 2009. Featuring video, th... Read Full Story

Uninsured human beings are the greatest threat to Public Health.  Healthy conservatives just don’t get it.  General Public Health doesn’t seem necessary as long as their own health is under control.  Sickness is an annoying byproduct of ignorance, poor breeding, poor lifestyle or something that shouldn’t concern their own righteous tax dollars.  They buy in to the toxic rhetoric that everyone just wants a handout.  Liberals are just leeches that should just get a job and buy... Read Full Story