Just a blue girl in a red state

06/04/2024

Beware wolves in sheep’s clothing.

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24/03/2024

I’m in Texas to see the future

25/08/2023

01/11/2022

Through the response to the attack on Paul Pelosi, we're learning something important about the character at the heart of the parties.

30/09/2022

Cruz, it’s worth noting for context, was one of only eight GOP senators who didn’t vote to certify President Joe Biden’s 2020 victory.

As for the Texan’s confusion, it’s really not that complicated. Why are so many Senate Republicans on board with reforming the Electoral Count Act? Because they saw what happened on Jan. 6 when opponents of democracy tried to exploit perceived holes in our laws, and they see value in a bipartisan effort to patch those holes and prevent future crises.

The better question is why Cruz would simply leave the holes in place.

Donald Trump demanded that GOP senators reject any effort to reform the Electoral Count Act. Soon after, Mitch McConnell decided to ignore him.

30/09/2022

A federal judge rebuked Republicans for being “so afraid of losing their power” that they’re afraid to contradict Donald Trump’s election lies.

08/09/2022

The latest national polling found that a 47% plurality believes Donald Trump did something illegal or unethical and should be charged with a crime.

08/09/2022

Watching the Obamas return to the White House for the unveiling of their portraits was a reminder of how American traditions are supposed to work.

08/09/2022

As Steve Bannon is indicted again, a line from MSNBC's Chris Hayes comes to mind: “Much of movement conservatism is a con and the base are the marks.”

03/08/2022

Donate to help defeat Greg Abbott with everything on the line.