Progressive Platform, v0.1
Hello, Kossacks! This is my first diary, hopefully of many.I want to build a progressive platform, a collection of progressively framed policy statements on the issues that government addresses (or...
View ArticleWhat is Government For?
Government is an innate function of society. Ideally, governments provide protection and support for everyone according to some reasonable formula of need and worthiness.So... of all the things...
View ArticleZoe Williams' Lakoff interview!
Below the squiggly is my excerpts from an article that just blew me away (http://www.theguardian.com/...). I think it may be the basis of my whole campaign, if I can properly digest it. Anybody know...
View ArticlePublic Schools: invest in the future
All our children deserve the chance to be somebody. Public schools are the key, especially if we provide free lunches, a free clinic, and social workers to help families with other issues. Expensive,...
View ArticleCampaign baby steps
Okay, I've put it off as long as I can. The primaries were a cake-walk, as I was unopposed. But now, I have to pull together a plan. I thought I had one, but I find myself paralyzed; stymied by...
View ArticleA progressive voice for west Houston
It's decided. I'm running as Progressive candidate. I haven't much of a chance of winning, but I have plenty of chances to get my message out there to counter conservative feartalkers with positive...
View ArticleWhy I Should Be State Rep
2014 June 16 , a blogger asked me to answer five questions in my own words. The open-ended questions came with word limits, so I spent the time to sculpt tight answers. Enjoy.
View ArticleMeet the candidate ... me!
My consultant and I have agreed that I should have single page handout with my name, the position I'm running for, a photo, and some snappy prose. At screenings and interviews, it serves as a memory...
View ArticlePublic = for the benefit of the community
My political consultant recommended I start making little PSA style videos. Here's my first one, where I talk about how "public" money = taxes, and should benefit neighborhoods, not profiteers. It's...
View ArticleYes, I am a Green Democrat
The Sierra Club's Lone Star Chapter sent me a State Rep Candidate questionnaire. Since I've been an environmentalist longer than I've been a Democrat, this was a great chance to show off. The...
View ArticleNewspaper interview
The local paper had me and the incumbent in for a joint candidate screening last Wednesday: pic.twitter.com/rtTIZXUWqJThe incumbent treated the whole thing with an off-hand confidence, which makes...
View ArticleLaura Nicol Campaign Ad #2
The Democratic challenger in TX HD 133 has a new campaign video; check me out!Go see it on my website, www.LauraNicol.com or at the direct link: Laura Nicol on Healthy Communities
View ArticleTexas Leftist Candidate Q&A
An interview of me by Texas Leftist, posted at http://texasleftist.com/...
View ArticleFreedom & Rights for ALL
My new campaign video!I am the Democratic challenger for Texas State House District 133. My ads are cheesy little home videos because that's all I can afford w/o a corporate sponsor or a family...
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