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Where's the beef?
Why voter apathy is a calculated choice, and what it’ll take to get North Texans back to the polls
May 18
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Why I’m leaving politics—but not the conversation
Reflections on power, principle, and the parents driving the school choice revolution in Texas
Mar 16
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It’s all narrative now
Why the stories we believe shape politics, decisions, and our communities
Dec 18, 2024
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Where ideas flourish: The ecosystem of innovation
Author Steven Johnson shares how collaboration and curiosity spark breakthroughs
Dec 12, 2024
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Redefining the Right
How Republicans became the voice of the working class—and why it matters in 2024
Oct 29, 2024
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Unveiling chaos
An Inside look at the Biden White House's foreign policy and Trump’s enduring influence
Oct 27, 2024
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A tumultuous transition: Behind the scenes of a nation in crisis
This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden and the Battle for American Democracy:
Oct 3, 2024
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Making a case for understanding and improving a data in democracies
Exploring the power, purpose, and pitfalls or polls in modern governance.
Sep 3, 2024
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‘Sick of this shtick’
With 70 days until the election, the Republican nominee continues to show voters he's unserious about attaining the nation’s highest office.
Aug 26, 2024
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How to lose an election
Each time he opens his mouth, the former president seems to be allowing the election to wash down the drain.
Aug 21, 2024
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Dear Republicans: Resist the impulse to be 'dumb'
Harris is a weak opponent, yes, but bigoted, sexist messaging is helping her build a stronger coalition than she might otherwise have earned.
Aug 7, 2024
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Mitt Romney: A man of principle
Unpacking Mitt Romney’s integrity and his isolation inside the modern Republican party. The party has changed; he refuses to change with it.
Jul 24, 2024
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