WTF Friday: Typical Wackos
This week in WTF Friday: A Greg Abbott supporter worries about cannibal pedophiles. Another Abbott supporter asks a reporter not to breath. Plus: the Homosexual Agenda.
Observer Radio Episode 82: Will Denton Be the First Texas City to Ban Fracking?
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On the Bus with Leticia Van de Putte
Leticia Van de Putte, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, is campaigning like hell—how far will it get her? Chris Hooks got on the campaign bus for a few days to find out.
How Greg Abbott ‘Criminalized’ Voter Registration in Houston
Greg Abbott’s successful efforts to shut down a voter registration campaign in Harris County is an offense against democracy.
Ben Sargent’s Loon Star State: Pocket Greg Abbott
Video: Comptroller Nominee Mike Collier Makes a Pitch for Competency
At the comptroller’s debate with Glenn Hegar, Mike Collier gave a strong showing as one of the punchiest members of the Democrats’ good-government ticket.
State of Texas: Why Can’t Texas Democrats Win?
Why can’t Texas Democrats win statewide races? Even other deeply Republican in the South, including Mississippi and Alabama, have elected quite a few Democrats to state office in the last 20 years.
Where are the Voters? Texas Voter Turnout Barely Budges from 2010 Levels
Voter turnout in Texas is barely up over 2010 levels so far. That doesn’t bode well for Democrats but the Wendy Davis campaign says there’s reason for optimism.
Texas Sees Record Number of Openly LGBT Candidates in 2014
Texas has two out LGBT candidates running for Congress and six LGBT candidates for the Texas Legislature on the ballot, a record number.
Eye On Texas: Michael O’Brien Collects the Faces of Texas
Michael O’Brien’s photography in “The Face of Texas” celebrates the spirit and individuality of the state with a human mosaic.