Disaster Dollars: Abbott’s Big New Donor Got Half-Billion in COVID, Border Contracts
One of the biggest beneficiaries of the governor's pandemic and Operation Lone Star disaster declarations has now kicked Abbott a cool $250,000.
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Ann Richards’ Legacy Is a Light for Dark Times
The "One Ann Only," a new collection of photographs and quotes, captures the unforgettable singularity of Texas’ last Democratic governor.
The Rising Progressive Majority in South Texas
Our people are searching for new leadership, and progressive Democratic Latinas are a viable option.
Greg Casar Superstar?
The organizer, groundbreaking Austin policymaker, and congressional nominee plans to be the House’s ‘most pro-labor’ member.
In GOP Primaries, Abbott Crushes Opponents While Paxton Forced into Runoff
Abbott’s shameless lurch to the right pays off, while Paxton may finally pay a price for clownish corruption in a runoff battle.
What Electing A New Railroad Commissioner Means for Texans
Despite its vital role regulating oil and gas companies, the Railroad Commission has long operated in the shadows. Thanks to a provocative TikTok, and the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri, the agency is having its moment.
Porn in Schools?: Texas GOP Sparks a Moral Panic Ahead of the Primaries
With bans on books and “critical race theory,” Republicans are scapegoating the state’s teachers for political gain.
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Paxton Targets GOP Judges After They Strike Down His Powers on Election Fraud
The embattled state attorney general is hoping to get by with a little help from his friends.
Inside the U.S. Capitol Insurrection
A Texas photographer finds himself shoulder to shoulder with rioters on January 6, 2021.
This Thanksgiving, Call Your Racist Uncle a “Racist”
How-to guides for avoiding political conflict at the dinner table overestimate the value of keeping the peace.