Marc Croes, membership chairman of the Kingwood Area Democrats writes this well researched piece on what our economy needs to get on track. Marc’s researched observation would definitely have an impact on our economy. Sadly the politics makes it very unlikely. That said, if we really forced our politicians to govern, it would be a […]

I thought long and hard whether to add this to my blog. I err on the side of being aggressive. I hate attacks on what one does in the privacy of their bedroom. That said given the lies and misinformation attempting to bloody otherwise good Democrats including our President, all Democratic activists and operatives must […]

On December 16th, 2011 a group of Kingwood TX and the surrounding area residents effected an Occupy Kingwood event in front of US Congressman Ted Poe’s Kingwood office. The event was successful and many in this otherwise conservative community were very receptive. Kingwood residents began blowing their horns in support of the event as well […]

Last week, NAACP issued a call for voting rights in the streets of New York, at the United Nations and across the nation through the media. The far right is now on the defensive about their attack on voting rights.  In collaboration with NAACP, we have put together a video about the impact of the […]

When will Democrats stop suffering from battered woman syndrome? When will Democrats understand that Republicans are just not into them? When will Democrats realize that Republicans only approach them for a deal when their backs are against the wall and need cover? That Wyden a seasoned politician would allow a young morally corrupt childlike House […]

[podcast]http://wcscwebs.com/Blogs/EgbertoWillies/Podcasts/Podcast (Egbertos-Interview-On-KPFT-Radio-90.1-FM-Self Determination-2011-12-13].mp3[/podcast] I was guest on KPFT FM Radio 90.1 December 11th, 2011 between 9:30 PM until 11:00 PM CST on the show Self Determination. We discussed my book “As I See It: Class Warfare The Only Resort To Right Wing Doom” as well as today’s politics. I appeared on Obidike Kamau and Akua […]

I was doing my morning peruse of my news and ran across my friend, CNN iReporter Cliff Olney’s iReport this morning. He hit every note both in his video and the prose that follows. We better heed his prescient warning at the end. It is one that ironically I echoed on Sunday on the show […]

Yesterday, Occupy Our Homes stood up for families who’ve been have kicked out of their homes by Wall Street banks. Tomorrow, the Senate will vote on a nomination with major consequences for all American consumers who get cheated: Richard Cordray as head of the new watchdog on Wall Street. Wall Street CEOs have their lobbyists […]

Friends: Yesterday, I filed as a candidate for Harris County Democratic Party Chair on the primary ballot in March 2012.  Thanks to everyone that has given their support thus far; I look forward to earning your trust and your vote before Election Day. Over the past many months, I have traveled the county and spoken […]

HOUSTON (Dec. 7, 2011) – Reverend William A. “Bill” Lawson, founding pastor of Houston’s historic Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church and Howard Jefferson, NAACP national board member, have endorsed Council Member Jolanda “Jo” Jones for re-election to Houston City Council At-Large Position 5. “I am endorsing Council Member Jolanda Jones for re-election because of her strong […]