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University of Houston Is Gutting Its Gender and Sexuality Classes. That Won’t Stop Texas’ Crusade Against Higher Ed.

College administrators wrongly hope that anticipatory obedience will satisfy a GOP-run Texas Legislature that is increasingly hostile toward education.

by Andrew Joseph Pegoda

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The Real Lesson Behind Texas’ New Bible Curriculum Requirements

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The Hard Ceiling over Texas Cities’ Climate Plans

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Texas’ Refusal to Plan for Climate Change Created a Crisis in Corpus Christi 

by Dylan Baddour

May 12, 2025

Harrison the Huckster

The right-wing state rep has led an army of one on a self-righteous crusade in the Texas House.

by Joelle DiPaolo

May 12, 2025

 A Day in a Democracy

We still have one, after all, so may as well act like it.

by Justin Miller

Seated at a long podium, Greg Abbott looks over at Dan Patrick as he speaks into a microphone. Behind them is the seal of the state of Texas. May 06, 2025

The High Cost of Texas’ Property Tax Cut-and-Run Politics 

Biennial promises of “relief” are just window dressing on a broken taxation system.

by Justin Miller

Apr 30, 2025

Editor’s Letter: Introducing Our May/June 2025 Issue

A note from the editor-in-chief

by Gus Bova

Apr 30, 2025

Abbott’s Bail Agenda Could Swell Texas Jails, Test U.S. Constitution

Republicans want to double down on a system that can keep Texans in jail for years without a trial, while attacking bail funds that try to help.

by Michelle Pitcher

Apr 28, 2025

Texas Shouldn’t Legislate Censorship

Public libraries are for the public—and that means access for all.

by Chris Barton

Apr 24, 2025

The Lege’s ‘Big Government Intrusion’ into University Academics 

Expanding on last session's anti-DEI campus crackdown, Republicans are now going after gender and ethnic studies programs and faculty independence.

by Joelle DiPaolo

Apr 23, 2025

It’s a Long Way to the Top (if You Wanna Oust the Pols)

The Texas GOP’s dominance of the 21st Century has been marked by entrenchment in the highest offices. Is that changing?

by Justin Miller

Apr 11, 2025

Slowly and Painfully, House Passes $337 Billion Budget

The chamber deliberated until 3 a.m.

by Joelle DiPaolo

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