The Houston City Council will have its fewest women in 15 years this January, which political observers called a troublesome regression for one of the most diverse cities in the U.S. Continue Reading »
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HCDP Guest Blog: Council member Ellen Cohen discusses Hanukkah
Every month the Harris County Democratic Party will be welcoming guest Democratic bloggers to the website and allowing them to discuss a variety of topics. This month we welcome Houston City Council Member Ellen Cohen, discussing Hanukkah. Continue Reading »
Thanksgivukkah!
This week, Houston celebrates the unusual convergence of two holidays: for the first time in 125 years, Thanksgiving will overlap with Hanukkah. “Thanksgivukkah,” as the dual-holiday is being called, gives us a rare opportunity to reflect on the themes that these days share: freedom from oppression, and the giving of thanks. Continue Reading »