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John Oliver on extremism and bigotry among Republicans: ‘This party is at a crossroads’

Last Week Tonight host looked into the rise of bigotry and neo-nazism within the party before critical midterm races

The Guardian - US · Oct 26

“Silence is getting a bit loud”: Emails show UT leaders took heat for slow response to Bo French post

Despite pressure from students and graduates to condemn the remarks as racist, University of Texas officials took a more careful approach.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 26

Big Oil’s Midterm Playbook: Spend Big, Say Little

Fossil fuel companies and wealthy industry backers spend millions pushing for looser regulations and protections from climate lawsuits. Their ads barely say the word “oil.”

Capital & Main · Oct 22

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What the failed attack on an Illinois temple reveals about anti-Hindu hate in the United States

Lawmakers are calling for a failed attack on the Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple in Aurora, Illinois, to be investigated as a hate crime. On Oct. 11, 2026, as hundreds of Hindu worshippers gathered for the first day of Navaratri, a celebration of the divine feminine over nine nights, a 19-year-old…

The Conversation · Oct 21

Republican Bo French denies he agreed to debate Railroad Commission opponent

The Dallas Press Club, which organized the event, said it would host a podcast recording with Democrat Jon Rosenthal if his GOP opponent doesn’t show.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 20

Bo French, Jon Rosenthal battle over culture, job duties in bid to regulate the oil and gas industry

Controversial remarks by the GOP candidate cast a national spotlight on the typically quiet race for a spot on the Texas Railroad Commission.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 17

Community leaders say foiled Illinois mass shooting was result of surge in anti-Hindu hate online

Authorities have arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of attempting a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois

The Independent UK · Oct 16

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The real reason MAGA fears Ilhan Omar

Trump is reviving his Obama-era birther conspiracy, this time targeting the Minnesota Democrat

Salon · Oct 16

Most Texas Republicans ignore Democratic calls to debate in statewide races

The last U.S. Senate race in Texas to go without a debate was in 2000. Gov. Greg Abbott, meanwhile, debated his Democratic opponents in each of his last three campaigns.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 7

Democrat Jon Rosenthal outraises Bo French in Railroad Commission race in latest report

A big chunk of Rosenthal’s haul came after French’s racist social media comments following a UT-Austin football game went viral.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 6

Inside Downballot Dems’ Effort to Flip Texas’ Key County Battleground

Amid voter suppression and rampant ideological warfare, Tarrant County Democratic candidates try to capitalize on this surge of local anger.

Texas Observer · Sep 30

GOP has a “Nazi” problem, Karl Rove says

The conservative political operative said he’s voting for a Democrat

Salon · Sep 28

Texas Republican called for public execution of Democratic leaders – report

Bo French, who is running to lead a state agency, has in the past posted controversial and racist statements online

The Guardian - US · Sep 28

Karl Rove says John Cornyn, not Paxton, could beat Talarico

Karl Rove speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival, focusing on the comments made by Bo French and the U.S. Senate race.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 26

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The Texas Tribune · Sep 25

Jon Rosenthal says he and Bo French agreed to first major debate between Texas statewide candidates

The debate, which has not been confirmed by French, would be his first major public event since he attracted criticism over racist posts about UT students.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 22

TribCast: Bo French, the Railroad Commission and other downballot races

In this week’s episode, we talk about how French’s tweet has brought turmoil to the Republican Party and assess whether other statewide races are really competitive.

Latin Times · Sep 22

Texas Latinos are Ditching the GOP. Republicans' 30-year Winning Streak May Not Survive It

Latino voters, an AI data-center backlash and GOP infighting are reshaping Texas's tightest races in decades. Here's what the polls show.

Salon · Sep 22

Chris Hayes: GOP facing Texas meltdown

MS NOW host explains how turning Texas into a lab for "right-wing state policy" ultimately backfired

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The Guardian - US · Sep 22

Nimesh Patel on stand-up, Palestine and politics: ‘The way that religion’s been weaponized is ugly’

The comedian went from being discovered by Chris Rock to making Saturday Night Live history. Now his new Netflix special, Buy the Dip, tackles timely topics with optimism

The Times of India · Sep 21

Raja Krishnamoorthi slams US education dept after Bo French’s South Asian student post

Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has criticised the US Department of Education over its “Make college football great again” post, saying it came days after Republican Texas Railroad Commission candidate Bo French faced backlash for comments about South Asian students at the University of Texas.

The Times of India · Sep 20

‘Make college football great again’: US Education dept post sparks outrage amid Bo French controversy

A post from the US Department of Education has drawn criticism, with users asking if the department is endorsing Republican Texas Railroad Commission candidate Bo French's racist tweet about South Asian students at the University of Texas.

The Times of India · Sep 18

From Macaca to MAGA: How one needling remark can become a political thorn for Trump

A 2006 incident involving Senator George Allen and a racial slur highlights how small remarks can alter election outcomes. Recent social media posts by Republican Bo French have also drawn significant criticism and condemnation. These events suggest a growing unease among some Republicans regarding Trump's influence. Moderate Republicans and even…

Reason · Sep 18

Despite Nativist Outcry, Texas Shows the Melting Pot Works Incredibly Well

The Lone Star State is a success because all sorts of people are moving there for a shot at the American dream.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 18

Top Texas Republicans knew Bo French’s history of racist comments. They supported him anyway.

The Railroad Commission candidate is under fire from fellow Republicans for a post that said a picture of college students celebrating a football victory shows “how many Americans have been displaced by foreigners.”

The Texas Tribune · Sep 17

One group has stayed mostly mum on Bo French’s racist post — Texas’ oil and gas industry

One of the state’s largest oil and gas industry groups condemned French’s comments about South Asian students. They have not pulled their endorsement.

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