Tag Archives: Rick Perry
Dancing with Denial
Rick Perry has danced his way back into the climate denial camp. At his Senate confirmation hearing earlier this year, the secretary of energy admitted that the...Read More
Loon Star State: Rick Perry, Trump and the National Security Council
Ben Sargent To see more political cartoons, visit our Loon Star State section....Read More
The Case of the Missing Governor
What does Greg Abbott want?
We’re now more than halfway through Greg Abbott’s first term as governor, and we still know little about what makes him tick....Read More
As Energy Secretary, Rick Perry Would Have Radioactive Conflicts
As governor, Perry did favors for a nuclear waste company formerly owned by a top donor. Will he do the same on a national stage?
As governor, Perry did favors for a nuclear waste company formerly owned by a top donor. Will he do the same on a national stage?...Read More
Rick Perry Partially Reverses Stance on Climate Change, Agrees ‘Some of It’ is Man-Made
After more than a decade of questioning climate science, Perry softened his stance at his confirmation hearing on Thursday.
After more than a decade of questioning climate science, Perry softened his stance at his confirmation hearing on Thursday....Read More
Loon Star State: ‘Shine Boy’
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Get Ready, America: Rick Perry’s Environmental and Energy Record is Awful
During his 14 years as governor, Perry attempted to fast-track permits for 11 coal plants and supported building a radioactive waste facility in West Texas.
To say Rick Perry, Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Energy, has a poor environmental record would be an understatement. The overarching theme of Pe...Read More
The Texas Miracle #24: Rick Perry’s Last Dance
On the podcast: 'He looked very matadorly,' and other Rick-related phrases you never thought you'd hear, plus: Cruz's conscience and clown lives... matter?
On the podcast: 'He looked very matadorly,' and other Rick-related phrases you never thought you'd hear, plus: Cruz's conscience and clown lives... matter?...Read More
Loon Star State: Unemployment Benefits
In this month's award-winning Loon Star State cartoon by Ben Sargent, a post-'Dancing with the Stars' Rick Perry goes looking for a new gig — again. ...Read More