Friday, December 11, 2015. From the beginning the author of Gerrymandering Blues. Cleverly and effectively used a personal story to grab her readers in Pet Overpopulation Still a Problem in Austin. After all who can rest the story of cute little doggies, especially during the holidays? Once intrigued to continue reading she gets down to business and lets her readers know just how much of an issue overcrowding really is at the shelters. 700 lost pets since November 1.

Thursday, December 10, 2015. Monday, November 30, 2015. There has been a lot of talk about the terrorist attack in Paris and Syrian refugee. Many Americans do not want to open our door to the Syrian refugee; they fear that the same thing will happen on American soil. There are many posts on social media about this subject. When did the citizen of America only think of ourselves? The State and local .

Thursday, December 10, 2015. The post We Aim for Injustice. Written by Susannah Hootman, I found to be a very well written summary of the problems with holding partisan elections. This would allow for fair rulings in cases that incorporate individuals with opposing political views. However, I believe the paper could have benefited from examples of r.

Sunday, December 6, 2015. Homelessness, is one of many problems seen all around the world. Texas should do more to help people facing homelessness because its not only the right thing to do, but it helps give hope to the community. Community First! With this program, Travis County ha. Monday, November 30, 2015. Sexual Assault Exams at UT.

Monday, April 18, 2016. When I read the 5th blog from Texas Blogging Gal. Wednesday, April 6, 2016. It has been disputed for years now on the effectiveness of standardized testing in Texas public schools among parents, educators, and legislators. Texas started state mandated tests back in 1980. That is one dilemma, that needs further research. Sunday, October 18, 2015.

And I Will Go to Texas. Monday, November 30, 2015. The bedrock of our democracy is the rule of law and that means we have to have an independent judiciary, judges who can make decisions independent of the political winds that are blowing. Caroline Kennedy, US Ambassador. The judicial need for impartiality is incredibly clear and essential to the assurance of justice.

Friday, December 11, 2015. Commentary on Lifting the Bar. S editorial published in Stage Seven. Legally, states have no authority to do anything because the question of who should be allowed in this country is up to the federal government. However, But this objection can make things much more difficult if the states refuse to cooperate. In October, Texas anno.