Art
June 2, 2021
Painter Sedrick Huckaby Looks His Subjects in the Eye, From Dreamers to an Ex-President
The empathic gaze of the Fort Worth artist is on view at Austin’s Blanton Museum this summer and fall.
George W Bush
Politics & Policy
September 16, 2020
Are We Ready to Rehabilitate George W. Bush’s Reputation?
Can a batch of new books, a documentary, and Donald Trump’s calamitous administration resuscitate the legacy of our 43rd president—and his illustrious family?
Politics & Policy
December 31, 2018
A Farewell to Legendary Texas Political Reporter R. G. Ratcliffe
After more than four decades as one of the state's top political reporters, Ratcliffe has decided to retire from 'Texas Monthly.'
Texas History
December 1, 2018
Reactions to the Death of George H. W. Bush
The 41st president was the oldest living former president in the history of the United States
Texas History
November 30, 2018
President George H. W. Bush Dies at 94
The 41st president's death comes less than eight months after that of his wife, Barbara.
The National Podcast of Texas
October 1, 2018
Mark McKinnon: ‘We’re Testing the Guardrails of Democracy and They’re Holding So Far’
On our latest podcast, a timely chat about Kavanaugh, Beto, and Mueller with the creator and cohost of Showtime’s 'The Circus.'
Texas History
April 17, 2018
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.
Texas History
April 17, 2018
Former First Lady Barbara Bush Dies
She was only the second woman in U.S. history to have been married to one president and the mother of a second president.
Texas History
April 17, 2018
Barbara Bush Had a Good Life But a Hard One
As I have aged and faced my own challenges as a female on this planet, I have come to a different understanding of Barbara Bush.
Texas History
April 15, 2018
Barbara Bush, in Failing Health, Forgoes Medical Treatment, Family Says
In an announcement, the former first lady has decided against any further medical treatment and will focus on comfort care.
Politics & Policy
January 23, 2018
A Tale of Two Bushes
George P. struggles in his reelection campaign, and George W. finds his approval rating soaring as Americans compare him to President Trump.
Politics & Policy
October 19, 2017
George W. Bush Denounces White Supremacy
Without naming Trump, Bush bashes nativism, protectionism, bigotry, and bullying.
Politics & Policy
March 3, 2017
R.G.’s Roundup: Ken Paxton Edition
Our favorite political reads of the week.
News & Politics
November 24, 2014
The Arguments Against Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration
On Thursday, the president said that Congress had left him no choice but to act alone. Conservatives can argue otherwise.
Art
April 7, 2014
Here Are Some Things We’d Like to See George W. Bush Paint
His "World Leaders" series of portraits opened last week at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, albeit to mixed reviews. What should the former President paint next?
Politics & Policy
March 21, 2014
Candidate George W. Bush
A look back at the 1994 campaign for governor.
Art
November 22, 2013
This Video Holiday Greeting From George W. And Laura Bush Is Actually Pretty Charming
No matter how you feel about him, hearing the former President declare, "Well, uh, I've become a, uh, painter" over the faint strains of "Good King Wencelas" is pretty darn charming.
Politics & Policy
April 26, 2013
The Opening of the Bush Center
The opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Center went smoothly, complete with blue skies and warm feelings. There were a few protestors with signs on the SMU campus, but they were stationed a long distance from the area occupied by the presidents–and out of their sight. The best description
Politics & Policy
April 25, 2013
Dubya Trouble
The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum opened today. Americans are still trying to figure out how we feel about that.
The Culture
March 20, 2013
Gawker Publishes George W. Bush’s Private Email Address
And tells readers to wish him a "Happy Iraq War Day."
Art
March 13, 2013
George W. Bush, Passionate Painter
He signs his landscapes, dog portraits, and bath scenes "43."
Texas History
March 11, 2013
Sarah Haldeman, Presidential Archivist
“I get to see things other people don’t get to see.”
Music
March 11, 2013
Chicks in the Wilderness
Ten years after their remarkable fall from grace, no one is quite sure why the onetime Nashville darlings tumbled so far—and never got back up.
The Culture
March 5, 2013
Anti-Spending Texas Lawmaker Proposes George Bush National Park
Just surveying the property will cost up to $25,000.
News & Politics
February 8, 2013
The Tasteful Nude Self-Portraits Dubya Sends His Sister
Does the George W. Bush presidential library need some art? A hacker who goes by "Guccifer" may have rustled up some options.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Doonesbury on the “Breakaway Republic” of Texas
G.B. Trudeau worked the Alamo, SXSW, Bush, Perry, and an Aggie joke into six Doonesbury strips about Texas secession, but unlike his sonogram law series, hardly anybody noticed.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
O Dubya, Where Art Thou?
Peter Beinart of the Daily Beast argues that it's George W. Bush—and the way the country feels about his presidency—that will determine the 2012 election.
Food & Drink
January 21, 2013
Do You Have the Palate of a President?
Exploring the culinary preferences of George W. Bush, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon Baines Johnson.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Not Many Texans Think Perry Should Run for Governor in 2014
Only 29 percent of Texans would support Perry for a fourth full term.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Where in the World is George W. Bush?
George W. Bush's post presidency has been marked by silence. What has he been up to?
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Rand Paul Talks Ron Paul
In a Q&A with the Atlantic, Kentucky senator Rand Paul handicaps his father's presidential campaign and its larger impact on the Republican Party.
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
Genius
By now we've heard plenty about how smart senior presidential adviser Karl Rove is, and how he's the most powerful political consultant of all time, and how he delights Republicans and bedevils Democrats. But how did the man who made George W. Bush famous get to be famousand infamoushimself?
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
The Test of Time
George W. Bush says he doesn’t have time to think about his legacy, but the rest of us have no such trouble. We asked some of the smartest people we could think of—prize-winning historians, presidential scholars, White House vets—to predict how 43 will be judged and to suggest what, if
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
Who Is George W. Bush?
A special report on the presidential front-runner who isn’t running—yet.
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
Can Rick Perry Stand On His Own?
And just how long are his coattails? Texas politics is always interesting, but the 2002 election—with two formidable tickets, four big races, and a healthy debate over whether this is still a two-party state—promises to be one for the books.
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
Born to Run
In the campaign for governor, the Republican nominee is out to prove to voters—and himself—that he’s his own George Bush.
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
The Good Wife
Is she a “saccharine phony”? A closet liberal? A foot soldier—or a rebel—in the culture wars? The truth about Laura Bush is that her ambiguity makes her a model first lady: a blank screen upon which the public can project its own ideas about womanhood.
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
The Education of Laura Bush
A first read on the Midland librarian in the White House: what she has learned so far and how her life has changed.
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
The Man Who Isn’t There
In word and deed, the George W. Bush now residing in the White House bears little resemblance to the Texas governor I gladly sent to Washington. That's why I'm so ambivalent about reelecting him.
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
Girl Gone Mild
After spending her adolescence largely out of view (except for a few scrapes with restaurant and bar employees), presidential spawn Jenna Bush is emerging as a public person in her own right. But her return to private life can’t come soon enough.
Food & Drink
January 20, 2013
The Cook, the Chief, His Wife, And Their Dinner
Who feeds Zuni stew and scrambled eggs to George W. Bush? Meet Sarah Bishop, the young chef at the Governor’s Mansion—and try out some of her favorite recipes.
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
The Republic of Chad
Eight years ago, the closest presidential election ever was settled in a political street fight. In this oral history of the Florida recount, the victors recall the unbelievable twists and turns that put George W. Bush in the White House.
Politics & Policy
October 15, 2012
Jeb Bush Says Texas Could Turn “Blue” In Just Four Years
Joe Hagan profiles the Bush dynasty for New York magazine.
Politics & Policy
February 20, 2012
Babies-in-Chief: Texan Presidents as Children
Happy Presidents' Day! Before the three presidents from Texas were politicians they were ... babies. See baby pictures of LBJ, George H.W. Bush, and George W. Bush.
Politics & Policy
November 27, 2011
Today in Perry: Potential Post-Campaign Scenarios, Arpaio Endorsement, and Jay Leno
The governor may have taken a break from the campaign trail for Thanksgiving, but that didn’t stop the campaign press corps.
Politics & Policy
October 23, 2011
Where is Bob Perry?
The Huffington Post web site noted yesterday that Rick Perry’s biggest career donor, Bob Perry, has not yet contributed to the governor’s presidential campaign. A likely reason is Rick Perry’s support for legislation that adversely impacts Latinos, such as Voter I.D. laws and sanctuary cities policies. Perry flip-flopped on
Eat My Words
September 9, 2011
Ten Years After: Tom Perini’s 9/11 at the White House
(The famous Perini Ranch mesquite-smoked peppered beef tenderloin. Photo by Pat Sharpe)Editor's Note: This guest post is by longtime Texan Jim Shahin, now a resident of Washington, D.C.... and "craving Central Texas barbecue almost every minute of every day," he says. The "Smoke Signals" columnist for the Washingon Post,
Politics & Policy
August 20, 2011
Allbaugh v. Rove
I misinterpreted an e-mail that I received from Allbaugh, which I discuss below. Allbaugh was forwarding an article from Huffington Post by Howard Fineman. The headline of the article was highlighted in the e-mail: “Karl Rove created Rick Perry–Now can he stop him?” The rest of my original post
Politics & Policy
August 17, 2011
Rove criticizes Perry for dissing Bush
Wayne Slater has an interesting story [this was earlier in the week] — which I am unable to link to, but it is in the Quorum Report — about Karl Rove’s displeasure with Rick Perry’s lack of gratitude toward then-Governor Bush during the 1998 primary races for governor and lieutenant
Politics & Policy
July 22, 2011
Neocon game
I am totally dismayed to see that Governor Perry chose Donald Rumsfeld and several of his neoconservative disciples to advise him on foreign affairs. Rumsfeld was the worst secretary of defense in American history. He couldn’t even manage to put armor on humvees. How many young lives did he