Arts & Entertainment
March 9, 2021
A Dallas Piñata Shop Artfully Renders Viral Memes and Politicians in Papier-mâché
“Sometimes I think the adults get more fun out of hitting piñatas than the kids do,” one of the owners says.
By Cat Cardenas![Cat Cardenas's Profile Photo]()
Bernie Sanders
Best Thing In Texas
January 21, 2021
The Best Thing in Texas: Bernie Sanders Travels Across the State as a Meme
He’s visited the Alamo, waited in line at Franklin Barbecue, and cheered on the Astros (virtually).
By Rose Cahalan![Rose Cahalan's Profile Photo]()
Politics & Policy
March 5, 2020
The Bernie Sanders Movement Isn’t Winning Down-Ballot Primaries
Jessica Cisneros is the latest AOC-backed, Bernie-style candidate to fall short.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
Politics & Policy
March 3, 2020
The Biden Unity Party Last Night Was a Music Hall Putsch
At a honky-tonk in Dallas, the Democratic party made its move against Bernie—finally.
Politics & Policy
March 2, 2020
I’ve Been Agonizing for Two Years Over Which Democrat to Support for President
Like a lot of Democratic primary voters, I am still in a black hole of indecision, with the clock running down.
By Mimi Swartz![Mimi Swartz's Profile Photo]()
Politics & Policy
February 26, 2020
Bloomberg Paves the Way for Bernie to Win Texas, According to the Polling
A new poll asks the question that previous ones strongly suggested.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
Politics & Policy
February 26, 2020
Most Politicians Don’t Court Muslim Voters. Bernie Is Betting on Them in Texas.
Ahead of Super Tuesday, the Sanders campaign has reached out to Muslim voters unlike any campaign before.
Politics & Policy
February 5, 2020
The Iowa Caucuses Taught Us Once Again That No One Knows Anything
This year is going to feature a lot of confident pronouncements from experts who will be proved wrong again and again.
Politics & Policy
January 29, 2020
Bernie Sanders Has Closed the Gap With Joe Biden in Texas
The Vermont socialist looks surprisingly strong in the Lone Star State.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
Politics & Policy
May 2, 2019
Takeaways From Emerson’s Texas Senate and Presidential Poll
In a new presidential poll of Texas, Beto, Bernie, and Biden all look competitive against Trump. But it's far too early to make too much of that.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
Politics & Policy
December 17, 2018
‘Betomaniacs’ Crash Into ‘Berniecrats’ Over 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary
Beto O’Rourke came out on top of a poll of progressives, prompting Bernie Sanders supporters to complain.
Politics & Policy
April 4, 2018
Beto O’Rourke Hits Pay Dirt With Bernie Sanders Money Machine
The Democratic Senate nominee raked in $6.7 million and paid more than $2.6 million to former Sanders fundraisers.
Politics & Policy
March 9, 2018
Bernie Sanders Discussed DACA, Houston Congressional Candidate Laura Moser, and 2020 at SXSW
The senator earned applause from the audience on gun control and the role of the DCCC.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
Politics & Policy
March 5, 2018
Can the Bernie Sanders ‘Our Revolution’ Put Progressive Populism Back Into the Texas Democratic Party?
From Laura Moser in Houston to a kung fu practitioner in Fort Worth, Bernie Sanders supporters are infiltrating the Texas Democratic Party. And Nancy Pelosi is not happy.
Politics & Policy
October 20, 2017
The Binary Choice of Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders
CNN’s Debate Night: Bernie Sanders, Ted Cruz, and a house divided.
Politics & Policy
August 8, 2016
Does The Green Party Matter?
After its Houston convention, the Green Party is aiming to gather the Bernie-or-Bust momentum.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
Politics & Policy
February 29, 2016
What You Should Know About Bernie Sanders And A Controversial Proposal To Bring Toxic Waste To Sierra Blanca
The Vermont senator and hopeful Democratic presidential candidate has been the subject of criticism for a vote on a controversial project that never came to fruition.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
Politics & Policy
January 25, 2016
The “Julián Castro For Vice President” Train Is Chugging Along
The former San Antonio mayor has been waiting in the wings for the past four years—and the 2016 talk is heating up.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()