TEXAS FOCUS: Blogs, Alternative Energy, Groups and Events
BLOGGING TEXAS:
The Burnt Orange Report is a good blog source of news and politics in Texas.
Dos Centavos covers Chicano socio-political discourse in Texas.
LeftyBlogs Texas is the place to find out what's happening in the progressive blogosphere across Texas.
North Texas Liberal covers the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Texas Liberal is a blog of politics and political history with something of a Houston focus.
To the Left of College Station: A Liberal Voice in a Conservative Community
Some Stories of Interest:
Lawsuit Claims KBR Responsible for Deaths of US Troops in Iraq...Remember this is a Halliburton subsidiary that got no bid contracts from the Republicans year after year DESPITE their negligence killing American troops.
Palin vs. Hutchison: Battle of the Wanna-Be-Governors
Documentary on Johnny Garrett, Innocent Person Executed in Texas...I am not anti-death penalty in principle. But the way it is applied in the US is unfair and has put innocent people on death row. Until it can be reformed properly, I believe there should be a moratorium on executions in America.
Comanche Peak Unit 1 Inspection REport for the 4th Quarter 2008 from the NRC (Glen Rose)
Nick Lampson for NASA Administrator
Oh. Like Abstinence Only Education Works???? Texas Still in the Dark Ages...and on a related note: Science Loses In Texas - Again. What is with Texas? This is the 21st century. You'd think science would mean something in America today!
Public Meeting Held on White Stallion Power Plant
DCCC to Target TX-10 With Radio Ads
US Senators seek ban on chinese drywall.
Help Stop Nuke Waste Loophole; Show Support for HB 3423
The Pitiful Few District H Early Voting Locations
Obama to Texas: Here is An Additional $208 Million for Energy Efficiency
Brewster McCracken YouTube Video Encapsulates The Austin Mayor's Race
Cameron County grand jury has 3 charges for Brownsville Mayor Ahumada
For now science wins in the public classroom
Female legislators upset Tigua women are not allowed to vote...no amount of cultural sensitivity should allow the violation of a person's Constitutional rights
Justice Project: Faulty eyewitness IDs are leading false conviction cause
The Texas Board of Indoctrination:
Brazos County law enforcement agencies will receive more than $425,000 from economic stimulus...Local Law Enforcement does better with Democrats in office
The sad state of sex education in Texas. This is so important! Comprehensive Sex Ed has been shown over and over to be the absolute MOST EFFECTIVE way to prevent teen pregnancy, STDs and reduce abortion. Abstinence only is about the WORST way to try and reduce teen pregnancy, the spread of STDs, or abortion. The organization SIECUS has some of the most comprehensive information on Abstinence Only vs. Traditional, Reality-Based Sex Education.
Here are some alternative energy groups and events:
Some statistics from Repower America:
* Texas' wind energy accounts for close to one-third of the nation's total installed wind capacity.
* If Texas' solar potential was fully realized, the state could generate up to 40% of its electricity from rooftop applications, as well as 70% from solar thermal systems.
* The state's energy efficiency programs save enough electricity to power almost 30,000 homes for a whole year, save more than $51 million in energy costs, and prevent the greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to taking over 46,000 cars off the road. Although great progress, the state still has much more potential to increase its energy efficiency.
Alternative energy and YOUR energy bill: YOU can be part of the solution for America by signing up to purchase your energy through a Green Power Provider. My wife and I have been doing this in NYC for years. All our energy usage is provided through wind energy generation on American farms. So we use clean energy AND help American farmers. It costs us three cents per kilowatt-hour more per month, but we feel great about it. Although our actual energy may come from anywhere, we are paying to purchase wind energy for the energy grid. Each state has different programs available, usually through yuor existing energy provider right on your existing energy bill. To find such options in Texas, go here and pick your energy provider from the list. If you need help, you can email me and tell me who you get your bill from (don't give me any other info!) and I can tell you who to contact to go green through that energy provider. Or you can do the same thing using Renewable Energy Certificates through an organization that works with utility companies, though in this case it is a separate bill. One off the cheapest (.4-1 cent per kilowatt-hour), but still e-Green certified, ways to do this is through Good Energy. Or, for about half a cent per kilowatt-hour you can purchase renewable energy certificates through Carbonfund.org. ANY of these ways you do it, you are helping the environment, helping America, and helping cut carbon emissions.
Texas Solar Energy Society: The TXSES mission is : To increase awareness of the potential of solar energy and other renewable energy applications and to promote the wise use of sustainable and non-polluting resources. Find local chapters here. Check out their calendar for upcoming events.
The Dallas Progressive Alternative Energy Meetup Group
Want to know when and where this meeting is? Sign up for this Meetup.
The foremost purpose of The Dallas Alternative Energy Meetup Group is to bring together individuals seeking better, cleaner, more economical energy methods and technical experts working in the field of solar, wind, water, geothermal and other renewable sources to gain knowlege and how to use that knowledge. Any individual that has family or friends who live and breath air, those who live in a home, apartment, condo or townhouse as well as those who own automobiles or any other energy powered machinery would be well served to visit our monthly meetups.
Sign up to find out when a meeting is scheduled
Texas Wind Energy Group (Austin)
This group is to discuss the role of wind power in Texas. Who should attend?
-citizens interested in learning about wind
-homeowners and landowners
-wind industry professionals
-wind industry job-seekers
-investors
-anyone who feels they can contribute to the group
Go here to find out more info, sign up, and find out when and where the next meeting is.
Alternative Energy Resources in Texas: a short summary of alternative energy resources for Texas. For more information on each technology, visit the State Energy Alternatives Technology Options page.
And here are some groups and meetings:
The Texas Fair Trade Coalition (TFTC) is a diverse, nonpartisan, coalition of unions, environmental advocacy groups, consumer groups, family farmers, religious organizations, women's advocacy groups, low-income and immigrant advocacy groups, professors, students, public interest and fair trade groups. TFTC promotes democratic control over fiscal and social policies, social justice, workers' rights and livable wages, and sustainable development in trade policy, in Texas and worldwide.
Monthly Colleyville, Grapevine, Southlake Democrats Meeting
The CGS Democrats meet the second Thursday of each month at different locations around our three cities. Arrive at 6:30pm to socialize and eat dinner or at 7:00pm to meet.
Central Market (Southlake, TX)
Hwy 1709
Southlake, TX 76092
Meet with other local Democrats, listen to special guests speakers, and learn how to participate in the poltical process. We have a lot of fun networking and learning how to activate our voters.
Meeting agendas are posted at the club Website one week in advance of the meeting date at
http://www.cgsdemocrats.com
Look for us in the community room of the Central Market store. It is a nice meeting room and works out nicely. Call if you need directions: (817)939-5671
Lake Area Democratic Club (Social)
A gathering of Democrats and anyone interested in the democratic process.
Location: Seven Points Dairy Queen (Seven Points, TX)
Directions: On hwy 85 just west of hwy 274
We meet at the Seven Points Dairy Queen at 6PM 3rd Tuesday of each month. Come join us and dine at the Queen and have fun while we work to get our county, state, and country back in shape.
Call 214-683-2811 for more information.
Stonewall Democrats is an organization of politically active individuals working for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender community. Here are some local chapters in Texas:
Stonewall Democrats of Dallas
Stonewall Democrats of Austin
Stonewall Democrats of Houston
Stonewall Democrats of Collin County
Tarrant County Stonewall Democrats
Here are the Texas Drinking Liberally groups for those who like to socialize with fellow Liberals:
Austin, Texas
* Every Tuesday, 6:30 pm onward
* The Dog and Duck Pub, 406 W 17th St (at Guadalupe)
* Hosted by Ben Andrews, austin (at) drinkingliberally.org
Corpus Christi, Texas
* Third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Cassidy's Irish Pub, 601 N Water St
* Hosted by Teresa Klein and Jim Klein, corpuschristi (at) drinkingliberally.org
Dallas
* Second Friday of each month, 6:00 pm onward
* The Stoneleigh P, 2926 Maple Ave (at Wolf across from the historic Stoneleigh Hotel)
* Check out our blog for announcements of Eating Liberally, Screening Liberally, Drinking Coffee Liberally and other nonsmoker-friendly gatherings. Also, please "friend" us at MySpace.com/DallasDrinkingLiberally.
* Hosted by Melissa Morgan, dallas (at) drinkingliberally.org
Addison
* Third Thursday of each month, 6pm until 8pm
* The Quarter, 15201 Addison Rd (next to Sambuca)
* http://www.myspace.com/addisondl
* There is road construction! However, Addison Rd is now re-opened in both directions for the time being.
* Hosted by John McClelland and Erica Stockbridge, addison (at) drinkingliberally.org
Mid-Cities
* First and third Wednesday of each month, 6:30 pm onward
* Esparza's Tequila Factory and Grill, 3314 Harwood Rd, Bedford
* Hosted by Kathleen Thompson and Todd Hill, midcities (at) drinkingliberally.org
El Paso, Texas
* Third Tuesday of each month, 6:00 pm to 8:00pm
* Hemmingways, 214 Cincinnati Ave
* Hosted by Michael Apodaca and Lily Ruiz, elpaso (at) drinkingliberally.org
Houston, Texas
* First Thursday of each month, 7 PM onward
* Dog House Tavern, 2517 Bagby St
* TRYING SOMETHING NEW. GOING TO MEET 1ST THURS FOR A FEW MONTHS.
* Visit or post on the Houston forum: http://drinkingliberally.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=6
* Hosted by David Robertson, houston (at) drinkingliberally.org
New Braunfels, Texas
* Third Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* The Black Whale, On the Plaza in Downtown New Braunfels
* Hosted by Steve Woolbert and Greg Woodall, newbraunfels (at) drinkingliberally.org
San Antonio, Texas
* Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm onward
* The Cove, 606 W Cypress St (The Cove is located just west of San Pedro, where Cypress runs into Fredericksburg.)
* Hosted by Bill Livermore, Livi Bogrand and Ned Allen, sanantonio (at) drinkingliberally.org
Waxahachie, Texas
* Every Thursday, 6:30 pm
* Library Lounge, downstairs in the Rogers Hotel, 100 E Main St (Take the elevator or stairs from lobby)
* Location changes from time to time. Be on the email for updates!
* Food available; no smoking. Conversation-friendly environment!
* Hosted by Nathalie Guyol, waxahachie (at) drinkingliberally.org
The Burnt Orange Report is a good blog source of news and politics in Texas.
Dos Centavos covers Chicano socio-political discourse in Texas.
LeftyBlogs Texas is the place to find out what's happening in the progressive blogosphere across Texas.
North Texas Liberal covers the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Texas Liberal is a blog of politics and political history with something of a Houston focus.
To the Left of College Station: A Liberal Voice in a Conservative Community
Some Stories of Interest:
Lawsuit Claims KBR Responsible for Deaths of US Troops in Iraq...Remember this is a Halliburton subsidiary that got no bid contracts from the Republicans year after year DESPITE their negligence killing American troops.
Palin vs. Hutchison: Battle of the Wanna-Be-Governors
Documentary on Johnny Garrett, Innocent Person Executed in Texas...I am not anti-death penalty in principle. But the way it is applied in the US is unfair and has put innocent people on death row. Until it can be reformed properly, I believe there should be a moratorium on executions in America.
Comanche Peak Unit 1 Inspection REport for the 4th Quarter 2008 from the NRC (Glen Rose)
Nick Lampson for NASA Administrator
Oh. Like Abstinence Only Education Works???? Texas Still in the Dark Ages...and on a related note: Science Loses In Texas - Again. What is with Texas? This is the 21st century. You'd think science would mean something in America today!
Public Meeting Held on White Stallion Power Plant
DCCC to Target TX-10 With Radio Ads
US Senators seek ban on chinese drywall.
Help Stop Nuke Waste Loophole; Show Support for HB 3423
The Pitiful Few District H Early Voting Locations
Obama to Texas: Here is An Additional $208 Million for Energy Efficiency
Brewster McCracken YouTube Video Encapsulates The Austin Mayor's Race
Cameron County grand jury has 3 charges for Brownsville Mayor Ahumada
For now science wins in the public classroom
Female legislators upset Tigua women are not allowed to vote...no amount of cultural sensitivity should allow the violation of a person's Constitutional rights
Justice Project: Faulty eyewitness IDs are leading false conviction cause
The Texas Board of Indoctrination:
Brazos County law enforcement agencies will receive more than $425,000 from economic stimulus...Local Law Enforcement does better with Democrats in office
The sad state of sex education in Texas. This is so important! Comprehensive Sex Ed has been shown over and over to be the absolute MOST EFFECTIVE way to prevent teen pregnancy, STDs and reduce abortion. Abstinence only is about the WORST way to try and reduce teen pregnancy, the spread of STDs, or abortion. The organization SIECUS has some of the most comprehensive information on Abstinence Only vs. Traditional, Reality-Based Sex Education.
Here are some alternative energy groups and events:
Some statistics from Repower America:
* Texas' wind energy accounts for close to one-third of the nation's total installed wind capacity.
* If Texas' solar potential was fully realized, the state could generate up to 40% of its electricity from rooftop applications, as well as 70% from solar thermal systems.
* The state's energy efficiency programs save enough electricity to power almost 30,000 homes for a whole year, save more than $51 million in energy costs, and prevent the greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to taking over 46,000 cars off the road. Although great progress, the state still has much more potential to increase its energy efficiency.
Alternative energy and YOUR energy bill: YOU can be part of the solution for America by signing up to purchase your energy through a Green Power Provider. My wife and I have been doing this in NYC for years. All our energy usage is provided through wind energy generation on American farms. So we use clean energy AND help American farmers. It costs us three cents per kilowatt-hour more per month, but we feel great about it. Although our actual energy may come from anywhere, we are paying to purchase wind energy for the energy grid. Each state has different programs available, usually through yuor existing energy provider right on your existing energy bill. To find such options in Texas, go here and pick your energy provider from the list. If you need help, you can email me and tell me who you get your bill from (don't give me any other info!) and I can tell you who to contact to go green through that energy provider. Or you can do the same thing using Renewable Energy Certificates through an organization that works with utility companies, though in this case it is a separate bill. One off the cheapest (.4-1 cent per kilowatt-hour), but still e-Green certified, ways to do this is through Good Energy. Or, for about half a cent per kilowatt-hour you can purchase renewable energy certificates through Carbonfund.org. ANY of these ways you do it, you are helping the environment, helping America, and helping cut carbon emissions.
Texas Solar Energy Society: The TXSES mission is : To increase awareness of the potential of solar energy and other renewable energy applications and to promote the wise use of sustainable and non-polluting resources. Find local chapters here. Check out their calendar for upcoming events.
The Dallas Progressive Alternative Energy Meetup Group
Want to know when and where this meeting is? Sign up for this Meetup.
The foremost purpose of The Dallas Alternative Energy Meetup Group is to bring together individuals seeking better, cleaner, more economical energy methods and technical experts working in the field of solar, wind, water, geothermal and other renewable sources to gain knowlege and how to use that knowledge. Any individual that has family or friends who live and breath air, those who live in a home, apartment, condo or townhouse as well as those who own automobiles or any other energy powered machinery would be well served to visit our monthly meetups.
Sign up to find out when a meeting is scheduled
Texas Wind Energy Group (Austin)
This group is to discuss the role of wind power in Texas. Who should attend?
-citizens interested in learning about wind
-homeowners and landowners
-wind industry professionals
-wind industry job-seekers
-investors
-anyone who feels they can contribute to the group
Go here to find out more info, sign up, and find out when and where the next meeting is.
Alternative Energy Resources in Texas: a short summary of alternative energy resources for Texas. For more information on each technology, visit the State Energy Alternatives Technology Options page.
And here are some groups and meetings:
The Texas Fair Trade Coalition (TFTC) is a diverse, nonpartisan, coalition of unions, environmental advocacy groups, consumer groups, family farmers, religious organizations, women's advocacy groups, low-income and immigrant advocacy groups, professors, students, public interest and fair trade groups. TFTC promotes democratic control over fiscal and social policies, social justice, workers' rights and livable wages, and sustainable development in trade policy, in Texas and worldwide.
Monthly Colleyville, Grapevine, Southlake Democrats Meeting
The CGS Democrats meet the second Thursday of each month at different locations around our three cities. Arrive at 6:30pm to socialize and eat dinner or at 7:00pm to meet.
Central Market (Southlake, TX)
Hwy 1709
Southlake, TX 76092
Meet with other local Democrats, listen to special guests speakers, and learn how to participate in the poltical process. We have a lot of fun networking and learning how to activate our voters.
Meeting agendas are posted at the club Website one week in advance of the meeting date at
http://www.cgsdemocrats.com
Look for us in the community room of the Central Market store. It is a nice meeting room and works out nicely. Call if you need directions: (817)939-5671
Lake Area Democratic Club (Social)
A gathering of Democrats and anyone interested in the democratic process.
Location: Seven Points Dairy Queen (Seven Points, TX)
Directions: On hwy 85 just west of hwy 274
We meet at the Seven Points Dairy Queen at 6PM 3rd Tuesday of each month. Come join us and dine at the Queen and have fun while we work to get our county, state, and country back in shape.
Call 214-683-2811 for more information.
Stonewall Democrats is an organization of politically active individuals working for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender community. Here are some local chapters in Texas:
Stonewall Democrats of Dallas
Stonewall Democrats of Austin
Stonewall Democrats of Houston
Stonewall Democrats of Collin County
Tarrant County Stonewall Democrats
Here are the Texas Drinking Liberally groups for those who like to socialize with fellow Liberals:
Austin, Texas
* Every Tuesday, 6:30 pm onward
* The Dog and Duck Pub, 406 W 17th St (at Guadalupe)
* Hosted by Ben Andrews, austin (at) drinkingliberally.org
Corpus Christi, Texas
* Third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Cassidy's Irish Pub, 601 N Water St
* Hosted by Teresa Klein and Jim Klein, corpuschristi (at) drinkingliberally.org
Dallas
* Second Friday of each month, 6:00 pm onward
* The Stoneleigh P, 2926 Maple Ave (at Wolf across from the historic Stoneleigh Hotel)
* Check out our blog for announcements of Eating Liberally, Screening Liberally, Drinking Coffee Liberally and other nonsmoker-friendly gatherings. Also, please "friend" us at MySpace.com/DallasDrinkingLiberally.
* Hosted by Melissa Morgan, dallas (at) drinkingliberally.org
Addison
* Third Thursday of each month, 6pm until 8pm
* The Quarter, 15201 Addison Rd (next to Sambuca)
* http://www.myspace.com/addisondl
* There is road construction! However, Addison Rd is now re-opened in both directions for the time being.
* Hosted by John McClelland and Erica Stockbridge, addison (at) drinkingliberally.org
Mid-Cities
* First and third Wednesday of each month, 6:30 pm onward
* Esparza's Tequila Factory and Grill, 3314 Harwood Rd, Bedford
* Hosted by Kathleen Thompson and Todd Hill, midcities (at) drinkingliberally.org
El Paso, Texas
* Third Tuesday of each month, 6:00 pm to 8:00pm
* Hemmingways, 214 Cincinnati Ave
* Hosted by Michael Apodaca and Lily Ruiz, elpaso (at) drinkingliberally.org
Houston, Texas
* First Thursday of each month, 7 PM onward
* Dog House Tavern, 2517 Bagby St
* TRYING SOMETHING NEW. GOING TO MEET 1ST THURS FOR A FEW MONTHS.
* Visit or post on the Houston forum: http://drinkingliberally.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=6
* Hosted by David Robertson, houston (at) drinkingliberally.org
New Braunfels, Texas
* Third Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* The Black Whale, On the Plaza in Downtown New Braunfels
* Hosted by Steve Woolbert and Greg Woodall, newbraunfels (at) drinkingliberally.org
San Antonio, Texas
* Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm onward
* The Cove, 606 W Cypress St (The Cove is located just west of San Pedro, where Cypress runs into Fredericksburg.)
* Hosted by Bill Livermore, Livi Bogrand and Ned Allen, sanantonio (at) drinkingliberally.org
Waxahachie, Texas
* Every Thursday, 6:30 pm
* Library Lounge, downstairs in the Rogers Hotel, 100 E Main St (Take the elevator or stairs from lobby)
* Location changes from time to time. Be on the email for updates!
* Food available; no smoking. Conversation-friendly environment!
* Hosted by Nathalie Guyol, waxahachie (at) drinkingliberally.org
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