Rumblings of a Mad Mom Movement

Texas Parent PAC wants to purge Lege of lawmakers who won't go to bat for public ed, regardless of party

"...use to support about 20 candidates, Democrats and moderate Republicans alike. First, they need to get parents on board,..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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"...the Senate will most likely vote on what the Republicans call the "nuclear option." This is about radical Republicans..."

April 1, 2005 Column

Naked City

"...out entirely. – Rachel Proctor May Beyond City Limits• Republicans in the Texas House are well on the way..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Handicapping Slots for Tots

The pols and the lobby shuffle the deck on gambling for education'

"...chairwoman Tina Benkiser can convince Rep. Garnet Coleman that Republicans aren't driving the gambling issue this session...."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

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The touchy, touch Republicans have become the party of make-believe

"...New York Times wrote that he was happy the Republicans triumphed because, having proven to be such sore winners,..."

Dec. 3, 2004 Column by Louis Black

The Dark Horses

The redistricted Centex Democrats bravely into battle go

"...drawn to be such a sure electoral bet for Republicans that – following a brief early flirtation by Austin..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Libertarians on the Rise

"...Dear Editor, Great news for Republicans! It looks like both the Green Party and independent..."

March 2, 2004 Postmarks

The Class of 1985

The 69th Legislature, 1985, marked a turning point in the future of Texas politics

"...male he had no future as a Democrat. The Republicans promised him statewide office."..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Here We Go Again

The redistricting case resumes: one more battle in a protracted war.

"...rights organizations against the new map installed by the Republicans after months of Texas political bloodshed. There is, in..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Column by Michael King

On the Lege

The redistricting conference committee doesn't look like Texas, and Strayhorn gets slapped

"...in its crusade for congressional re-redistricting. The number of Republicans in the state's D.C. delegation doesn't match the number..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

The fight over re-redistricting is a battle for the civil rights of minority Texans.

"...that such a charge is only applicable if the Republicans had intentionally made decisions based on "race, creed, or..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

Threatened with arrest, the Senate Democrats fly to New Mexico.

"...the Senate floor," said Houston Democrat John Whitmire, "when Republicans and Democrats notified us that the governor would call..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Not Quite 'Dead, Dead, Dead' Yet

The Senate plays Chicken over congressional redistricting.

"...have been saying all along. Under the current map, Republicans have 20 seats. It's just that in some of..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

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Chapter Two: The Re-Redistricting Hearings Produce Much Heat, Little Light

"...didn't work -- one of the small handful of Republicans in the room complained, "I thought I was coming..."

July 4, 2003 News Column by Michael King

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"...disabled, and poor who got the ax by the Republicans? Maybe I'll send it to Afghanistan or Iraq for..."

May 30, 2003 Column

Re-Redistricting

If Tom DeLay has his way, Austin will have no voice in Congress.

"...out of order or ignored him entirely; other committee Republicans generally dismissed as sour grapes the Dems' complaints about..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

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"...people-unfriendly policies. That is by kicking out as many Republicans as possible during the upcoming state and national elections...."

Sept. 13, 2002 Column

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"...Jim Hightower's weekly whinefest ["The Hightower Lowdown"], always slamming Republicans but never speaking ill of Democrats. In his Enron..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column

Not Enough Hate in East Texas?

An East Texas Republican comes under fire for making nice with black legislators.

"...wording from "sexual orientation" to "sexual preference." Although some Republicans who participated in crafting the legislation eventually voted against..."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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"...is something ridiculous about Democrat supporters coming down on Republicans for believing in their candidate. Why, then, is it..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Column

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...is currently made up of 17 Democrats and 13 Republicans. Redistricting could shift a half dozen or more seats..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

In Person

Who's dumber: Republicans or Democrats? The official results are in.

"...It's official: Republicans are the dumbest. By a fraction of a decibel,..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Books Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Election Day held few major surprises, except for the increasing strength of Republican candidates in Travis and the surrounding counties.

"...on Election Day, which will typically depress Democratic turnout. (Republicans are more likely to vote early.) Or the election..."

March 24, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Readers react to last week's cover story on the murder of Lauryn Paige Fuller.

"...McCain in the Arizona and Michigan Republican primaries as "non-Republicans." That's incorrect. I went to the library and looked..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Column

On The Lege

Bushwacked

"...as they struggled to work out a deal with Republicans determined to make sure the issue never saw a..."

May 21, 1999 News Column

John Wayne vs. Atticus Finch

Dueling D.A.Candidates Differ on Punishment and Prevention

"...At the headquarters of the Associated Republicans of Texas, a statewide PAC based in Austin, Pat..."

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature by Amy Smith

Why Austin’s Progressive Rep. Greg Casar Is Visiting Republican Districts

Casar, an odd choice to reach moderates, talks strategy

"...nowhere to be found. McCaul and all the other Republicans that call themselves more moderate have all voted for..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Austin’s Battle-Scarred Congressman Outlines Strategy to Contain Trump and Musk

Where is the resistance? Here.

"...House and Senate is one thing, but even if Republicans and Democrats voted together to rein in the executive..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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"...chamber will be even more right-wing than before. Texas Republicans won races in the suburbs of cities like San..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature

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"...new report by The Texas Tribune and ProPublica, Texas Republicans stripped coverage faster and more crudely than any other..."

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