Archive for April, 2007
Write a Letter to the Editor to Stop the Voter Roadblock Bills
We may have lost the battle in the House on HB 218 (voter ID), but we seem to be winning on the media front — which means we have a better chance of defeating HB 626 (proof of citizenship to register to vote) and of defeating any such measure in the Senate. Here are […]
Posted: April 26th, 2007 under Legislation, Actions, Media, Voting issues.
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Dark Days in Austin
The skies over Austin are overcast with dreary clouds today but not as dark as those that have hung over the Texas House on Monday and Tuesday. The Texas House of Representatives has voted (nearly along partisan lines) to reinstitute voting processes that have been banished from Texas for nearly 40 years.
Today the House […]
Posted: April 24th, 2007 under Legislation, Voting issues.
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Speak up and protect the right to vote
Watch this YouTube video:
Call your Representatives today and ask them to vote “No” on HB218 and HB626 on Monday.
Not sure who represents you? Find out here.
Download a talking points factsheet for these bills, endorsed by various organizations opposed to these two bills.
Posted: April 20th, 2007 under Legislation, Actions, Voting issues.
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A good start for campaign finance reform in Texas
The media heard your voices.
Our Texans Against Big Money press conference on the Capitol steps was well attended by members of the media from all over the state. Our chair, John Courage, served as moderator. Rep. Mark Strama (HB 110) and Rep. Mike Villarreal (HB 111) spoke eloquently about the need for reasonable limits […]
Posted: April 19th, 2007 under Legislation, Actions, Media, Campaign finance.
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Need talking points on Voter ID bills? We’ve got ’em.
If you’re like lots of people who get our emails or read our blog, you respond to our Action Alerts with … action. But maybe you’re a little confused about the difference between the two bills (HB 218 and HB 626), or you just need some fresh ideas before you call or email your […]
Posted: April 16th, 2007 under Legislation, Actions, Resources, Voting issues.
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Update on Our “Big Money” Project
Did you hear the good news? John and I met with Chairman Leo Berman of the House Elections Committee last week, and, against all predictions, he agreed to schedule a hearing for the three campaign limits bills we’ve been advocating for (HB 110, HB 111, and HB 1085). He set the hearing for THIS […]
Posted: April 15th, 2007 under Legislation, Actions, Committees, Campaign finance.
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Sign our petition to limit the Big Money in Texas politics!
Kleptocracy (n): A government that extends the personal wealth and political power of government officials and the ruling class (collectively, kleptocrats) at the expense of the population.
I would add to Wikipedia’s definition that kleptocrats are often elected by unlimited campaign contributions. Today in Texas, private citizens can give unlimited amounts of money to their […]
Posted: April 1st, 2007 under Legislation, Actions, Campaign finance.
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