King Greg Didn't Get the Memo: Simpson goes independent
“The answer to speech that we disagree with or irresponsible speech is more speech and responsible speech. Republican and Democrat...
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LIV
Oct 18, 20231 min read
Call Your Congress Member: Blessed are the peacemakers (Matthew 5:9)
Today, October 18, 2023, it appears that the US is moving further in the mess of the Middle East, taking the bait of the dastardly Hamas...
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LIV
Sep 8, 20231 min read
The Fix on Ken Paxton
From Quorum Report's Harvey Kronberg on September 4th: "We also know that the presiding officer, Patrick, is unalterably compromised...
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LIV
Jul 14, 20231 min read
The Texas Independent Voter Survey Semi-Final Herding of Cats
Thanks to you not-so-easily-herded independent-minded voter cats who filled out our latest Texas Independent voter survey, we now have a...
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Linda Curtis
Jul 13, 20233 min read
Guns or Butter
So there I was minding my own business doing what the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA) asked of me. I called my two US Senators,...
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LIV
Jun 30, 20231 min read
LIV launches Texas Independent Voter Survey as the American Solidarity Party convenes in Plano
LIV launched our Texas independent Voter Survey just as the American Solidarity Party holds its national convention in Plano, Texas. Come...
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LIV
Jun 30, 20231 min read
Big News for Texas independents! Release from the Center for Competitive Democracy
LIV is tickled pink to share this release from the Center for Competitive Democracy and Shearman & Sterling! In short, Federal Judge...
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LIV
Jun 15, 20232 min read
Cornel West is running for President, spoiling for competitive elections.
In case you missed the media coverage, Cornel West, philosopher, political activist, social critic, actor, and public intellectual is...
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LIV
Jun 5, 20231 min read
Forever hold your preemption and populism or hop on Zoom at 7!
Say what you want about the "newspaper of record", but Saturday's NY Times published this blockbuster article about HB 2127 (including...
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LIV
May 27, 20234 min read
As Impeachment begins, real Texas conservative David Simpson weighs in.
Sitting here on Memorial Day weekend, good political junkies we are, watching Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment proceedings in...
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LIV
May 18, 20232 min read
URGENT: Send this letter to Gov. Abbott, Veto HB 2127!
This special alert from LIV asks you to reach Governor Abbott to urge a veto of HB 2127. Please sign this letter to Governor Abbott...
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LIV
May 15, 20232 min read
Texas water, land, and democracy! While the big fish bite, don't forget to nibble
While the big fish in the "Texas Lobby" are taking a bite out of Texas -- like they always do -- we little fish are still fighting for...
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LIV
May 8, 20231 min read
When the Fangs Come Out: End of Session May 29
We're all on the edge of our seats, waiting to see what comes out of the sausage grinder, aka the Texas Legislature which ends on May 29....
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LIV
Apr 24, 20231 min read
Bad election bill, SB 994, Sen. Schwertner, hearing Thurs
We're not really sure why Senator Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) appears to have a thing for minor parties and independents. His SB...
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LIV
Apr 20, 20231 min read
Surprise! Texas Petition Rights Could be on Chopping Block!
Attorney Elizabeth "Liz" Miller is providing the following one-minute testimony today for LIV to the House Elections Committee in...
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LIV
Apr 12, 20232 min read
Urgent Alert! Call Dan Patrick, stop the spread of new virus: Electoral Monopolitis
A virus has been detected at the Capitol of Texas. “Electoral Monopolitis” could wipe out competitive elections, cherished by nearly 4...
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LIV
Apr 7, 20232 min read
Indy Burr Under Mayes' & Charlie's Saddles: Kill SB1705
Maybe we political country bumpkins just don't get it. Why would certain GOP big-wigs want to give $18 million every two years, $9...
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LIV
Mar 31, 20232 min read
The oh-so-nice Senator Bryan Hughes drops a not-nice bomb on Texas independents -- SB2532
Everyone at the Texas Lege knows Senator Bryan Hughes is a nice guy. But they may not know that Hughes and some others in the GOP...
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LIV
Mar 26, 20233 min read
ALERT! Local Control or Controlling the Locals?
Are you so busy you don't know whether to scratch your watch or wind your butt? We understand! Let LIV give you some home trainin'. :)...
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LIV
Mar 12, 20232 min read
HIGH ALERT! Last-minute GOP attacks bills by the powerful Senator Hughes. Hop on zoom tomorrow!
The Texas GOP establishment has lost its head, or it needs to! On the heels of censuring newly elected Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-Eagle...
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