Texas Taliban: Hell no, we won't go.
Opinion: Millions of baby boomers like me protested the Vietnam War, chanting, "Hell no, we won't go." We hated President Johnson, to...
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LIV
Feb 192 min read
We're Back! And so is David Simpson.
At least some of you noticed that we've been off since November 2023! Our chief bottle-washer, Linda Curtis, is writing about it. So keep...
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LIV
Oct 13, 20231 min read
Special Session #3: Abbott's Voucher Session
The Governor's 3rd Special Session is underway focused on School Vouchers, despite its resounding failure in the regular session when...
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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
Susan Hays Was Spectacular!
Our Monday night forum on July 10th, with super lawyer, Susan Hays was spectacular! We're not blowing smoke here. Susan's thorough review...
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LIV
Jun 8, 20235 min read
How the Texas GOP lit its hair -- and every Texan's local control -- on fire: Gov signs HB 2127!
<== Click on Rep. Rose's picture to watch a 5-minute excerpt of the hour presentation to LIV on June 6th by Adrian Shelley, environmental...
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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
Jun 1, 20232 min read
Join us on Zoom Monday, 7 pm: Good, Bad, and Ugly Bills 88th Lege Session
We are delighted to host leaders from two top-notch non-partisan Texas organizations to talk with you on Monday night about the good,...
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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 24, 20232 min read
Breaking News: Paxton Impeachment Afoot!
Release from Harvey Kronberg, Quorum Report: "Two hours of extraordinary testimony puts AG Ken Paxton on glide path to impeachment....
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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
May 3, 20231 min read
Whack this wacky bill NOW, SB 1039, before it screws up Texas elections!
Click on the video to the left for a 30-second lesson on who should be doing the whacking in this Texas Lege Session. Seriously, there's...
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LIV
May 1, 20234 min read
SAWDF Legislative Update on Water
Legislative News Texas House of Representatives HB 5052 – Rep. Stan Gerdes ** Passed ** Filed on behalf of stakeholders in HD 17, HB 5052...
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Linda Curtis
May 1, 20233 min read
Alert! Petitioners caught in crossfire of major parties:
What to do: Call your State Representative and State Senator, find them here. Tell them you are an independent voter and you want them...
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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
This MOST important water bill could die next week without a hearing.
The Elephant in the Room! Let's help Rep. Gerdes get a hearing on HB 4445, arguably the most important water bill in this session! We...
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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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