Texans: You Are Your Legislators’ Boss, Now Act Like It
A Texas legislator seeks to make divorce inaccessible, while ignoring Texans' real problems...
Andrea Grimes
Articles by Andrea Grimes
This Outpouring of Empathy from Trump Supporters is Simply Too Much
I get that the GOP wants to understand why it lost the popular vote in an effort to build bridges with the frustrated majority it must now govern, but my emotions are still raw.
The Texas Miracle #31: Goodnight and Good Luck, Y’all!
On the podcast: Host Andrea Grimes signs off on our final episode, and Texpat listeners call in to tell us what they miss most about the Lone Star State.
The Texas Miracle #30: ‘I’ve Got a Bone to Pick With This Democratic Process’
On the podcast: What the heck just happened, y'all? We debrief with a miffed British journalist and contemplate the future of abortion access under Trump.
Love Will Trump Hate (Eventually)
In Texas, a single-party government led by bigots is nothing new.
The Texas Miracle #29: See You Next Tuesday
On the podcast: The case for un-censoring ourselves when politicians do and say vulgar, offensive things. Plus, the jacuzzi of despair and a queso battle.
What Wendy Davis Can Teach Texas About Hillary Clinton
White Texans didn't turn up for Davis in 2014. Can Donald Trump alienate enough of them to make Clinton competitive?
The Texas Miracle #28: Voter Turnout for What?
On the show: Our journo panel marvels at massive early voting turnout numbers in Texas, plus a hospice chaplain offers tips on dying with style.
The Texas Miracle #27: The Glittering Intellect of George W. Bush
On the podcast: Remember when we thought it couldn't get dumber than Dubya? Those sure were the days. Plus: Fowl play and frackers gone... fracking wild.
Video: Donald Trump Makes George W. Bush Sound Like a Certified Genius
Remember when we all used to laugh about what a doofus George W. Bush was?