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New Texas Voting Legislation - Let's Help Our Local Democrats Comply with the Law and VOTE.

Administrator

Aug 21, 20212 min

New Texas Voting Legislation - Let's Help Our Local Democrats Comply with the Law and VOTE.

After all the theatrics and political stunts, blunders, and grandstanding, it looks like we are back to where we started: Republicans...

Administrator

Aug 6, 20211 min

No More Excuses - Get Vaccinated

Our COVID virus threat level is back to red and our local hospitals are full (again). For your family, for your community, for your...

Line of Duty Death - RIP Officer Darian Jarrott

Administrator

Aug 4, 20211 min

Line of Duty Death - RIP Officer Darian Jarrott

This is what can happen when a police officer lets his/her guard down for just a moment (see the video link below). Please remember this...

Eviction Moratorium - Our JP Judges and Harris County MUST Partner to Prevent Evictions.

Administrator

Aug 2, 20212 min

Eviction Moratorium - Our JP Judges and Harris County MUST Partner to Prevent Evictions.

The eviction moratorium has expired, leaving millions of people vulnerable nationwide to losing their apartments or homes. Fortunately,...

JULY UPDATE: Channel 26 "Breaking Bond" Series - To Restore Public Safety, We Need New Judges.

Administrator

Jul 23, 20212 min

JULY UPDATE: Channel 26 "Breaking Bond" Series - To Restore Public Safety, We Need New Judges.

The local violent crime rate is soaring, with homicides alone up over 35% compared to last year. One of the reasons for the rise in...

Worried About Violent Crime? We can thank Progressives for contributing to the problem.

Administrator

Jul 15, 20211 min

Worried About Violent Crime? We can thank Progressives for contributing to the problem.

While I don't agree with everything in the opinion article listed below, I think the author, former federal prosecutor Andrew C....

July: Commissioners Court should consider PCT 1 Chief Lofton Harrison for Harris County Sheriff

Administrator

Jul 11, 20213 min

July: Commissioners Court should consider PCT 1 Chief Lofton Harrison for Harris County Sheriff

Congratulations to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez on his nomination to serve as the director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs...

The Homeless Population - Let's Avoid LA's mistakes and Develop Viable Plans to Address the Issue

Administrator

Jun 27, 20212 min

The Homeless Population - Let's Avoid LA's mistakes and Develop Viable Plans to Address the Issue

Los Angeles County has a large homeless population and, despite spending $6.5 billion on social programs to address the issue over the...

A Middle Class Rebellion Against Progressives Is Gaining Steam

Administrator

Jun 10, 20211 min

A Middle Class Rebellion Against Progressives Is Gaining Steam

I just read an opinion article in Newsweek entitled, "A Middle Class Rebellion Against Progressives Is Gaining Steam", by Joel Kotkin. ...

Lawsuit Filed Against Constable Rosen, Chief Gore and Lt. Ridgon. Outside Investigation Needed.

Administrator

Jun 3, 20212 min

Lawsuit Filed Against Constable Rosen, Chief Gore and Lt. Ridgon. Outside Investigation Needed.

On 5/24/21, four women (three deputies and one fired civilian) filed a federal lawsuit against Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen, Assistant...

Careful, my fellow Democrats. Extreme "Wokeness" could be our Downfall.

Administrator

May 27, 20211 min

Careful, my fellow Democrats. Extreme "Wokeness" could be our Downfall.

I recently read an opinion article in the N.Y. Times that I believe is very insightful. In short, extreme "wokeness" could alienate...

Another Police Shooting? In this case, Police Officer Nicholas Reardon is a Hero.

Administrator

Apr 23, 20212 min

Another Police Shooting? In this case, Police Officer Nicholas Reardon is a Hero.

On 4-20-21, Columbus, Ohio Police Officer Nicholas Reardon fatally shot Ms. Ma’Khia Bryant, a 16-year-old Black female, when Ms. Bryant...

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is Guilty; Mr. George Floyd - RIP.

Administrator

Apr 21, 20212 min

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is Guilty; Mr. George Floyd - RIP.

Yesterday, former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering Mr. George Floyd. That, of course, was the correct verdict....

Most Democrats Oppose Illegal Immigration and Radical "Abolish ICE" and "Defund the Police" Rhetoric

Administrator

Apr 11, 20213 min

Most Democrats Oppose Illegal Immigration and Radical "Abolish ICE" and "Defund the Police" Rhetoric

The Democratic Party must take a firm stand against illegal immigration. The stories of people fleeing extreme poverty, hunger, crime,...

Harris County Democrats - Let's Get to Know Our Diverse Group of Elected Officials

Administrator

Apr 10, 20211 min

Harris County Democrats - Let's Get to Know Our Diverse Group of Elected Officials

America continues to be the Great Melting Pot, as people of all nationalities, races, religions, cultures, etc. come together to help...

Combat the High Crime Rate - Democrats Should Mobilize to Modify, Not Oppose, Senate Bill 21.

Administrator

Apr 2, 20219 min

Combat the High Crime Rate - Democrats Should Mobilize to Modify, Not Oppose, Senate Bill 21.

On 3/30/21, Harris County Commissioners Court voted 3-2, along party lines, to condemn Senate Bill 21 authored by State Senator Joan...

Let's Stop Republicans from using Transgender People as a Wedge Issue

Administrator

Mar 11, 20213 min

Let's Stop Republicans from using Transgender People as a Wedge Issue

The Democratic Party has been accurately described as the Party of inclusion, a big tent that represents a broad, diverse group of...

Providing Targeted Assistance - Separating the Flowers from the Weeds

Administrator

Feb 24, 20212 min

Providing Targeted Assistance - Separating the Flowers from the Weeds

In my opinion, the public and private sectors really need to take a more targeted, data-driven approach when providing assistance to...

Drug Treatment Vouchers - Another way to Reduce the Harris County Jail Population

Administrator

Feb 1, 20212 min

Drug Treatment Vouchers - Another way to Reduce the Harris County Jail Population

In my 12-8-20 post entitled, “Lets Reduce the Harris County Jail Population”, I recommended (among other things) that the DA’s Office...

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez Sounds the Alarm - County Jail Population Continues to Rise

Administrator

Jan 14, 20212 min

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez Sounds the Alarm - County Jail Population Continues to Rise

As described in the Houston Chronicle article yesterday (1/13/21 - see link below), the Harris County Jail (HCJ) is almost out of usable...