Friday’s Debate With Andrew White Could Be Lupe Valdez’s Last Stand
The toughest opponent Lupe Valdez has for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination is herself.
Articles by R.G. Ratcliffe
At Dallas NRA Convention, Tactical, Not Hunting, Weapons Took Center Stage
Podcast: The NRA exhibition hall was more about firefights than field and stream.
At Dallas NRA Convention, Sutherland Springs Used to Promote ‘Good Guy With a Gun’
But did the elected officials who spoke there realize that their arguments suggested at least one type of gun control?
The NRA Calls a Cease-Fire on Austin-Based Yeti Coolers
Stop blowing up your expensive coolers, says the firearms lobby.
One Day in Texas, Two Different Responses to Our Confederate Legacy
As Austin honored a former slave, Panola County celebrated the Confederacy and ignored his brother.
Paxton Sues to End Protections Against Deportation for Young Immigrants
President Obama may be gone, but he’s not forgotten in the politics of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Democrats Create Big-Money PAC to Oppose Senator Ted Cruz
A new super PAC wants you to F Ted Cruz—fire him, that is.
Texas Gerrymandering Case Goes Before U.S. Supreme Court: What You Need to Know
The nation’s high court will consider whether Texas legislative and congressional districts discriminate against minorities.
Little-Known Beto O’Rourke Is Nipping at Ted Cruz’s Heels
More than half of those in a new survey lack an opinion of Beto O’Rourke, but he’s still tied with Cruz.
A Nation Reacts to the Death of Barbara Bush
Presidents past and present, as well as leaders from across the political spectrum, mourn the death of the former first lady.
