Archive for 'Resources'
Getting a Grip on Money and Politics
We love this new web-doc we found on Quantum Shift TV, and we think you will too. In just under nine minutes, renowned author Frances Moore Lappé examines campaign finance reform through the eyes of Deborah Simpson, a smart, civic-minded former waitress and single mother who ran for a seat in Maine’s legislature under […]
Posted: November 1st, 2007 under Resources, Campaign finance, Money in Politics.
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Where the Money Goes
The State Comptroller’s office now has more detailed information available on its website about where, how, and for what purposes the Texas government spends its resources. You can check out which services and programs get the biggest share of Texans’ investment in the common good here.
And if you really want to get into the […]
Posted: October 16th, 2007 under Resources, Open government.
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“The Redistricting Game”: A Review
[From time to time our blog features diverse voices in addition to our regular contributors from the TCAN staff and board. This one comes from TCAN intern Jonathan Panzer, a senior at the University of Texas at Austin majoring in government and history.]
Those of you who know me know that I’m a gamer at […]
Posted: June 19th, 2007 under Resources, Civic education, Redistricting.
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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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Texas Legislature Online: Your TLO
In this site’s Resources section, we’ll from time to time let you know about some great sources of help, information, or tools. In this first post we’re featuring a remarkably useful and FREE site that has a wealth of easy-to-use research tools for anyone interested in tracking Texas Legislation. It’s called Texas Legislature Online, […]
Posted: February 24th, 2007 under Resources.
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