Film & TV
November 19, 2017
Leticia Van de Putte on ‘Let Her Speak’ and the True Story of the Filibuster
For the former state senator, accurate representation in the Hollywood biopic goes beyond historical accuracy.
Gender
The Daily Post
November 16, 2017
Eight Women Have Accused George H.W. Bush of Groping Them
One woman alleges that the former president touched her inappropriately in 2003, when she was sixteen years old.
Politics & Policy
November 9, 2017
The Good Old Boys in the Texas Legislature Still Haven’t Learned How to Treat Women
A quarter century after Ann Richards became governor, men in Texas politics continue to sexually harass women.
Business
October 25, 2017
Joe Straus Will Retire, But He’s Not Ruling Out a Run for Governor
In the future, Straus could run against Governor Greg Abbott, who indicated support for an "oust Straus" movement.
Burka Blog
October 24, 2017
Andrew White, Son of Late Governor Mark White, to Explore Democratic Run for Governor
Andrew White aims to capture the support of moderate Democrats and Republicans.
Burka Blog
October 4, 2017
The Bathroom Bill Might Have Cost Texas 50,000 Jobs
The anti-transgender bathroom bill debate is a strike against any Texas city getting the Amazon HQ2.
Health
September 26, 2017
Donations Fund No-Cost Abortions for Hurricane Harvey Survivors
Whole Woman’s Health and the Lilith Fund are working to clear the path for hurricane survivors to safely access abortions at low cost.
Business
August 18, 2017
The Worst Little Statehouse in Texas
Where the pygmies have gone deaf.
Politics & Policy
August 16, 2017
Dan Patrick’s Special Session Comes to a Close
The special session ends without passing the lieutenant governor's marquee issues.
Gender
August 2, 2017
Babes Fest: Better The Second Time Around
Acting on the lessons they learned from Babes Fest in 2016, the creators of BossBabes ATX have a better handle on producing a multidisciplinary festival for women.
Politics & Policy
August 1, 2017
“Our Daughters” Used as the Bathroom Bill’s Protection
Supporters of Senate Bill 3 often twist the facts to make a point.
Politics & Policy
July 31, 2017
Houston Energy, Business Leaders Oppose Bathroom Bill
Fast-paced Senate just got us back to the starting line for the special session.
Politics & Policy
July 28, 2017
Former Republican Railroad Commissioner: Bathroom Bill Harms Teens And Republicans
”Political parties are like milk. They do curdle and spoil over time.”
Politics & Policy
July 21, 2017
Bathroom Bill: Imagined Fears Versus Possible Discrimination
Senate takes testimony on controversial gender-designated bathroom restrictions
Politics & Policy
June 6, 2017
Abbott’s Politically Risky Special Session
The strengths and weaknesses shown in Abbott's call for a special session.
Politics & Policy
June 1, 2017
A Wisconsin Case Could Send a Message to Texas
A federal court rules that a transgender boy should be able to use the bathroom he identifies with.
Politics & Policy
May 27, 2017
War and Pee
Dan Patrick’s Scorched-Earth Potty Politics.
Politics & Policy
May 21, 2017
House Appeases Dan Patrick by Passing a Bathroom Bill
The House passes what could be called Patrick Lite.
Border & Immigration
May 17, 2017
Patrick Backs Straus Into a Corner
Lieutenant governor threatens to force repeated special sessions unless his agenda is passed.
Film & TV
May 17, 2017
The Texas Man Who Sued a Woman For Texting During a First Date Explains his Lawsuit
Austin’s Brandon Vezmar has found himself an overnight celebrity after a lawsuit he filed because ”men are being exploited by people like the defendant.”
Politics & Policy
May 5, 2017
The Partisans Are Coming for Your Cities and Schools
Democrats and Republicans are turning non-partisan elections partisan.
Uncategorized
May 3, 2017
The Business Lobby Surrenders on Sanctuary Cities
Five years after killing an anti-immigration bill, Texas businesses are now focused on bathrooms.
Burka Blog
April 18, 2017
Governor Abbott Chooses a Bathroom Bill to Support
Abbott seems to support the House solution to the bathroom debacle.
Politics & Policy
March 17, 2017
R.G.’s Roundup: Uncertainty in the Trump Era for Big Bend and Border Business on Fury Road
Our favorite political reads of the week.
Film & TV
March 16, 2017
Look Forward To Deeper Characters In The ‘Dear White People’ Netflix Series
The show, created by Houston native Justin Simien, picks up where the 2014 movie left off.
Uncategorized
March 14, 2017
The Great Republican Rift
The bathroom bill is the latest issue to expose the split between social conservatives and business Republicans.
Uncategorized
March 6, 2017
A Tale of Two Legislatures
On Tuesday we'll see bathrooms as a Christian issue in the Senate, while the House tries to reform school finance.
The Daily Post
March 1, 2017
Here’s What You Need To Know About Pidgeon v. Turner
A case before the Texas Supreme Court could have an effect on same-sex marriage.
The Daily Post
February 14, 2017
An Experiment in Radical Privacy
One transgender woman's effort to demystify who uses what bathroom.
Politics & Policy
February 6, 2017
Patrick: Bathroom Bill Study Is ‘Bogus’
Politifact Texas calls Texas Association of Business report ’Mostly False.’
Uncategorized
January 31, 2017
Abbott Silent on Bathroom Bill, Trump’s Border Wall
Fact checking the governor’s state of the state address.
Politics & Policy
January 9, 2017
The Legislature of the Children
Can lawmakers invest in the future of Texas children with $2.8 billion less to spend?
Politics & Policy
January 5, 2017
Patrick Bathroom Plan Could Void Local Protections
So-called bathroom bill could undermine cities' non-discrimination ordinances.
Politics & Policy
January 5, 2017
Patrick Unveils the Long-Awaited Bathroom Bill
At a press conference, the lieutenant governor reveals some details of bill aimed at limiting transgender access to restrooms.
Health
December 21, 2016
This Year in Abortion Access in Texas
Much has happened this year—and there may be more to come.
Film & TV
November 4, 2016
An Interview With Trevante Rhodes, The Rising Texas Star Of ‘Moonlight’
Trevante Rhodes told himself he wouldn't come back to Texas without a film. Now he's back with the captivating 'Moonlight.'
Sports
September 19, 2016
Let’s Talk About That Rice/Baylor Halftime Performance
Supporters of Rice’s Marching Owl Band say that its performance mocking Baylor’s rape scandal was powerful—but let’s look at it a little more closely.
Health
August 24, 2016
The ‘Biased Ideology’ Argument Against An Anti-Abortion Group’s Grant Sounds Familiar
How Planned Parenthood was edged out as the state's women's health provider and replaced by the anti-abortion Heidi Group.
Sports
August 16, 2016
How We Talk About Women In The Olympics
The dangers of an unfortunate local paper headline in the viral era.
Health
August 12, 2016
Proposed Fetal Tissue Disposal Rules Would Be Yet Another Hurdle For Abortion Providers
The rule changes aren’t based on any real health or safety concerns.
Film & TV
June 1, 2016
Johnny Depp’s Famous Friends Are Going All Out On Disparaging Amber Heard
After Heard filed for divorce—and a restraining order—Depp’s friends have declared that she’s 'blackmailing' him.
Politics & Policy
May 19, 2016
Bathroom Bills Are Creating More Issues Than They Claim To Solve
Because it's hard to solve a problem that doesn't exist.
Politics & Policy
May 10, 2016
Dan Patrick Signals That Restrooms Will Become A Statewide Issue
The Lieutenant Governor foreshadows a statewide war over bathrooms.
Sports
February 19, 2016
Texas A&M Could Have Female Yell Leaders For The First Time
What a time to be alive.
Politics & Policy
September 23, 2015
A Frisco Elementary School Seemed to Offer “College And Career Exploration” To Boys, “Girl Talk!” To Girls
That’s a whole pile of ”ugh.”
Politics & Policy
September 30, 1997
Seven Women
Should Texas execute a woman? You could debate that question to death.
Arts & Entertainment
September 1, 1995
Texas Twenty: Chelsi Smith
Universally appealing.
Being Texan
May 1, 1994
Nerdvana!
In the nineties, it’s hip to be square and cool to be clueless. Our guide to the new Texas man.
News & Politics
February 1, 1992
Are Men Necessary?
To hear some women tell it, nature created two genders, one nearly perfect and the other badly flawed. I wonder whether they’re right.
News & Politics
February 1, 1992
Love and Hate at Texas A&M
A report from the front lines in the battle of the sexes—inside the Aggie corps.