Texas Legislative Session 101
January 10, 2017
Texas has begun its 85th legislative session. Which means?
How Rick Perry Could Save the World as Energy Secretary
January 9, 2017
The last thing we want is Perry getting close to one button or another and asking a technician, “Hey, what does this do?”
Imperial Donald Trump: Bent Knees Stay Bent
December 11, 2016
The authoritarian style has, to some degree, already captivated many on the Right
Ted Cruz Tries to Talk About Queso Like a Normal Human, But Can't Quite Pull it Off (VIDEO)
December 7, 2016
Don't ruin queso, Ted. 2016 has been bad enough already.
Ending Medicare and Other Nightmares
November 20, 2016
Donald Trump, Paul Ryan and their Texas GOP followers are about to lose a political safety net of their own.
What Does the 2016 Election Mean for Texas?
November 13, 2016
Trump truly is unfit to be president by any and every measure. His is not the Texas way. And Texas may just lead the way out of the nightmare.
Our Democracy is Meant to Deny the Demagogues
November 12, 2016
Donald Trump is the type the U.S. Constitution is supposed to save America from
The 2016 Election: The Future’s Not Ours to See, But Let’s Try Anyway
November 7, 2016
Trump’s racism, misogyny, bullyboy tub-thumping and dangerous ignorance will erode the extreme right’s control in Texas. That will be good for Democrats. It will be good for Texas.
Governor Abbott Is Trying to Force Women to Bury Fetal Tissue
October 31, 2016
Texas newest plan to deny women access to abortion care is as creepy as it sounds.
Texas GOP Leaders Still Fighting Marriage Equality
October 31, 2016
The GOP wants the Texas Supreme Court to take away employee benefits for married same-sex couples in Houston.
Texas Has Spent More to Defend Voter ID Than to Promote Voter Turnout
October 31, 2016
Texas Republican officials spend more to suppress voter turnout than promote it.
Ted Cruz's Call to Shrink Supreme Court is Clear Attack on Our Democracy
October 31, 2016
Democracy is imperiled by Cruz and company’s cavalier attacks on its institutions. It’s further evidence that democracy is not their highest value. Power is.
Texas Republicans Created Donald Trump’s Voter Fraud Lie
October 26, 2016
Trump’s damaging “rigged election” rhetoric is a monster Texas Republicans created to peddle voter ID.
“I Love America” – Steinbeck, Trump and American Cheaters
October 24, 2016
Texas Republicans are hugging Trump like children do a binky blanket -- hoping their shared guilt is less damaging than alienating key GOP primary voters.
When It Comes to Misogyny, Texas Republicans Practice What Donald Trump Preaches
October 12, 2016
Texas GOP has legislated a shockingly similar brand of misogyny for years.
In the Locker Room with Trump – Where Abbott, Patrick and Other State Leaders are Hiding
October 12, 2016
Boys will be boys is not an acceptable answer for sexism
One Nice Thing About Donald Trump: He Destroyed Ted Cruz's Career
October 10, 2016
The man without a conscience has nowhere left to go
It is Time the Adults Drove the Political Puppies from the Room
October 9, 2016
If you believe the system is responsible, then change the system. Dramatically.
Why Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is Wrong About Black Lives Matter
October 3, 2016
More disturbing than his hypocrisy is how his words distract from real solutions.
