Blue Blood, From a Turnip
In voting-averse Texas, how can the “election integrity” juice be worth the squeeze?
Austin At Large
91-120 of 315 entries
Mike Clark-Madison, March 18, 2021
In Control, but Not In Charge
Amid the ruins of the Texas power grid, following two different paths to failure
Mike Clark-Madison, March 11, 2021
At the Bottom of the Well
Greg Abbott’s still making horrible things happen, but at least now he’s in charge!
Mike Clark-Madison, March 4, 2021
Help Is Not on the Way
By design, decadence, and default, Austin and Texas have entered a DIY era
Mike Clark-Madison, Feb. 25, 2021
The Way We Got Here
On the journey to today’s Austin, Ron Davis helped make the road by walking
Mike Clark-Madison, Feb. 11, 2021
To Shame the Strong
Let the congregation sing: “For God’s sake, give more power to the people”
Mike Clark-Madison, Feb. 4, 2021
“It’s Time to Get <blank> Done”
As we dive deep into 2021, let’s complete that sentence with real talk, not “stuff”
Mike Clark-Madison, Jan. 28, 2021
Just Another Wednesday
Rejoice and be glad in these first calm hours of the rest of our democratic lives
Mike Clark-Madison, Jan. 21, 2021
Forget the Alamo
It’s strike three for Texas in the white-power rebellion game. Time to call folks out.
Mike Clark-Madison, Jan. 14, 2021
From Cloud Coup-Coup Land
Was this the worst that could happen? That (still) depends on what we do next.
Mike Clark-Madison, Jan. 7, 2021
A Strong-Mayor Sweet Spot?
Advocates throw some salt on the pleasant-tasting “pro-democracy” reform plan
Mike Clark-Madison, Dec. 30, 2020
Carnival of the MAGAnimals
Austin is not an unsafe city. That's not stopping the governor from trying to seize control of our police force.
Mike Clark-Madison, Dec. 23, 2020
Yup, He Goofed! Now What?
For Austin’s own good, we may want to patch up that hole Steve Adler shot in his foot
Mike Clark-Madison, Dec. 10, 2020
The Center of Attention, Again
Austin continues its golden-child ways as the rest of America goes pear-shaped
Mike Clark-Madison, Dec. 3, 2020
Make America Grateful Again
Even as white nationalism sticks around, kicking Trump to the curb is a Thanksgiving miracle
Mike Clark-Madison, Nov. 25, 2020
Too Late to Turn Back Now?
The long, slow slog to a new I-35 could still change direction
Mike Clark-Madison, Nov. 19, 2020
New Voters for a New Texas?
Kirk Watson says it’s possible: “Two million more people are now paying attention”
Mike Clark-Madison, Nov. 12, 2020
The Big Engine That Must
Proposition A is wobbling around the final curve. We can’t let it derail.
Mike Clark-Madison, Oct. 29, 2020
For Team Blue, So Much Green
More money, more voters for Texas Democrats aiming to flip the state House
Mike Clark-Madison, Oct. 22, 2020
Old Beliefs, No Longer True
One in five Texas voters have never known a non-embarrassing ruling regime
Mike Clark-Madison, Oct. 15, 2020
The Costly Pastime of Politics
The big bucks are rolling in to local candidates and PACs. Why, and for what?
Mike Clark-Madison, Oct. 8, 2020
If We Make It ’Til November
How noisy, chaotic, incoherent, and unpleasant can this election cycle get?
Mike Clark-Madison, Oct. 1, 2020
Mobility Is a Civil Right
The new Austin electorate, for whom equity is non-negotiable, considers transit
Mike Clark-Madison, Sept. 24, 2020
Counting Heads, Drawing Lines
Next year, when (if?) the current crises recede, we may be surprised at what we find
Mike Clark-Madison, Sept. 17, 2020
ARIC, Meet ALICE
Two acronyms walk into an ongoing conversation about justice and equity
Mike Clark-Madison, Sept. 10, 2020
Voting From the Bottom Up
Take advantage of your downballot opportunities to create real change
Mike Clark-Madison, Sept. 3, 2020
Truth and Reconciliation
“Reimagining” public safety will involve more than just technocratic change
Mike Clark-Madison, Aug. 27, 2020
The Dog That Caught the Cop Car
De-policing becomes partisanized, but who is really putting themselves at risk?
Mike Clark-Madison, Aug. 20, 2020
Police and Thieves in the Street
Why do people say “ACAB”? Allow Austin’s warrior-cop lobby to demonstrate.
Mike Clark-Madison, Aug. 13, 2020
A Pre-November Pep Talk
Reasons for optimism as we ride this circus train into Election Station
