Isobella Harkrider
Where Does Campaign Money Go After Retirement?
Political campaigns live and die by their fundraising. Often, the candidate with the most money ends up with the highest number of...
Where Does Texas Stand on Gun Locks After Recent Mass Shootings?
At first glance, Project Childsafe kits could be mistaken for a bike lock with a cable cord. But there’s an important distinction...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Constantly Addressed Policy Makers on Equality, Workers Rights and...
A bronze statue of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has stood at the University of Texas at Austin campus...
Human Trafficking in Hotels and How Legislators Help Survivors
Asked to describe Texas’ largest city, most think of Houston’s NASA Space Center, the Astros baseball team, or the city’s role as...
Here’s How Five Texas Universities Get Out the Vote
Last summer, Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1888 into law, effectively banning temporary polling places often found on college campuses in...
New Rules Tighten Texans’ Eligibility for SNAP and Applicant’s Car Value Could Be a...
Policymakers and elected officials shape a public narrative about who deserves assistance and why, especially when it comes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Morgan’s Wonderland, the World's First Accessible Theme Park Is in Texas
Morgan’s Wonderland started with the inspirational story of Morgan Harman and “her ability to smile through physical and cognitive challenges.” Her parents...
Age Requirements for Public School in Texas: a Primer
When is the “right” time to enroll a child in kindergarten? According to Texas law, if a child turns five before September...
Texas’ Growing Relocation Population Can Impact Voting in 2020
People are not just flocking to Texas for the warmer weather or a plate of juicy brisket. In 2018, the Austin American-Statesman...
What If Voting Locations Were As Popular As Texas Attractions?
In a state defined by pride of place, Texas-shaped pretzels and chips, Texas-sized donuts and Texas-shaped waffles are not uncommon. Yes, Texans...