News moves fast these days. It seems like ages ago that we watched in disbelief as one of America’s most treasured cities drowned before our eyes. We listened to a panic stricken poor population abandonded by our own government cry for help. We opened our hearts and our homes to people left homeless. Then we [...]
11.23.05 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
The Dallas Morning News editorial on the recent brouhaha in the House of Representatives has a signficant problem. Representative Murtha’s resolution called for (here’s the exact language in the resolution)
The deployment of United States forces in Iraq, by direction of Congress, is hereby terminated and the forces involved are to be redeployed at the [...]
11.22.05 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
We spoke to Senator Van de Putte’s office today regarding the Supreme Court decision on School Finance. In a statement today, Senator Van de Putte said, “The Court’s decision today gives us at least some guidance on what is
currently constitutional and what is not. That’s helpful, but it’s just a starting point.”
Her office also told [...]
11.22.05 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
Haven’t read it yet, but it’s out. Deadline is June 1 to fix this shit.
From the Decision:
“We agree that the constitutional standard is plainly result-oriented. It creates no duty to fund public education at any level other than what is required to achieve a general diffusion of knowledge. While the end-product of public education [...]
11.22.05 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
We’ve been getting your emails and nominations for Texan of the Year and as we get ready to close nominations from the readers, the Texas Bloggers will begin creating their posts for the announcement on December 1. If you have not already emailed us through your favorite blog, do it now! What Texan has [...]
11.22.05 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
Our state attorney general has filed suit against Sony for the hidden spyware they included on several recent CDs. For instance, if you bought the most recent Ricky Martin or Celine Dion CDs, you got it (Please tell us you have neither of these CDs…).
BoingBoing has more info on Sony’s tricky software.
11.21.05 | Uncategorized | admin
Well with the Supreme Court and the Executive Branch taking school matters into their own hands, it was only a matter of time until the House attempted to renew its efforts. So here you have it, a meeting of the Public Education Committee next Wednesday, November 30th. They’ll be discussing their interim charges, [...]
11.21.05 | Uncategorized | admin
That Barbara Radnofsky got a little media attention from someone other than a blogger. The Statesman has a small piece on her today. Of course, she’s characterized as a ‘unkown challenger with no hope.’ At least here at PD we tell you right up front we’re biased. We think everybody’s an idiot. That’s true fair [...]
11.21.05 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
In case you were wondering why all those lobbyists suddenly appeared again today in the Capitol Extension, it was because the Texas Tax Reform Commission met to start taking testimony. Perry opened the panel up, pointing out how each member brings a different perspective and viewpoint to the discussions. I think he meant [...]
11.21.05 | Uncategorized | admin