While some Republicans like Ben Sasse and Adam Kinzinger are trying to purge Trumpism from the GOP, others have gone in the opposite direction in the hope of political gain. A staunch Trump ally and one of the eight Republican senators who voted against certifying the...
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back to archiveWhat Kamala Harris means to biracial kids
In a world that is increasingly polarized by race, it’s easy to forget about us. The mixed kids. The people in that racial grey area where people stare at you a little longer because they can’t quite tell what you are. We are the racially ambiguous people in your TV...
Louie Gohmert fined for bypassing security
Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Tyler) is among the first members of Congress to be punished for violating new security measures. Gohmert, along with Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.), has been fined $5,000 for bypassing newly-installed metal detectors as they entered the House floor. ...
Joe Jaworski makes his case to be Texas Attorney General
In his bid for Texas Attorney General, Joe Jaworski is banking on his experience as the former mayor of Galveston and as a well-regarded 30-year trial lawyer specializing in mediation. In addition, he has one of the most notable last names in Texas legal lore. Joe...
As more Texas legislators test positive concerns remain for Capitol staff
It’s been almost 3 weeks since the opening day of the Texas Legislature was overshadowed by the politics and subsequent reality of COVID-19. Staff, press and politicos speculated how the House and Senate might shape its rules to prevent an outbreak in the densely...
Contradicting his entire career, Ted Cruz claims to be a champion for unions
Following up his role in inciting the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by rejecting votes from states that went for President Joe Biden, Senator Ted Cruz has been attempting to pivot in a new direction: championing the working class and unions. That’s a big surprise...
Poll: More than half of Texas voters want Cruz to resign
A recent poll of likely voters in Texas conducted by Data for Progress shows most Texans want Sen. Ted Cruz to step down. According to the poll, 51 percent of Texans think Cruz should resign and 49 percent don’t. Opinion is split mostly on party lines with 88...
Five of Ted Cruz’s worst moments
Ted Cruz, our favorite capricorn to harass online, just keeps giving his 2024 opponent more ammunition. In weeks leading up to the riot, he played a massive part in spreading misinformation about the election being fraudulent. Even after Mitch McConnell...
Abbott’s ‘State of the State’ leaves little room for bipartisanship
Gov. Greg Abbott laid out his legislative priorities in his biennial “State of the State” address Monday evening. Speaking to Texans and the legislature virtually, Abbott began his speech by praising Texas’ entrepreneurial spirit and mourning those who were lost to...