Politics and Dharma

Observations on Texas Politics and Grassroots Action

Archive for the 'Democratic Party' Category


Do you know the way to Denver?

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
Convention Politics, Democratic Party, Politics Action, Texas Politics | 1 Comment »

The Texas Democratic party is hosting a special workshop this coming Saturday, December 1st at the ACC Riverside campus, from 2-4pm.
What does it take to become a delegate to a National Convention in a presidential year? Texas will send 288 delegates to the National Convention in Denver, and it’s not as easy as you think [...]

Civic Process

Thursday, September 13th, 2007
Convention Politics, Democratic Party, Legalization Action | No Comments »

Studies in the Democratic Process
I recently had a pleasant email exchange with my senate district party rep. Do you know your senate district party rep? Mine’s a nice guy — I’ve met him a few times and we’ve had some occasions to chat.
My recent conversation with him centered on my idea to flood the state [...]

Tis the season

Thursday, September 6th, 2007
Convention Politics, Democratic Party, Politics Action | No Comments »

The 2008 political season must be starting to crank up in earnest — I’m starting to get email from addresses I haven’t heard from in about two years. Although you’ve probably been hearing more than you’d like about the presidential election, that’s hardly the only game in town. Allow me to suggest a few ways [...]