2019-02-07 09:33
By Faith Chatham - Feb. 7, 2019The Texas Tribune reported: State Rep. Rafael Anchia ...wanted to know: Did Whitley know for sure that any of the (95K registered voters) on the list SOS… Read More
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2019-01-17 23:21
By Faith Chatham - January 17, 2019Deborah Whitlock Peoples held "listening sessions" before declaring her candidacy this week for Mayor of Fort Worth. After an illustrious career in the tel… Read More
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By Carolyn Chatham - Wise Woman Press.net - September 2018I've neglected this site for a spell, as my grandfather used to say. Fall is always a busy time, and this Fall was especially… Read More
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2018-10-26 16:12
By Faith Chatham - Oct. 26, 2018As of June 2018, Texas ranks 21st highest (out of 51) in UNEMPLOYMENT. Under Abbott and the GOP controlled Texas Legislature, the annual growth in GDP (5… Read More
2018-10-23 20:44
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By Faith Chatham - Oct. 21, 2018THE POLITICAL TAKE OVER OF TEXAS spilled over into an alliance between those who financed the hit ads in the 2002-2006 election cycles which led to redistrict… Read More
2018-10-21 04:40
By Faith Chatham - October 20, 2018Article 4: Section 7 of the Texas Constitution names the Governor as COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF MILITARY FORCES. "He shall be Commander-in-Chief of the military… Read More
2018-10-19 02:32
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2018-10-19 02:30
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2018-04-22 19:10
By Faith Chatham - April 22, 2018Shirley McKellar is fighting to rid East Texas of the stupidity of Louie Gohmert. An article in the Longview News Journal during the primary earli… Read More
2018-04-13 21:13
By Faith Chatham April 13, 2018So refreshing to see the national pundits seeing Texas Democratic Nominees for Congress as Possible!. The first thing which makes it POSSIBLE is that for the f… Read More
2018-02-15 22:39
Wise Women Won't Wait Any More: Wow! What an Army Nurse! Read More
2017-05-12 10:56
By Faith Chatham - May 7, 2017It amazes me how my thoughts parallel those of others without collaboration. I went on a twitter storm day before yesterday on immigration and other thing… Read More
2017-05-12 10:22
By Faith Chatham - May 12, 2017The number of human beings held in slavery in the world today exceeds the total during the mid 1800s. They have an active public slave market in Libya. Most of… Read More
2017-05-09 21:03
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By Faith Chatham - March 16, 2017 1 15oz can chili with or without beans1 cup hashbrown shredded frozen or fresh potatoesolive oil salt to taste Spash olive oil in skillet and cover surfac… Read More
2017-03-06 15:55
By Faith Chatham - March 6, 2017 All politics is local. Arlington is one of the largest cities in Texas and it has a 100% GOP controlled City Council. Even though City Council Seats are 'non… Read More
2017-03-06 14:09
Faith Chatham March 6, 2017 This year Americans have shifted into a higher octane of informative activism. Utilizion of social media links persons with shared values and concerns who are geo… Read More
2017-02-18 07:19
By Faith Chatham - Feb. 18, 2017 One piece of pie crust1/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup butter3/4 to 1 cup of frozen organic sweet cherriesHeat oven to 350'Spread pie crust over half of baking dis… Read More
2017-02-03 16:24
By Faith Chatham Feb. 3, 2017 I get from 45 to 60 friend request daily. Most are from folks all across America who realize that we must be vigilant in fighting together to preserve what we h… Read More
2017-02-01 06:55
Action Alert: Steve Bannon goes before the Senate Homeland Security committee for confirmation to the National Security Council. Please contact member of that committee urging them to block… Read More
2017-01-04 18:13
This is being posted here as an example of how organized resistance paid off! Wednesday, January 4, 2017 copyright The New York Times NYTimes.com/Opinion »Opinion On the very first d… Read More
2017-01-04 18:12
By Faith Chatham - Jan. 4, 2017 Progressives have strong networks coming out of the 2016 Campaign Cycle. Hillary's supporters are standing together combatting racism, sexism, and corruption… Read More
2016-11-08 18:04
This is a 15 min audio op-ed. The text was published Monday and titled: Despite this Bloodbath of an Election, We're Not As Divided As We're Made-out To Be.You are welcome to share or repub… Read More
2016-11-05 16:27
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2016-05-13 22:47
By Faith Chatham - CFO Texas Federal Blue Seed PAC - May 13, 2016 LINK to donate: bit.ly/5forTXDemocratic Nominees are running in 29 of Texas' 36 U.S. House Districts this year.A state wher… Read More
2015-10-09 13:10
Retired Army Officer Challenging Tea Party Incumbent Louie Gohmert For East Texas Congressional Seat
2015-09-28 20:49
By Faith Chatham - Texas Federal Blue Seed PAC - September 3, 2015Shirley McKellar officially kicked off her 2016 Campaign for Congress in the shadows of the Smith County Court House. Earlie… Read More
2015-09-28 18:39
By Faith Chatham - Sept. 6, 2016 Republished from Daily KosInstead of working to create jobs and help American manufacturers compete in the international market place, short-sighted, b… Read More
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2015-09-06 23:16
By Faith Chatham - September 6,2015Invitations have been extended to a number of new authors for this blog. Most are either 2016 candidates or leaders with activist groups. Some are staffers… Read More
2015-06-06 11:03
By Faith Chatham - June 5, 2015Some of the awful bills that were filed in the Texas Legislature this session died. Other truly awful ones were passed and in a totally irresponsible fashion… Read More
2013-11-21 18:36
By Faith Chatham - Arlington, TX - Nov. 21, 2013I write when I have something to say. From 2011-present I didn't blog a lot. It was usually about the air, water or an EPA hearing. It was usu… Read More
2013-11-05 16:30
Monday, 04 November 2013 09:25By Ronnie Cummins, Organic Consumers Association | Truth-Out, Op-Ed, Nov. 4, 2013,Read more: http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/19794-m… Read More
2013-11-05 16:08
Millions Against Monsanto: Five Lessons From the Battle Against GMOs Read More
2012-05-17 19:00
Hank Gilbert Endorses Rachel Barrios-Van OsHank Gilbert, one of the top statewide Democratic vote getters in 2006 and 2010 in his spirited races for Texas Agriculture Commissioner, endorses… Read More
2012-05-17 18:53
Legendary progressive journalist Ronnie Dugger (Recently featured in “Ronnie Dugger: The Free Man", Austin American-Statesman, 4-29-2012) endorses Rachel’s campaign for Stat… Read More
2012-05-17 18:40
Faith Chatham endorses Rachel Barrios-Van Os for State Chair of the Texas Democratic Party.I have worked with Rachel on several state wide campaigns. She is tireless, organized, and resource… Read More
2010-10-13 20:25
Jan 06, 2010 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- A STATE AGENCY HAS CRACKED -- or at least gently flung -- the ethics whip at a State Board of E… Read More
2010-10-11 03:47
Roy Laverne Brooks for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Precinct 6 from George Wada on Vimeo Read More
2010-08-01 03:42
Kim Feil - July 31, 2010Can't You See It's Acid Raining Added by Kim Triolo Feil (videos) Song by Jack Johnson with words "tweeked a little bit" by Kim Triolo FeilEnvironmental plea for City… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE - The New York Times - Published: November 26, 2013The Obama administration on Tuesday moved to issue new rules that would curtail political activity b… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
By Faith Chatham - Arlington, TX - Nov. 21, 2013RIDE THE MAX is a two-year pilot program linking Arlington to the Dallas DART and Fort Worth T Systems. It is a controversial start to mass tr… Read More
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Bay Area Houston: Dan Patrick. When you lie with teabaggers: Texas State Senator Dan Patrick is a smart liar. Case in point, his comments about immigration from Peggy Fikac’s of the Ho… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
By Faith Chatham - Jan. 13, 2014Gregory R. Perry is a quiet-spoken intelligent man. When asked why he is running for Texas Senate District 9, he replied: "Mainly Anger!"When he begins talkin… Read More
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