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House Dems' 11th-Hour Walkout Stops SB7 In Its Tracks
"Election integrity" bill stymied (for now) as session ends
"...he couldn’t blame Democrats for breaking quorum, because House Republicans gave them that option by delaying action on the..."

May 31, 2021 News Post by Benton Graham

Not Even Nostradamus
"...The current Texas legislative session has clearly revealed Texas Republicans' goals in governing: Crawl into children's drawers. Crawl into..."

May 18, 2021 Postmarks

Lege Finds Even More Funds for Anti-Choice Grifters
Alternatives to Abortion program gets $100M in House budget
"...Later, Republicans rejected an amendment (with Capriglione as the sole House..."

April 23, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

As Outrage Grows, the Anti-Voter Train Rolls On
The steady march of "election integrity" legislation continues at the Texas Lege
"...but with the other hand you fund the very Republicans and the very persons who are engaged in these..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

Austin at Large: Blue Blood, From a Turnip
In voting-averse Texas, how can the “election integrity” juice be worth the squeeze?
"...push to further erode the ability and right of non-Republicans to vote. It's a great unifying cause for a..."

March 19, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: “It’s Time to Get <blank> Done”
As we dive deep into 2021, let’s complete that sentence with real talk, not “stuff”
"...florid MAGA freak show that entertains and energizes Texas Republicans for whom citizenship is just a TV show or..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Ten Key Moments in a Year of Endless Texas Election Drama
Vote Early and Often
"...Harris counties had rolled out multiple ballot drop-off sites, Republicans grew exceedingly nervous about expected enormous Democratic turnout, and..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Mank
Corruption, lies, and credits on the set of Citizen Kane
"...Plutocrats and starlets discuss the upcoming 1934 election, when Republicans became convinced that California was about to become a..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Let Go of Identity Politics and Vote
Turning Texas blue won't turn it into California
"...vote for Trump, nor any of the other downballot Republicans in Texas, but he also doesn't want our country..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Column by Anna Near

Read The Platforms
"...the government. Why even vote? Read the f----ing platforms. Republicans will enforce fundamentalist Christianity for “the sanctity of innocent..."

Oct. 12, 2020 Postmarks

Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President
The 39th president's belief in the healing power of music
"...beyond the right wing myth about the weak-willed liberal (Republicans still pretend that Reagan, the union leader who sold..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin at Large: Voting From the Bottom Up
Take advantage of your downballot opportunities to create real change
"...House also empowers those mythical, seldom-seen creatures, the reasonable Republicans, to come out from under the rocks where they've..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Looking at the Hard-to-Handicap Race for a Texas Senate Seat
Who will take Kirk Watson's Texas Senate District 14 seat?
"...– in a six-person race that also includes two Republicans, a Libertarian, and an independent (you can read more..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...“Texas Republicans like Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick would put Texans..."

April 24, 2020 News Feature

Opinion: Coronavirus Is Exposing the Threat the Texas GOP Poses to Public Health
Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez explains why a government that takes care of its people builds a healthier and safer country
"...exposing the failures of the policies heralded by Texas Republicans, from the likes of Governor Greg Abbott to Senator..."

March 27, 2020 Column by Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez

Gov. Abbott Says No to Refugees
UPDATED: Texas first state to refuse refugees under new Trump policy
"...of last week, 42 other states, many governed by Republicans, had notified the feds they will continue to resettle..."

Jan. 13, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize
Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives
"...is the sole Democrat in the race against six Republicans and thus will almost certainly make the runoff, if..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Secret Dennis Bonnen Recording Released, Confirms Quid Pro Quo
GOP House speaker put on blast by right-wing lobby group Empower Texans
"...Sullivan is known for attacking who they consider moderate Republicans. Media passes, which grant wide access to the House..."

Oct. 15, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

GOP's Pete Sessions Announces for TX-17
Defeated congressman to run for vacated Flores seat
"...hasn’t exactly been welcomed with open arms by local Republicans. Flores criticized Sessions publicly for not first consulting him,..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Post by Michael King

TribFest Panels Debate if the Texas House Is in Play
Looking at suburban battlegrounds and urban firestorms
"...List Executive Director Royce Brooks. On Team No, Associated Republicans of Texas President Jamie McWright and Steve Munisteri, former..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

DCCC Targets Trump’s Trade War
National digital ad campaign hits consumer costs
"...will go up in price as a result of Republicans’ reckless trade war.”..."

Aug. 29, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Headlines
"...Naming and Shaming: Republicans denounced U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, for tweeting..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature

Abbott to Send 1,000 National Guard Troops to Texas Border
Slams Congress as "reprobates" for failing border security
"...The Republicans also put the onus on Congress when it comes..."

June 21, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: On the Road to Sine Die
Almost adjourned, the Legislature's toll is still incomplete
"...albatross that was SB 9 shot down – although Republicans were quick to find other ways to whittle away..."

May 24, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Turning Williamson County a Bluer Shade of Purple
Wading through the new political landscape of the Austin suburbs
"...to do. There's a coalition of Democrats and moderate Republicans and just folks fed up with the political process,..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Dan Patrick Promises to Kill Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
Proposal: no arrest, jail time for under 1 oz., passed in House Monday
"...in the @Texas Senate. I join with those House Republicans who oppose this step toward legalization of marijuana.” Criminal..."

April 30, 2019 News Post by Kevin Curtin

Point Austin: How to Suppress the Vote
With its latest lies, Texas GOP reminds us: This is all they’ve got
"...Republicans can also read election results, of course, and their..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Sex and the Senate
What will it take to curb sexual harassment at the Texas State Capitol?
"...the halls of the Capitol building from Democrats and Republicans alike over several years. Those reports ignited conversation within..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Rep. Eddie Rodriguez on the 86th Texas Legislature
“I’ll be working against issues that will unfairly treat Latinos in the state”
"...I do think it will be less contentious because Republicans have lost seats; that’s forcing them to pump the..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Rep. Sheryl Cole on the 86th Texas Legislature
“We’ve always been on defense, and we’ve got to learn how to play offense”
"...So you’re seeing a few opportunities for working with Republicans on criminal justice reform? Do you agree with activists..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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