And Poof. There Goes Red Texas.
From the most powerful GOP state in the nation to blue, in one fell swoop.
Ken Paxton
Ken Paxton’s ‘October Surprises’ Are Pure Disinformation
For Paxton and the influencers around him, shoddy work in the election’s home stretch is getting rapidly exposed—though some mystery still surrounds a deceptive mail campaign.
In a Cash Bail System, Justice Depends on Your Bank Account
Ken Paxton is attacking Harris County's bail consent decree. If he succeeds, the county may need a new jail for the additional low-income defendants.
Angela Paxton’s Message: Elect the Elephant at All Costs
Her appeal to put party loyalty above character and accountability ignores the price women will pay if Ken Paxton becomes a U.S. senator.
Does Joe Rogan Care Who Wins the Texas Senate Race?
An exhaustive accounting of the Austin podcast giant's thoughts (and lack thereof) on James Talarico, Ken Paxton, and the electoral contest between them
Immigrants Keep Saying She’s Ripping Them Off. Why Won’t Texas Stop Her?
The attorney general's office once aggressively pursued fraudsters targeting immigrants. Not on Ken Paxton's watch.
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Can James Talarico Do Better than Beto?
With his scandalized general election opponent now set, the newest Texas Democrat phenom begins his barnstorming of the state.
From San Diego to Plano, Islamophobia Has Consequences
In Texas and beyond, Republican leaders continue to peddle dangerous lies trying to falsely cast Muslims as the “other.”
Did Texas Republicans’ Restive Runoffs Imperil Their November Ballot?
In almost all cases, the most problematic, extremist, unqualified, and Trumpian candidate won the day.