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The Texas Polygamy Mess: What Will They Do With 416 Children?

Faye Bowers, Christian Science Monitor. April 17, 2008.
The forced removal of 416 children from a religious compound has set in motion a showdown between the state and a religious movement.

Texas Prosecutes Little Old Ladies for Voter Fraud

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. March 31, 2008.
State's Attorney General has prosecuted Democrats who help seniors vote by mail while ignoring documented Republican ballot box stuffing.

The Great Texas Dildo Wars of 2008

Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon. March 7, 2008.
One should never underestimate the lengths to which wingnuts will go to control female sexuality.

Will Obama Have to Cross the "Archie Bunker Divide" to Win the Nomination?

Christy Hardin Smith, Firedoglake AlterNet: Election 2008. March 6, 2008.
The white, blue-collar voters personified by the 1970s fictional television character cost Obama crucial victories on March 4th.

Clinton Campaign Defends Using GOP Tactics in "3 am Ad"

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. March 6, 2008.
I will say, however, that the Clinton campaign has been much more open when it comes to letting people ask tough questions of them.

The Dildo War in Texas Is Still Not Over

Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon AlterNet: Video. March 6, 2008.
One should never underestimate the lengths to which wingnuts will go to control female sexuality.

Clinton Proves the Pundits Wrong, Again

Earl Ofari Hutchinson, New American Media. March 5, 2008.
With her victories in Texas and Ohio, Clinton shows that she is the stronger candidate.

How Can Hillary Win the Nomination With Fewer Votes and Pledged Delegates?

Jennifer Nix, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. March 5, 2008.
The question is: At what cost to the rest of the Democratic party, and the nation?

Get Ready for a Rougher, Fiercer Democratic Race

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. March 5, 2008.
The fight between Obama and Clinton gets nastier as Clinton makes accusations of cheating in Texas primary.

Hillary Wins Close Race in Texas, Rhode Island and Ohio, Obama Wins Vermont

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. March 4, 2008.
Meanwhile, McCain officially wraps up the GOP nomination. Huckabee drops out. Bush to endorse McCain at the White House.

Bill Richardson: The Leader in Pledged Delegates After March 4th Should Be Democratic Nominee [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. March 4, 2008.
Richardson advocates for a reduction in super delegates and warns that a prolonged, ugly primary fight could destroy the Democratic party.

Sex Toys Are Finally Legal in Texas

Em & Lo, Daily Bedpost AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. March 3, 2008.
An appeals court overturned Texas's ban, forcing the state to finally accept that if dildos are outlawed, only outlaws will have dildos.

Clinton Camp Predicts Victories, Throws Mud in Morning Spin Call

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. March 3, 2008.
They claim she'll cruise in Ohio, Texas.

Hillary Will Never Say Die, But Tuesday Could Be Her Last Gasp

Paul Harris, The Observer UK. March 3, 2008.
This week's primaries in delegate-rich Ohio and Texas may well be her last roll of the dice.

So, Who's Going to Win on Tuesday? Clinton or Obama?

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. March 3, 2008.
Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are neck and neck heading into a pivotal primary showdown Tuesday in Ohio and Texas.

The Texas Star: Obama Campaign Keeps Rising

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. March 1, 2008.
Hillary Clinton soldiers on, while Obama's events resemble political rock concerts.

Clinton Camp Throws Kitchen Sink, Chairs, and Table at Obama

Sam Stein, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. February 29, 2008.
Hillary Clinton has released a new ad which is receiving unflattering comparisons to LBJ's infamous "Daisy Ad" from 1964.

Obama's Campaign Reaches Out to LGBT Community with Ad Buys in Texas, Ohio

Pam Spaulding, Pam's House Blend AlterNet: Election 2008. February 28, 2008.
This is a real sign of recognition and support of the LGBT communities in Red states.

A Reformer Tackles Texas's Water Woes

Joe Nick Patoski, Texas Observer. February 28, 2008.
With an environmental lawyer newly installed at the helm, the Lower Colorado River Authority charts a course between growth and good sense.

Hillary Booed After Plagiarism Attack on Obama, "Change You Can Xerox" [VIDEO]

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: Video. February 22, 2008.
Obama countered, "What we shouldn't be spending time doing is tearing each other down. We should be spending time lifting the country up."

Obama Wins Dems Abroad Vote, Now Virtually Tied with Hillary in Texas, Ohio

Oliver Willis, Oliver Willis.com AlterNet: Election 2008. February 21, 2008.
This may be the end for Sen. Clinton as the ABC/Washington Post poll confirms what these other polls are saying.

Swiftboaters for Hillary Clinton?

Steven Reynolds, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. February 21, 2008.
So, are there any odds out there about whether some ugly rumor is going to pop up about Barack Obama?

Obama Notches 10th Victory in a Row, Can He Be Stopped?

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: Election 2008. February 20, 2008.
Clinton is now in a position in which she'll have to win big in two weeks.

Homeland Security Won't Explain Why the Mexican Border Wall Bypasses the Rich and Connected

Melissa del Bosque, Texas Observer. February 19, 2008.
Texas resident Eloisa Tamez wants to know why her land is getting a border wall, while a nearby golf course and resort remain untouched.

Texas Primary Will Be a Wild Ride for Dems

Steven Reynolds, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. February 16, 2008.
Hillary hasn't blunted Obama's likability, and if the electorate in Texas catches on to this "change" thing, she's going to be sunk, again.

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