American Citizenship and Other Myths
We shouldn’t ignore the protofascism brewing on the JD Vance-aligned right. But the status quo ante isn’t good enough either.
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Litigating the Republican Civil War
The crusade against Texans for Lawsuit Reform and the rise of conservative lawfare reveal a new side of Texas’ ruling party.
Pastor’s Admitted Child Sex Abuse Roils Hotbed of Christian Nationalism
But some Texas Republicans, who’ve campaigned on ostensibly protecting children from sexualization, are conspicuously quiet.
In Battle for Shriveled Soul of GOP, Congressman Beats Youtuber
Videos making light of the Holocaust and the Troubles were not enough to get Brandon Herrera over the hump against Tony Gonzales.
A House Defeated? Abbott, Paxton, Patrick Bag Rebellious State Legislators
The heavily contested GOP primaries brought about ousters and uncertainty in the state’s lower legislative chamber and highest criminal court.
Allen City Council Member Condemns Nazis, Also Compares Pride Flags With Fascist Flags
"I cannot say for certain he held Nazi views," Dave Shafer tweeted about the Allen gunman, who had swastika and SS tattoos.
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Texas Republicans Refuse to Condemn Allen Shooter’s Extremist Beliefs
“I think if we substitute Muslim, undocumented ... many of these politicians would leave skid marks in their haste to offer condemnation.”
The GOP Primary for Governor Is A Contest Of Extremism
With a bevy of hyper-conservative challengers, Greg Abbott is scrambling to cover his right flank.
