Ed Espinoza
Texas by the numbers: Dems won big cities and tied suburbs, but overwhelmed in smaller counties
November 5, 2020
Biden narrowed the margin to 6 points but Republicans ran up the score in the smaller counties.
It’s going to take all of us: Swing voters alone will not save democracy
September 14, 2020
We need a hyper-mobilized base to fix this mess.
Only 7 states limit vote-by-mail access based on age. Texas is one of them.
May 21, 2020
A majority of Texas voters agree vote-by-mail should be made available for everyone.
Young voters deserve to be taken seriously
May 11, 2020
The youth vote is too often referred to as "the future." Sure, but the youth vote is also "the now."
It’s not about staying open, it’s about staying safe
April 28, 2020
While Republicans rush to reopen Texas, 55% of voters think it’s more important to keep people safe.
America needs a consumer bailout
March 20, 2020
$1,000 checks are fine, but they won’t keep creditors away for long.
Republicans turn pandemic into fight about racism
March 19, 2020
Health experts condemn profiling virus along ethnic lines.
We need to talk about paid sick leave in Texas
March 13, 2020
No one wants to give you a side of virus with your meal, least of all the people serving it to you.
Explainer: Special Elections for the Texas Legislature
February 18, 2020
This state has a lot of special elections, with quite a few rules. Here’s what to expect.
Progressive candidates: 4 tips for a better stump speech
January 13, 2020
A clear and compelling message reinforces a candidates brand.
The DNC should change candidate requirements for the January presidential debates
December 17, 2019
In January, many voters will tune in to the primary debates for the first time. They deserve to hear from all of the national candidates.
It’s not just Austin. The state of Texas has a homelessness problem.
November 4, 2019
While Gov. Greg Abbott points the finger at Austin, the entire state he governs is dealing with homelessness.
Texas Republicans rocked by lies and bribery (updated)
October 22, 2019
If the Republican Speaker cannot be trusted to look out for his own people, how can he be trusted to look out for anyone at all?
What the latest fundraising numbers mean for the 2020 Texas senate race
October 16, 2019
You may not realize it, but October 15, 2019 was the first big moment of the 2020 Senate race in Texas. Here's why.
Pete "Petersburg" Sessions caught in Trump's web of corruption
October 10, 2019
Now we know why so many Republicans are covering for Trump – because they are personally benefiting from his corruption.
Texas Democratic turnout has created a lot more “Blueberries in the Tomato Soup”
October 2, 2019
As the fastest-growing state in the nation, Texas is a thriving state with a diverse electorate.
Hey Trump: Latinos are Americans
September 18, 2019
In an era where conservatives are othering Latinos, we should emphasize that Latinos are Americans, too.
Latinx American Month: It’s time to rename Hispanic Heritage Month
September 17, 2019
In an era where conservatives are othering Latinos, we should emphasize that Latinos are Americans, too.
Texas: 2016 first-time votes favored Democrats by margin of 5-to-1
September 11, 2019
Much of the state's voter growth has come from 2012 to 2016 - and continues to heavily favors Democrats
Special Report: Flipping Texas in 2020
September 11, 2019
Our case for progressive victory in Texas.
