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Alan says: I am in favor of limiting the governor to two consecutive terms. But blacklisting someone after eight years altogether, regardless of how good or bad they did their job, can needlessly force an effective public official out of public service. Many state governors throughout history have served well over eight years without their constituents regretting it. I would point out that such a system is wholly unworkable in twenty-first century America: we live in the era of the permanent campaign and the 24-hour news cycle. A governor facing re-election every other year would essentially do nothing but fundraise (which is close to what most do anyway even with four-year terms). (November 19th, 2009 at 11:09pm)
Stories on Media
Short Cuts »
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Texas governor’s race—in under three minutes.
by [November 2009]
Gone to New York »
Bud Shrake’s letters to friends back in Texas during his years in New York show the late novelist in all his ribald, freewheeling glory. And never more alive.
Introduction by Gary Cartwright [November 2009]
E. J. Dionne, Columnist, The Washington Post (Thursday, October 8th 2009) »
For more than 15 years, E. J. Dionne has shared his opinions about politics, the media and the role of religion in public life with the Washington Post’s readers. He also serves as a senior fellow at The Brookings Institution, writes popular books about politics and frequently shares commentary with NPR, This Week and Meet the Press. Join us to learn more about the latest news from Washington, and the latest opinions from Dionne.
[October 2009]
Being a Multimedia Journalist »
The CNN contributor and syndicated columnist talks about the future of media.
Interview by Pamela Colloff [August 2009]
And That’s The Way It Is »
Broadcast news loses its anchor. Remembering Walter Cronkite.
by Evan Smith [July 2009]
Bottoms Up »
The brave new world of Web serials and how they make money.
by Christopher Kelly [February 2009]
Gone (Back) to Texas »
On Inauguration Day, Midland, Texas was like a parallel universe to the rest of the country.
by Paul Stekler [February 2009]
Governor Perry Chooses License Plates »
Proving his conservative credentials, Gov. Perry held a press conference with the Texas Alliance for Life to express his support for specialized “Choose Life” license plates.
by Eileen Smith [January 2009]
Bob Schieffer »
Bob Schieffer on Sundays without Tim Russert.
Interview by Evan Smith [October 2008]
The Center Holds »
by Evan Smith [November 2007]
The Iconoclast »
A liberal newspaperman in George W. Bush’s backyard.
by Gary Cartwright [June 2007]
Here Comes Trouble »
Dan Patrick is causing nervous breakdowns of various size and duration—and he’s not even in the Texas Senate yet.
by Mimi Swartz [January 2007]
Prime Minister »
The fastest-growing church in the world. The biggest congregation this side of the Vatican. The highest ratings of any religious broadcaster. One of the best-selling religious books in years. Can Joel Osteen get an “Amen”?
by William Martin [August 2005]
Dan Rather Retorting »
“My hope has always been, for all my flaws and weaknesses, that people will say this: ‘He wanted to be a reporter and he is.’ I think they know that I love this country.” And other reflections on retirement from the broadcast-news icon turned right-wing punching bag.
by Gary Cartwright [March 2005]
Rather Controversial »
Senior editor Gary Cartwright, who wrote this month’s cover story, talks about getting access to retiring CBS News anchorman Dan Rather and the changing face of journalism.
Interview by Katherine Sands [March 2005]
Anchor Away »
What Walter Cronkite really thinks about cable TV shoutfests, the length of network newscasts, and (ahem) Jayson Blair.
Interview by Evan Smith [November 2003]
Prep Work »
Dan Winters, who shot this month's photo essay, "Cuts Above," discusses finding the right piece of meat.
Interview by Patrick Michels [May 2003]
—30— »
Blackie Sherrod probably hates the word "retired," but that's what he is now—and newspaper readers across Texas are the poorer for it.
by Gary Cartwright [April 2003]
Underneath It All »
Misty Keasler talks about her young photography career and the intense images she captures, including this month's photos of the present-day Branch Davidian compound.
Interview by Jordan Breal [April 2003]
Bard of the Border »
The most promising young fiction writer in Texas is Oscar Casares, whose tales of life in Brownsville have put him and his hometown on the literary map.
by Cecilia Ballí [March 2003]
Cover Girls »
From Ann on a Harley to Anna Nicole on a Bum Steer binge, we present our fifty favorite Texas Monthly issues with a female face.
by Anne Dingus [February 2003]
A Q&A With Hilary Duff »
Hilary Duff, star of the breakout Disney Channel program Lizzie McGuire, is, at 15, already a legitimate phenomenon. In addition to her acting, which has spanned stage and screen, Duff's single "I Can't Wait" from the Lizzie McGuire soundtrack went gold this year.
Interview by Stephanie Myers [February 2003]
A Q&A With Anne Wilkes Tucker »
Not too long ago the photography collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston was nonexistent. But thanks to curator Anne Wilkes Tucker, it is now considered one of America's best. Here, she discusses her career, photography and being a woman in the field.
Interview by Nora Varty [February 2003]
Linda Ellerbee »
Losing your breasts but keeping your dignity.
by Eileen Schwartz [October 2002]
A Long, Strange Trip »
The life of Roky Erikson—one of the most influential Texas rock and rollers of all time—has been one calamity after another. His family and friends have taken care of him with the best of intentions, but you know what they say about the road to hell.
by Michael Hall [December 2001]
Shaggy »
Tuning in to Shaggy.
by John Morthland [September 2001]
Dawn »
by Joe Holley [September 2001]
Nice Guys Finish Second »
Is Survivor’s Colby Donaldson for real? Over lunch, the last old-fashioned Texas man talks about why he threw the game and what he’ll do next.
by Mimi Swartz [August 2001]
The Book on Willie Morris »
The former editor of the Daily Texan and the Texas Observer was a good ol’ boy, a haunted soul, and my greathearted friend. A remembrance.
by Larry L. King [May 2001]
Television • Stone Cold Steve Austin »
Lord of the ring.
by John Spong [September 1999]
Schmooze Paper »
What do gossipeuse Liz Smith, politico Paul Begala, and Hollywood hotshot Robert Rodriguez have in common? They all worked—and networked—at the hundred-year-old Daily Texan.
by Andy Langer [September 1999]
Media • Marjorie Scardino »
London calling.
by Jason Cohen [September 1999]
Self-help • Phillip McGraw »
Oprah’s guru.
by Skip Hollandsworth [September 1999]
Charlie Rose »
Charlie Rose blooms in Dallas–Fort Worth.
by Brian D. Sweany [August 1999]
Date Line »
The world’s largest online love line.
by Patricia Busa McConnico [May 1999]
Deep Dish »
Which Hollywood legend is “the bitch of all time”? Which comedienne’s daughter was a dope addict by age fourteen and came to Houston to get unhooked? Texas’ top gossips tell all.
by Evan Smith [January 1999]
Sign of the Times »
The New York Times takes on Texas—again.
by Jordan Mackay [January 1999]
MEDIA • Debby Krenek »
Read all about her.
by Helen Thorpe [September 1998]
MULTIMEDIA • John Romero »
Game Boy.
by Kathryn Jones [September 1998]
RADIO • Tom Joyner »
The host with the most.
by Joe Nick Patoski [September 1998]
What’s Left? »
When you listen to Jim Hightower’s talk radio show, that’s the question you inevitably ask—about him, the medium, and Texas liberalism.
by Joe Nick Patoski [January 1998]
Weekly, Strongly »
Why are small-town Texas newspapers thriving? Because unlike big-city dailies, they know their readers, and they give them what they want.
Joe Holley [December 1997]
Guarded »
Private prisons lock out the press.
by Joe Holley [February 1997]
Funny Papers »
If you believe the Fort Worth Star-Telegram obituary that says Jaime Woodson was one of the great writers of this century, let me tell you about the Corbet Comets.
Gary Cartwright [October 1996]
Not Playing Around »
Paving the way for girls in cyberspace.
by Josh Daniel [January 1996]
Long Shot »
Feasting our eyes on a blind team roper.
by Bill Sanderson [January 1996]
Radio Central »
Part history, part gossip, part stream of consciousness, Mattie Dellinger’s talk show speaks to the heart of Center, Texas.
by Dick Hitt [April 1992]
Dan Rather Is a Good Ol’ Boy »
But he’d rather not leave CBS to return to Texas, at least not yet.
by Robert Draper [November 1991]
