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House Republican Sneaks in Anti-Abortion Amendments
House GOP sought to slip anti-choice amendments in unrelated bill
"...In an unassuming move Thursday evening, conservative House Republicans sought to tack on a duo of anti-abortion amendments..."

April 24, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Luv Doc: Spelling and Grammar
Another win for the Republicans, another step toward idocracy
"...grammar or spelling I think: “Another win for the Republicans, another step toward idiocracy.” But that’s not fare, is..."

March 27, 2015 Column by The Luv Doc

The AggreGAYtor: June 9
What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.
"...real pride, Iceland shows some real compassion, and Texas Republicans, well, they do what they do, as your AggreGAYtor..."

June 9, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The AggreGAYtor: June 4
What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.
"...Texas Republicans give a little log cabin realness, GOProud goes down,..."

June 4, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The AggreGAYtor: May 30
What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.
"...back at its "Twinkie" history, and the Log Cabin Republicans can't win for losing, as your AggreGAYtor heeds Madonna's..."

May 30, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The AggreGAYtor: November 15
What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.
"...jails are suddenly much more inviting (maybe not), and Republicans hate rainbows more than people of color, as your..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Perry's Veto Axe Comes Down
Democrats and Republicans of all stripes and experience hit
"...He was an equal opportunity bill killer, hitting Democrats, Republicans and even the Tea Party fringe equally...."

June 17, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bill of the Week: Beating a Dead Horse
Bill proves school vouchers still have no traction in the House
"...you can't make it drink. This week, some state Republicans wanted the House to lap up private school vouchers,..."

April 6, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

BREAKING: DOMA Unconstitutional… Again
Oops, they did it again
"...Court in the next four years just multiplied. Both Republicans and Democrats believe the next President will appoint at..."

Oct. 18, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Liz Williams

The GOP Friends of Laura Pressley
Council candidate gets Republican backing
"...her campaign sends out a letter to voters entitled Republicans for Laura Pressley...."

May 11, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Doggett Responds to Congressional Redistricting Maps
Congressman says he'll move if necessary
"...is being targeted by the redistricting efforts of Texas Republicans. The latest GOP proposal would make Doggett's Dist. 25..."

May 31, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Double Plus Ungood
Dewhurst wants credit for cuts, gets points for illogical thinking
"...Intellectual dishonesty amongst the state's high-ranking Republicans is like an old friend with a nervous tick:..."

May 5, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Franchise Tax Conundrum
How a tax fix is not a tax raise
"...How will Republicans raise taxes without raising taxes? That may sound like..."

Jan. 27, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Allan Ritter Quits Dems
Jefferson Co. rep to join GOP this week
"...is quitting the Democratic party and joining the House Republicans, giving them the supermajority they craved...."

Dec. 11, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry the Censor
Conservatives let slip governor's role in play cancellation
"...State students into canceling a play. Now the Conservative Republicans of Texas want everyone to know that Gov. Rick..."

April 26, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Where Is My Mind?
Texas Republicans and Democrats overreact to Massachusetts
"...Texas Republicans have spent the day treating Senator-elect Scott Brown's victory..."

Jan. 20, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Insulting the World
Anti-health reform groups put their foot in mouth on the international stage
"...Republicans and blue-dog Democrats are seemingly quite happy to leave..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Fight Over Highway Taxes on South Steps
Anti-taxers/anti-tollers don't even want a vote on it
"...the Capitol (see photo), a mix of both urban/suburban Republicans and Democrats urged support of the current version of..."

May 29, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Straus to Head Craddick Challenge
Republicans and Democrats respond favorably to selection of San Antonio state rep
"...R-Longview, made the announcement that the Anyone But Craddick Republicans had picked Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, as their..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Doherty Cracks $1 Million in CD 10 Race
Democratic challenger to McCaul mounting a serious campaign
"...DeLay in 2003 to be a safe seat for Republicans...."

Sept. 30, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Eight Reps Enter, One Speaker Leaves … Eventually
Welcome to what may be the biggest, longest speaker race ever.
"...Texas Ethics Commission. Here's the confirmed scorecard to date: Republicans: Tom Craddick, Midland; Fred Hill, Dallas; Delwin Jones, Lubbock;..."

June 1, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

All Aboard for the Death Penalty Express
Republicans aim to kill federal appeals law
"...If a contingent of congressional Republicans have their way, federal law governing all criminal appeals..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

March 14: The Primary Ballots
"...Al GoreRepublicansGeorge W. Bush..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature

Painting by Numbers
Wherein we recall how we got here ... and contemplate the baleful map-drawing future
"...was a target last time around, and for the Republicans, sticking it to the state's most liberal city never..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Field of Dreamers
Two dems, five gop candidates vie for district 48 race, but the seat is expected to remain Democratic.
"...herd of snoozing political hopefuls, particularly a pack of Republicans who scrambled to put together campaigns by the March..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Not So Red
A "blue state" reporter journeys through the multi-colored regions of the Lone Star State
"...he had focused on Democrats in Sugar Land and Republicans in San Francisco. In some ways, my current project..."

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Rose Aguilar

This Way to the Big Top!
From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town
"...ponder a seemingly unstoppable wave of conservative legislation, and Republicans face a budget that will not cover line items..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Page Two
Republicans' special-session maneuvering shows contempt for Texans and mischaracterizes Texas' political history; the same party asks for the same kind of blind allegiance on foreign policy.
"...in power they did the same thing, and the Republicans are simply demanding fair, constitutionally guaranteed representation. When Texas..."

July 18, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...that this was the first time since Reconstruction that Republicans had controlled the House; and yet the AWOL legislators..."

May 23, 2003 Column

If You Can't Stand the Heat ...
Republican Jill Warren is behind in the polls and going negative on her Democratic opponent Ann Kitchen, in the race for House District 48 in Travis County.
"...Greenberg, and the silence is bad news for the Republicans, who face an uphill battle in District 48 --..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

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