What Now for Democrats in Texas?
Democrats took a historic election beating this week. In wrestling terms, it wasn’t a powerbomb; it was a powerbomb from the top rope through...
Abbott’s Voucher Push: A Political Waterloo In The Making?
Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s single-minded pursuit of school vouchers is drawing comparisons to Napoleon’s ill-fated Waterloo campaign. Long regarded as a military genius, Napoleon had...
HISD Voting Down Chaplains As Counselors Is A Good Thing
The Houston Independent School District School Board unanimously voted last week to not allow chaplains to serve as school counselors. Here’s why that’s a...
2024 Presidential Election Impact on Texas: Abortion
This is a multipart series on the different ways the 2024 Presidential Election is likely to affect Texas.
Abortion is all but banned in Texas,...
The Hinojosa Era: A Decade Of Democratic Disappointment In Texas
It has been 30 years since a Democrat was last elected to a statewide office in Texas, and Republicans have held a majority in...
Hatred, Violence, and Fear — A Short History of Anti-Minority Activity in Texas
As Jewish Texans see surges in antisemitic-fueled crimes, other minority groups have also experienced recent retribution for being different from those who are not...
Cuellar Forced Into Runoff
Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas’ 28th Congressional District was forced into a runoff Tuesday with his 2020 primary challenger Jessica Cisneros. Cisneros, a 28-year-old...
Conservatives Hope Llano County Book Ban Case Will Open Up Chances to Censor Libraries
One of the most important First Amendment cases in America is happening in Texas right now. At oral arguments before the 5th Circuit Court...
Worried About The Texas Grid? Solar Tax Credits Can Help Insulate You From A...
If you’re worried about the reliability of the Texas electrical grid – and you should be – now might be the right time to...
Is GLO Commissioner George P. Bush Determined to Stiff the City of Houston over...
The feud between Houston-area government officials and the Texas General Land Office continued this week following months of acrimony.
On Wednesday, Mayor Sylvester Turner and...
