Progressive Populist Caucus - Press Releases

A Texas Populist Manifesto

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:08:44 -0400

From The Progressive Populist Caucus Chair
Charlie Urbina Jones

Texans have grown weary of waiting for our federal government to meet the needs of the people of this state and country. Congressional gridlock seems to prevail, even with a new, though slim Democratic majority. While thumbs twiddle in Washington, the people are hurting for access to healthcare, improvements in the education in our youth, environmental answers for global warming, clean air and plentiful water, the return of our national guard from mission impossible in Iraq,

A Comprehensive Counter-Voter Suppression Program For HCDP

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:46:29 -0400

Based on historical Republican Party activity to suppress voting by Democrats, particularly in “minority” voter categories in Harris County and Texas, a comprehensive program for the lead up to and conduct of the 2008 election, both primary and general, is in order.

Ballot backstop - Texas should join the states mandating a paper trail to verify the accuracy of electronic voting machines

Sun, 20 Aug 2006 15:28:15 -0400

Aug. 19, 2006, 8:44PM | Link to article
Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle

In an electronic age haunted by computer viruses and hackers, many people cling to paper security blankets, whether they come in the form of ATM receipts, itemized credit card charges or monthly bank statements.

Yet in the essential civic exercise of choosing our representatives, Texans who use electronic machines are forced to trust a fallible computer program with no way to check the accuracy of the results. Such a system amounts to faith-based voting.

[PRESS] Needed: A paper trail for county ballots

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 15:00:55 -0400

MACHINE POLITICS | Houston Chronicle | Link to article

Needed: A paper trail for county ballots

County clerk and mayor shouldn’t ignore troubling situation any longer

By STAN MERRIMAN

A year and a half-long study of the security vulnerabilities of electronic voting systems has just been published by the Brennan Center For Justice at New York University, deploying the expertise of a panel of computer security experts, including Dr. Dan Wallach of Rice University. This seminal study recommends a regime of tests and a voter-verifiable paper trail ( VVPAT). It is referring tofor the huge Hart InterCivic, Inc., electronic voting system right hereused in Harris County

Brennan Center Task Force Says Software Attacks Pose Real Danger To All Electronic Voting Machines

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:52:50 -0400

So Who's Wearing the Tin Foil Hat NOW?

Harris County election judges have possession of Hart InterCivic eSlate System Judge's Booth Controllers (JBCs) for up to 72 hours before elections.

David Van Os Sues Secretary of State and County Clerk in Travis County

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 19:28:49 -0400

Progressive Populist Caucus Co-Founder and Attorney-General candidate David Van Os followed up on remarks before the General Caucus and, along with Steering Committee Member Sonia Santana, filed a lawsuit to block further unconstitutional use of direct-recording electronic voting machines and procedures. Please read these petitions. They are not long and easy enough for any member to understand.

David Van Os Presented Spine Award in Austin

Mon, 16 Jan 2006 15:15:37 -0500

By Robyn Landis
Reproduced from the original located on the Backbone Campaign website