Did the Abbott-O’Rourke Debate Change Anything?
One focus group found that the Democratic challenger won over voters at the Texas governor's debate, but it's unclear if most of the electorate paid attention.
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‘Over the Lege’ Plumbs the Tragicomedy of Texas Politics
In its sixth season, the political satire urges viewers to laugh instead of cry at the state's right-wing machine.
To Build a Theocracy
At the fourth annual Texas Youth Summit, Christian nationalists pushed young conservatives to spread their message.
Texas’ Constitution Could Be Key to Resecuring Abortion Rights
Our founding state document enshrines the right to privacy. Come November, we must elect judicial representatives who will interpret it faithfully.
An Eleventh-Hour, Hail-Mary Climate Remedy
The Inflation Reduction Act promises to slash U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, but enables more pollution in Gulf Coast communities.
Loon Star State: The Rights Exterminator
In his latest political cartoon for the Observer, Ben Sargent considers the Supreme Court.
I Was Fired for Asking Students to Wear Masks
My crime? Recommending that students take simple steps to protect themselves and others from the novel coronavirus.
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Beto Hits the Road for the Last Leg of His Tour
The Democratic nominee for governor wooed rural voters on on his 49-day tour of the state.
‘We Win in 2022 and the World Changes’
Beto's bid to deny Greg Abbott a third term as governor is a steep one, but he can still muster some magic on the campaign trail.
Abbott and ERCOT Keep Texans in the Dark
From selecting a new CEO to an obscure committee report, the governor kept tight control over significant post-storm energy changes.