The Era of EBJ Comes to a Close
Longtime Dallas Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson passed away after a career that will be etched into the history of Texas politics.
Texas Democrats
Editorial: Texas Democrats Need to Throw Out the Political Rulebook
Politics isn’t about truth; it’s about power.
‘Stalwart Battler for Justice’: Remembering Babe Schwartz (1926-2018)
In the Texas Senate, Schwartz was a constant delight, swift as a bolt of lightning, who could rhetorically eviscerate an opponent with his rapier wit.
Selling Out or a Smart Strategy? A Fight Brews Over Democratic Values in Congressional District 21
In a gerrymandered district that leans Republican, Democratic candidates are clashing over the best strategy to win without compromising progressive values.
A ‘Blue Wave’ with No One to Ride It: Will a Big-Name Democrat Run in Texas?
With candidate filing now open for 2018, Texas Democrats are showing signs of life in the battle for Congress but still seem gunshy about competing statewide.
What Wendy Davis Would’ve Done Differently
The former state senator opens up about the 'grief' of watching the Lege as an outsider and what Texas Democrats will have to do to re-energize their base and bring young voters to the polls.
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Losing Ground
After getting crushed in November, Battleground Texas is fighting for survival and relevance—against other Democrats.
How the Abortion Filibuster May Have Set Texas Democrats Up for Failure
When Davis became a star candidate for governor, Battleground Texas had little choice but to jump on board.