A group of Democratic members of Congress from Texas has sent a letter to the Department of Justice requesting that it closely monitor the ongoing election audit in four Texas counties. Last September, Texas Republicans began an audit in Harris, Tarrant, Dallas, and...
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back to archiveKen Paxton can’t stop lying about voter fraud
When it comes to the 2020 election, indicted Attorney General Ken Paxton can’t stop lying. And in a new speech, Paxton maintained without evidence that widespread voter fraud was responsible for making Joe Biden president. According to The Houston Chronicle, Paxton...
Working Families Party endorses Jasmine Crockett for Texas’ 30th Congressional District
Working Families Party, a grassroots political party that backs Democrats aligned with their platform, announced Wednesday they were endorsing state Rep. Jasmine Crockett for Texas' 30th Congressional District in Dallas. Crockett, an attorney representing House...
Dan Crenshaw snaps at kid who asks him about Jesus quote
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, a Houston-area congressman best known for receiving an apology on SNL, was recently called a moron by a room full of conservatives after snapping at a 10-year-old girl who asked him to clarify something he said about Jesus. Speaking at what...
As Abbott celebrates MLK Day, voter suppression agenda kicks into full gear
On Monday, Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day by sharing a famous quote from the late civil rights leader and minister: "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of...
Progressive groups, unions enter 2022 with bigger appetite (and some grudges)
Progressive groups and unions that invested heavily in Texas races in 2020 are gearing up for another intense election cycle. Derrick Osobase, Texas political and legislative director for Communications Workers of America, said the union plans on spending just as much...
Sid Miller’s Bruising Republican Primary
Sid Miller is facing some harsh accusations in his bid to remain Texas Agriculture Commissioner. And his antagonist is a fellow Republican. Miller, who has had a controversial tenure as agriculture commissioner, is being challenged in the Republican primary by State...
Texas abortion funds take on largest role yet in fight for reproductive rights
For two decades since gaining power, Texas Republicans have led a crusade against abortion. They have been largely successful. Law after law has restricted access to abortions by targeting providers and their funding, or by adding more barriers to an ever-expanding...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces re-election bid
On Saturday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced his bid for re-election at the Hispanic Leadership Summit in McAllen, Texas. As much as Republicans denounce identity politics, Abbott didn’t hesitate to open his speech weirdly thanking his wife for being...