Jasmine Crockett praises Chris Brown We're breaking down why people online are mad at the Texas Democrat Salon · Sep 15
Texas Democrat under fire for honoring convicted abuser Chris Brown at concert Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett awarded the musician a congressional record recognition in Arlington The Guardian - US · Sep 14
Jasmine Crockett's Chris Brown Congressional Record Tribute Raises Questions Over Rihanna Assault Conviction Representative Jasmine Crockett's decision to honour Chris Brown and Usher in the Congressional Record has drawn criticism over Brown's 2009 felony assault conviction involving Rihanna. International Business Times UK · Sep 13
Texas Governor's Race Tightens to Single Digits as Hinojosa Chips Away at Abbott's Lead Fresh polling shows Abbott's lead over Hinojosa narrowing in Texas's governor's race — though surveys sharply disagree on by how much. Latin Times · Aug 18
Most Black Texas voters back Talarico over Paxton, poll finds, despite Senate primary tensions In the survey released Tuesday, just 7% of Black Texans who voted in recent elections said they are less likely to vote in November due to Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Democratic primary loss. The Texas Tribune · Aug 4
Talarico pledges $25 million for Black voter outreach at sometimes tense Houston town hall The Democratic Senate nominee faced pointed questions from some Black voters and was confronted by a political content creator who said “you cannot win without us.” The Texas Tribune · Jul 20
Billionaire Reid Hoffman gives $10 million to super PAC backing Talarico’s Senate bid in Texas The LinkedIn co-founder’s donation was nearly 80% of the pro-Talarico super PAC’s second-quarter haul. It comes as the Austin Democrat wages a campaign focused on keeping big money out of politics. The Texas Tribune · Jul 16
Unity and Discontent at the Texas Dems’ Corpus Convening The party’s convention showcased populism as the core of Texas Democrats’ messaging. Will it hold true in November? Texas Observer · Jun 30
Unease about Talarico’s Black support on display at Texas Democratic Convention Black elected officials said the Senate nominee had more work to do to engage voters in their communities, while noting there was still time to do so before November. The Texas Tribune · Jun 27
Can anyone win in Texas? Primary losers have cast doubt on whether their respective primary opponents can win in November Salon · Jun 25
Texas Democrats look to rally behind their ticket, draw national attention at state convention U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is headlining the event, as Democrats seek to drum up support and excitement for James Talarico and other down-ballot candidates ahead of November. The Texas Tribune · Jun 23
Texas PAC targets squeamish Republicans Moment of Truth PAC is aiming to spotlight Ken Paxton’s controversies. Salon · Jun 17
'So It Was Small': Democrat Rep Jasmine Crockett Downplays Size of Knife Used in Killing Austin Metcalf Jasmine Crockett faces criticism for downplaying the weapon used in Austin Metcalf's murder and suggesting self-defence. Karmelo Anthony, charged with the murder, received a 35-year sentence. International Business Times UK · Jun 10
Christian Menefee’s Win Foreshadows Fights to Come Across the South Al Green was a fighter past his prime, and Houstonians finally chose a new direction. But a post-Voting Rights Act world means that intraparty fights over Black representation are just beginning. Texas Observer · May 27
The Texas Tribune · May 27 Colin Allred tops Julie Johnson in redistricting-driven runoff battle of Dallas Democrats Johnson succeeded Allred in Congress, but Republican redistricting pushed them into an unusual primary confrontation for the 33rd Congressional District.
Texas Observer · May 27 The Eternal Recurrence of Colin Allred The former Dallas congressman and (twice) Senate hopeful successfully completed his redux bid to come back to the U.S. House.
The Guardian - US · May 23 Is boring back? The California governor’s race and the fight for the future of the Democratic party A massive field, no clear frontrunners and one big scandal have turned the high-stakes battle into a head-scratcher
The Texas Tribune · May 14 Here are the megadonors and dark money groups boosting James Talarico’s anti-billionaire Senate bid As the Austin Democrat campaigns against big money in politics, he is being supported by a super PAC bankrolled by several billionaires, as well as nonprofits that do not have to disclose their funders.
The Guardian - US · May 11 Democrats express ‘grave concerns’ over secretive ICE deportation flights Exclusive: In letter 40 lawmakers demand the FAA address allegations of mistreatment of immigrants and the ‘urgent need for transparency’
Marie Claire · May 7 The Congresswomen’s Pact For the first time, twelve congresswomen reveal how they’re banding together after the Trump administration came for one of their own: Rep. LaMonica McIver.
The Texas Tribune · May 6 Texas’ 33rd Congressional District Democratic runoff: Who is running and what to know The primary between predecessor and successor arose from a combination of redistricting and Allred’s move to exit the U.S. Senate race to make way for Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
Texas Observer · Apr 28 What Does the Allred-Johnson Runoff Tell Us About Texas Dems? In a cycle rife with intraparty tension, a runoff in a newly gerrymandered district finds two mainstream Dems searching for an edge on the left.
We Got This Covered · Apr 25 Marjorie Taylor Greene screams ‘President Trump hates women,’ but America reminds her she ‘created this monster’ No backsies.
International Business Times UK · Apr 23 Oversight Committee Slammed For Pausing Epstein File Hearings The Moment They Started Getting Answers A U.S. House representative says Oversight Committee hearings on the Epstein files have stopped, following Melania Trump's call for survivor testimony, amid reported divisions over a possible Ghislaine Maxwell pardon.
The Independent UK · Apr 22 Trump singles out Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as ‘low IQ’ in latest slur against prominent person of color Trump often uses the ‘low IQ’ insult to describe non-white individuals with whom he has clashed