So the former Houston Mayor who backed Kim Ogg, may have voted for Alex Mealer or at least abstained, voted for Ed Emmett, designed Houston's feeding ban, and called for #HISD takeover in 2018 wants to run for county judge in the 2026 Democratic Primary
I wanted to be a fearless trial lawyer who would swagger into court with thin files and pick juries for days and then slice people on cross. It’s what my father did.
Instead I do mostly motions and appeals.
I wanted to be a fearless trial lawyer who would swagger into court with thin files and pick juries for days and then slice people on cross. It’s what my father did.
Instead I do mostly motions and appeals.
It’s funny that “garbage man” means a hardworking, union civil servant but they can’t make it gender neutral because “garbage person” means piece of shit.
It’s funny that “garbage man” means a hardworking, union civil servant but they can’t make it gender neutral because “garbage person” means piece of shit.
There’s a bit of an asymmetry because conservatives say if you don’t make money you’re a loser. So all the “smart” conservatives are corporate lawyers and investment bankers. None go into politics.
There’s a bit of an asymmetry because conservatives say if you don’t make money you’re a loser. So all the “smart” conservatives are corporate lawyers and investment bankers. None go into politics.
Attended peaceful protests against VietNam War at UT in 1970s where I was maced. My husband was beaten and arrested. Students are directly impacted by war/international conflict and have every right to speak out. Their voices are critical in shaping policy impacting their future.
Attended peaceful protests against VietNam War at UT in 1970s where I was maced. My husband was beaten and arrested. Students are directly impacted by war/international conflict and have every right to speak out. Their voices are critical in shaping policy impacting their future. https://t.co/uScBcm0dWu
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