Painting by Numbers

Wherein we recall how we got here ... and contemplate the baleful map-drawing future

"...necessitates that the Lone Star State expand from 32 congressional districts to 36...."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Court Reporter

At the Supreme Court Wednesday, it was all about Texas and the future

"...don't know if it says more about our national politics or our journalism that Anna Nicole Smith's Supreme Court..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Who Are These Guys?

Dem primary candidates try to strike a campaign flame

"...today." And it was in the wake of the congressional uproar that Bell began exploring the idea of running..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Alfaro Case

"...may have noticed, votes, swings elections, and knows how politics works -- that Doggett may not be quite as..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature

Point Austin: The Art of the Possible

A few thoughts on Texas Democratic prospects

"...of the May 22 vote, Guttenplan profiled three Texas Congressional candidates: Rick Treviño (CD 23); Laura Moser (CD 7);..."

June 1, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Back to the Color Line

Texas turns back the clock on racial justice

"...same." For much of the last century in Texas politics, it seems that every time we take one short..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: See You in Court

This week the Supremes consider the curious habits of Texas politicians

"...find an accumulating mountain of links concerning the Texas congressional redistricting lawsuit, scheduled for argument this Wednesday, March 1,..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Column by Michael King

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...as "centrists" or "moderates" in terms of national Democratic politics: e.g., expanding the Affordable Care Act rather than Medicare..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

From Leftist to Left-ish

The "Real" Garbage Can

"...of a D.C.-area federal high-tech contractor -- formed the Congressional Information Technology Working Group, which sought to introduce the..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

How much partisan gerrymandering is too much?

"...of the most senior Democratic members of the Texas Congressional delegation last November – but it's still uncertain whether..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

W.

Oliver Stone’s Bush portrait is a tale of two movies: one a humanizing portrait of a failure as a young man, the other a damning but unsurprising look inside an administration gone loopy on ideological zealotry.

"...named Laura (Banks), from his first unsuccessful foray into politics (highlighted by a wonderful but bruising debate between Bush..."

Oct. 17, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...The overwhelming dominance of the Republican Party in Texas politics over the last several years, like its overwhelmingly Democratic..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...The overwhelming dominance of the Republican Party in Texas politics over the last several years, like its overwhelmingly Democratic..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...The overwhelming dominance of the Republican Party in Texas politics over the last several years, like its overwhelmingly Democratic..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...in 2000 because I believed in him and the politics he represented. Why is that not good enough for..."

July 11, 2003 Column

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...typical freshman member. He was elected whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus on Dec. 8, making him the third-highest..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Doggett on War and Peace

Austin Congressman counsels against attack on Syria

"...Powers Act – instead only “consulting” by phone with “Congressional leadership” and defending potential military action to a small..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Election 2006

The latest dispatches from the campaign trail

"...Jesus didn't tell us to heal the sick unless politics get in the way. My faith leads me to..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature

The Dark Horses

The redistricted Centex Democrats bravely into battle go

"...we will leave the boundaries of the 10th U.S. Congressional District, currently represented by Austinite Lloyd Doggett. Yet on..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Ralph Hall makes the switch, Arlene takes the plunge, and Gus flirts -- again -- with unretirement.

"...The latest potential local candidate for potential new congressional District 10 -- stretching from West Austin to West..."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

What's at Stake?

The federal redistricting trial will reverberate through national politics for years.

"...have no influence in those districts," he told the congressional Democrats' lawyer, then continued, "I can't let my folks..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

The gavel comes down on the Lege that wouldn't Leave

"...a small say in the shape of the state's congressional districts finally capitulated, and a deal was done. Reportedly,..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Supreme Confusion

The Supreme Court ratifies the Texas GOP majority with a shrug

"...to the inescapable legal conclusion that the Tom DeLay-redrawn Congressional District 23, designated fiefdom of Republican Rep. Henry Bonilla,..."

July 7, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Facing the South

The Democratic primary for the new CD 25 pits Austin's Lloyd Doggett against McAllen's Leticia Hinojosa

"...want to get from one end of the 25th Congressional District to the other without actually leaving the district,..."

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

Here Come the Judges

The federal court takes up the Texas congressional re-redistricting case.

"...(Thursday, Dec. 11), formal proceedings finally opened in the congressional re-redistricting trial brought in federal court by a host..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

How Are We Going to Vote?

While the U.S. moves toward voting by mail, Texas digs in its heels

"...risking voters' health amounts to common sense. But in politics, sense is not necessarily common – and many Republican..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Lessons at Election Time

Vote like our lives (and Austin) depend on it

"...Texas ballot, for both a sea change in state politics – which will take more than one wave, or..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Column by Michael King

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...that so far had worryingly little involvement in local politics. As co-founder of the Capital Area Asian American Demo­crats,..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature

Point Austin: Explaining Austin

Understanding Austin requires a cultural primer

"...town – I'll take a moment to examine Austin politics from a broader perspective than I do most of..."

March 15, 2013 News Column by Michael King

The AggreGAYtor: November 7

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• Did you guys know we had ourselves a..."

Nov. 7, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

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