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The Power Politics Behind the House’s Bipartisan, Kumbaya, Feel-Good Session

House Speaker Dennis Bonnen altered his party’s near-term agenda in service of the GOP’s long-term political project: Power. Will it work?

by Justin Miller

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Texas Lawmakers are Promoting ‘Anti-New York’ Bills to Limit Abortions

by Sophie Novack

Will Matt Rinaldi Pay for Calling ICE on Latino Protesters?

by Gus Bova

How ‘Mad Moms in Minivans’ Injected Themselves into Texas’ Anti-Vaccine Debate

by Sophie Novack

Jul 20, 2017

Thank You, Matt Rinaldi

Republicans who are repelled by people like Rinaldi have a problem: They depend on the votes of the people who cheer him on.

by Christopher Hooks

Jul 19, 2017

Texas Bill Would Revoke Medical Licenses of Doctors Who Perform Abortions

A measure proposed in the special session would ban physicians from providing almost all abortions.

by Sophie Novack

Briscoe Cain Jul 17, 2017

Small Government Crusader Wants $35 Million to Fix a Battleship in His District

Representative Briscoe Cain wants to slash taxes and government spending on social services, but he’d like $35 million for a home district problem.

by Gus Bova

A drawing by Felipe

Inside this month's print issue

Biden Is Still Separating Immigrant Kids From Their Families

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May 24, 2017

Texas Bill Could Send People to Jail for Driving a Woman to an Abortion, Lawmaker Says

A sweeping anti-abortion bill leaves prosecutors wide discretion over who is charged for unlawful abortions.

by Sophie Novack

May 23, 2017

After Freedom Caucus Kills Her Legislation, Lawmaker Announces Anti-‘Lunch Shaming’ Campaign

Feeding Texas is now collecting donations to help pay off school lunch debts and encourage schools to adopt more generous meal policies.

by Gus Bova

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