A proposed DOJ grant could bring Houston major public-safety funds—and new federal conditions. Neil Aquino explains the questions City Council must answer.
Why Karl Rove Is Voting for a Texas Democrat After Three Decades of GOP Loyalty
Karl Rove calls Bo French a bigot and crosses party lines for Jon Rosenthal. The rare vote spotlights race, belonging, and accountability in Texas politics.
Democrats, DSA and Mike Johnson: What Party Unity Really Means in 2026
Mike Johnson backs Brandon Herrera while Democrats argue over DSA. The real issue is how parties handle ideological factions, controversial nominees, and coalition power.
GOP Midterm Anxiety Grows as Texas Senate Race Forces Massive New Spending
Texas was supposed to be safe Republican territory. Now GOP groups are spending tens of millions there as the fight for House and Senate control intensifies.
Rodney Ellis: Spend $4.5M to Stop Crises Before They Become Crimes and Jail Cells
Can prevention make communities safer while freeing police for serious crime? Harris County’s HART and RISE results make a powerful case for changing public safety.
Ted Cruz Smears Talarico & El-Sayed as Meet the Press Fails to Push Back
Meet the Press let the attacks fly with virtually no real-time fact-checking or meaningful pushback.
Labor Day is almost here and the political sprint is on. Are we going to be ready?
Trump has an $850 million total war chest, anchored by $403.4 million in cash on hand. We can’t match the dollars but we will sprint to winning at a discount because of you,
Talarico Brings Faith, Justice, and His Senate Campaign to Harris County at The Luke Church
Can James Talarico flip Texas? His appearance at The Luke reveals the multiracial, faith-centered coalition he hopes to mobilize against Ken Paxton.
James Talarico’s Sermon Exposed Christian Nationalism—and Revealed His Moral Core
This surprising connection to James Talarico explains why his sermon against Christian nationalism feels authentic—and why its progressive message matters now.
Greg Abbott Got Millions—Then Helped Shut the Courthouse Door on Injured Texans
Greg Abbott secured lifelong payments after a catastrophic injury, then backed caps, immunities and courtroom barriers that restrict compensation for injured Texans.