Texas
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro chops it up with Steven Colbert
Submitted by Ann del Llano on Thu, 2010-07-01 17:44Thirty-five year old San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro was quick on his feet and even got in a lick or two of his own as a guest on the Steven Colbert show last night, something not many guests are able to do. Watch the video here - Castro rocks!
Video: Austin City Manager Marc Ott
Submitted by Ann del Llano on Thu, 2010-05-27 15:26 Authored by Ann del LlanoHere's a video of Austin City Manager Marc Ott answering the question "What do you think of Austin?" at Huston-Tillotson University in Jan, 2010.
See the Marc Ott video, Part Two, "A Call to Action!"
Leo Berman, Texas State Rep., Says Obama Is 'God's Punishment On Us' ..LOL You're Damn Right Hopefully There's More to Come
Submitted by Southern Shift on Mon, 2010-04-26 15:51 Authored by Huff-PoWhen I saw this article on Huff-Po talking about how Leo Berman of Tyller, Texas was crying about how President Obama was 'God's punishment' on him and his right-wing ilk, there were two things I wanted to say... First, i wanted to say Leo, you're a grown man stop whining. Man up you ole douche bag, grow a pair and stop crying. All that whining is making Texans look bad. You know the rules, true Texans don't cry about who's in office, they hold it down and keep it moving.
Southern Shift to Host a RISE Session
Submitted by Southern Shift on Mon, 2010-03-01 16:59 Authored by Southern Shift
Are you an entrepreneur in the Austin area looking to network and learn new ways to build and promote your business? Then be sure to check out the RISE Conference taking place in Austin this week (March 1-5). All the sessions are free and designed for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. RISE sessions are independently organized by hosts, each of whom chooses his/her own topic and session location. These peer-led forums are limited to 25 participants and take place all over Austin.
Delta Sigma Theta: The Art of Politics and Community Activism
Submitted by Southern Shift on Tue, 2010-01-26 10:39Young people in East Austin, Texas, are coming together to learn about political action and community organizing in a series of events and seminars hosted by the Delta Sigma Theta service sorority. Peep the highlights!
Tim Sulak & Amy Clark Meachum, Candidates for the 353rd District Court in Travis County, Texas
Submitted by Southern Shift on Tue, 2010-01-26 10:37Get to know Tim Sulak & Amy Clark Meachum, candidates for district court in Travis County. Hear them talk about whether, as a judge, they would follow the law or their heart if they were in conflict.
Daniel Bradford & Yvonne Williams at the East Austin Judicial Candidate Forum
Submitted by Southern Shift on Tue, 2010-01-26 10:35Watch Bradford and Williams tell us why we should vote for them for Travis County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1. They talk about the work their campaigns have done on the East side of Austin, and they point out the differences between them.
Young People Unite for Political Activism 101
Submitted by Ann del Llano on Fri, 2010-01-15 14:28 Authored by Ann del LlanoYoung people in East Austin, Texas, are coming together to learn about political action and community organizing in a series of events and seminars hosted by the Delta Sigma Theta service sorority. Peep the highlights!
Austinites: Watch your judicial candidates before you vote for them!
Submitted by Ann del Llano on Wed, 2010-01-13 13:57 Authored by Ann del LlanoThe East Austin Leadership Development Program by Southwest Key hosted Travis County Judicial Candidate Forums last month just before the filing deadline. The first forum featured every contested criminal court candidate, and the second forum featured every contested civil court candidate. It was a wonderful opportunity for the public to meet the candidates in person during the Meet & Greet and to learn how they will decide cases on the bench in an informal relaxed setting.
Marc Katz, Democratic Candidate for Texas Lt. Governor - Part 1 of 2
Submitted by Southern Shift on Wed, 2010-01-06 14:08Find out what motivates Marc Katz to run for Texas Lt. Governor, hear his vision and how he intends to represent the vast majority of Texans who are left behind by the current administration.
