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Politics

Revealed: GOP Group Tied to Mysterious Trans Student Messages

A Travis County judge ordered that names be released, according to the Transgender Education Network of Texas. The GOP group denied involvement.

by Steven Monacelli

Keep Reading

‘I’m Feeling Some Trepidation’: Will Talarico Pull Off a Generational Upset over Paxton?

by Eden Shamy

Ken Paxton’s ‘October Surprises’ Are Pure Disinformation

by Steven Monacelli

How BlackRock Became Texas’ Comeback Kid

by Candice Bernd

Aug 27, 2025

West Texas Congressman’s ‘Big Beautiful’ Cuts Could Harm Rural Hospitals in His District

Jodey Arrington was the House architect of Trump’s massive tax-and-spend bill that includes steep healthcare cuts.

by Josephine Lee

Aug 18, 2025

Is a Strong Latino Candidate Texas Democrats’ Only Hope?

The party is long-overdue for such a leader at the top of the ballot.

by Justin Miller

Aug 15, 2025

Loon Star State: Entering…

by Ben Sargent

Aug 14, 2025

Texas GOP Says Flood Relief Is Priority. Here’s the Climate Policy They Won’t Pass.

Republican lawmakers have for years refused to engage with precautionary climate-resilience and disaster-response measures.

by Candice Bernd

Aug 13, 2025

Texas Lawmakers Push ‘Massive Secrecy Grab’ to Shield Police Files

As public attention has shifted away from policing reform, legislators attempt to shove information into the dark.

by Michelle Pitcher

Aug 12, 2025

Will a STAAR-Crossed Legislature Finally Enact Real Testing Reform? 

It’s on the agenda at the Texas Capitol, but advocates worry heavy-handed "accountability" will remain intact.

by Josephine Lee

Aug 04, 2025

Can Anything Halt the Gerrymandering Arms Race?

Texas Dem quorum-breakers are seeking to protect voter rights nationwide, but they’re likely engaged in little more than a perfunctory game of chicken.

by Justin Miller

Jul 23, 2025

The Texas GOP’s ‘Unprecedented,’ Risky Gerrymandering Scheme

A redistricting expert discusses Tom Delay, ‘dummymanders,’ and the long history of racial gerrymandering in the state.

by Justin Miller

Jul 17, 2025

How Trump’s IRS May Unshackle Churches from Their Political Restraints

As if everyday life in these United States wasn’t politicized enough, your local house of worship could soon become a part of the campaign battlefield. 

by David R. Brockman

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