Biden’s Border Wall Decision Draws Local Democrats’ Ire

Environmental laws waived for construction

"...Starr County, as Donald Trump commonly did, and local Democrats are appalled...."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Local Democrats Take Another Shot at Education Board

Third time's a charm?

"...it – get teachers and students into the current century...."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

County Party Chairs

Thumbnail sketches of the county chair candidates

"...to at least offer thumbnail sketches of the two Democrats and two Republicans running to lead their parties at..."

Feb. 26, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Progressives organize, train, and rally to turn Texas blue

"...quit complaining and start campaigning for their local down-ballot Democrats (oh yeah, and that John Kerry guy, too). The..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Off The Desk:

"...Rick Wheeler. -- A.M. Back to the Fold The 21st Century Democrats, a fledgling political advocacy group seeking to..."

Feb. 16, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...ignoring Texas this election season while eagerly trolling Texas Democrats for money. Soechting told Mike Hailey's Capitol Inside that..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Paul-itically Incorrect

Ron Paul's Wacky Views Highlight a Bitter Race

"...a dozen volunteers with the partisan political group the 21st Century Democrats protested Paul's August 8 press conference at..."

Nov. 1, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...that Libertarians take more votes away from Republicans than Democrats – and that could be trouble for Bush. New..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Brown Makes It Official

Former Dem County Chair Announces Run for Judge

"...service in the Ann Richards campaign, in the youth-oriented 21st Century Democrats, as campaign manager for Congressman Lloyd Doggett..."

June 8, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Ellis: Voter ID Bills Are Dead

Houston lawmaker says he can kill any bills that would require a photo ID to vote.

"...passing a so-called "voter ID" bill, because the 11 Democrats in the Senate have all pledged to prevent such..."

March 16, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Short Cuts

"...Barton Creek Association. Then, next Thursday, May 21, the 21st Century Democrats are presenting a fundraising screening of D.A...."

May 15, 1998 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

Rick Noriega's Speech to the Texas Democratic Convention

Blasts Cornyn, calls for end to Iraq War.

"...Democratic nominee for the United States Senate and the 21st Century----Texas--- Democratic Party. I stand here tonight on the..."

June 6, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...the world 100 million premature deaths in the 20th century, mostly citizens of the Soviet Union. If nationalism prevails,..."

Dec. 3, 2004 Column

Page Two

The House Democrats' walkout was their best option in light of Republicans' vicious and highly partisan day in the sun; ending The Chronicle Hour quiets the right-wing voices in our head.

"...affections. The current situation regarding the walkout by House Democrats is no exception. Republicans tend to chastise the sitting..."

May 16, 2003 Column by Louis Black

The Can't-Miss Kid

The Man Behind the W.

"...a political consultant who rose to prominence working for Democrats, told me in a bit of an overstatement, "Karl..."

May 28, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The De-Railers

RR Commission Challengers Say the Office Is Off-Track

"...no longer have a fossil fuels industry in the 21st century... and that's going to be devastating to Texas,"..."

Nov. 1, 1996 News Feature by Karl Pallmeyer

Letters at 3AM

Cry over the election if you must, but don't let the bastards sap your vitality. American progressives started seriously mass-scale organizing only about a year ago, and in just one year we came within reach of victory.

"...They're unequipped for the complexities and paradoxes of the 21st century and they know it, and they resent like..."

Nov. 12, 2004 Column by Michael Ventura

Slay the Dragon

Hard-hitting political documentary shows the menace of gerrymandering is coming back

"...The opening years of the 21st century have seen the dominance of the Republican Party..."

April 17, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...a replacement candidate – appears on the November ballot. Democrats want the fallen ex-congressman's name to remain on the..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...the rescinding of Lulu Flores' endorsement by the University Democrats was not made clear. The University Democrats are not..."

March 15, 2002 Column

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...Chronicle Editorial Board offers the following endorsements to registered Democrats in advance of early voting (Feb. 18-28) and election..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Taking Politics Back to School

State Board of Ed races highlight educational tensions

"...That greatly changed the dynamics of the race – Democrats were salivating at the target Dunbar provided. Even on..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Former Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes speaks on taxes, Gov. Bush, and the state of the state of Texas.

"..."No 20th-century state ever became great by cutting taxes and no..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Res Publica

A minicalendar for all those who resolved to be a good citizen this year: Jan. 1-8

"...newest book, The Political Mind: Why You Can't Understand 21st-Century American Politics With an 18th Century Brain. 1pm. KOOP..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature

Fair Use?

Players and the UT expansion machine

"...from my freshman year at UT of attending University Democrats meetings, then walking en masse to Players for an..."

Nov. 14, 2014 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Letters at 3am: Oligarchy Blues

Without fair elections and a viable legislative process at federal and state levels, the republic no longer exists

"...them to freeze the political process. Also, count on Democrats and the media to obsess about the so-called issues..."

June 27, 2014 Column by Michael Ventura

Point Austin: Supremes v. Texas

The future of U.S. politics may become, "Vote for Show, Map for Dough"

"...of Texas only corrected historical injustices instituted by Texas Democrats back in 1991, and that until the 2002 Republican..."

March 10, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Back to the Color Line

Texas turns back the clock on racial justice

"...they remain the same." For much of the last century in Texas politics, it seems that every time we..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Letters at 3AM: Where We Actually Live: Part II

The country the tea partiers want back no longer exists

"...Here's something else that the present policies of Democrats, Republicans, and tea partiers won't change:..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Column by Michael Ventura

Maps, Balls, and Testifying

The testimony gets mighty strange at the re-redistricting trial.

"...all the current Texas congressional districts represented by Anglo Democrats as "beggin'-at-the-table, Stepin Fetchit districts," wherein African-American voters are..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

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