Capitol Offense

On April 12, the Observer posted “The Governor’s Database” on the Web. The story detailed how Gov. Rick Perry, through his Office of Homeland [...]

Jim Hightower

When George Romney ran for president in 1968, he opposed the war in Vietnam. When it came out that he’d earlier supported the war, [...]

Bad Bills

Little Brother’s Watching, Too House Bill 357 Rep. Debbie Riddle (R-Tomball) It’s the new brand of openness in government-making more details about what you [...]

Political Intelligence

Life Blood of Hyperbole In a committee hearing that lasted until after 5 a.m., opponents demonized embryonic stem cell research by likening it to [...]

Editorial

They must be a very neat, organized people, these Republicans. We gather that they carry two forms of identification each at all times and [...]