Politics
At Des Moines pride festival, O’Rourke keeps eye on the prize: defeating Trump
DES MOINES, IOWA – This year marks the 10-year anniversary of Iowa passing marriage equality. And presidential candidates hoping to ...Democrats laser focus on Sen. Cornyn’s health care record
Health care remains a top concern of Texans, like all Americans, in their daily lives – and in politics. One ...With backing of firefighters, Boykins scrambles Houston mayor’s race
This week, City Council Member Dwight Boykins filed paperwork to run for Houston Mayor and on Thursday welcomed the endorsement ...John Cornyn says one thing and does another on violence against women
The landmark Violence Against Women Act, signed into law in the 1990s to help survivors of domestic violence, is lingering ...Don’t call for Trump’s impeachment just yet, some Texas politicos say. Enjoy the build-up.
Following Robert Mueller’s explosive testimony last week, Democrats seem more certain than ever that the time to begin impeachment proceedings ...Classified emails show Texas Governor’s office involved in voter purge program (Updated)
The San Antonio Express News reported Tuesday that Gov. Greg Abbott’s office knew about the attempted purge of 95,000 Texas ...Julián Castro reveals sweeping plan for police reform
This week, Democratic presidential hopeful and former San Antonio mayor Julián Castro unveiled his plan to reform police departments across ...Actions speak louder than words. Team Trump worried about Texas.
In April, President Trump tweeted, “THANK YOU Texas, I love you!” The Donald’s latest declaration of love was during his ...UPDATED: Houston mayor’s race may see another Democrat in the ring, per unconfirmed reports
Update: The web site, included below, that announced a Boykins campaign for mayor was yanked down. Local TV news reports ...ICYMI: Political news from the weekend
Houston mayor’s race. City Council Member Dwight Boykins may be entering the mayor’s race. An unfinished web site announcing his ...Victory for voting rights: Secretary of State David Whitley forced to resign
The controversial Texas official responsible for attempting to purge thousands of eligible voters in Texas from the state’s voter rolls ...Texas Democratic primary turnout in 2020 may be epic
Democratic primaries have been fairly low-turnout affairs in Texas politics in recent years, likely reflective of Republicans’ long-held control of ...
