Jun 09 Texas GOP endorses ‘treatment’ for homosexuality By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas -- The Texas Republican Party now endorses so-called "reparative therapy" for gays, under a new platform given final approval at its annual convention Saturday. Continue reading
Jun 06 U.S. releasing undocumented immigrants, but won’t say how many By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press The Obama administration is releasing inside the United States some immigrants who have crossed illegally into the country amid a surge in traffic across the Mexican border in southern Texas. But how many remains a mystery because the government won't… Continue reading
Jun 06 Texas GOP looks to recognize therapy aimed at turning gays straight By Paul J. Weber, Will Weissert, Associated Press The Texas Republican Party would endorse psychological treatment that seeks to turn gay people straight under a new platform partly aimed at rebuking laws in California and New Jersey that ban so-called "reparative therapy" on minors. A push to include… Continue reading
May 31 Border patrol releases critical report on use of force by agents By Kayla Ruble On Friday, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol released both a critical report on the use of force by its agents along the Mexican border and a revised use of force policy handbook prohibiting excessive force. Continue reading
May 28 The Obama Doctrine on full display By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford Today in the Morning Line: Continuing foreign policy push, Obama goes to West Point More questions than answers on Afghanistan The first incumbent loses this cycle – oldest member of Congress White House feels there’s a chance for immigration… Continue reading
May 27 Tea Party coalition eyes takeover in Texas By Shelley Kofler, KERA GREENVILLE, Texas -- Nationally, many Tea Party-backed candidates have been losing primary elections. But in Texas, Tea Party candidates are doing well. One big Tea Party organization has joined with other conservative groups. Their goal: becoming the dominant voice in… Continue reading
May 27 Anonymous mailer tries to mislead Texas Republican voters By Ben Philpott, KUT Texas voters head to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on a several races that were left undecided in the primary election March 4, and one of the most heated run-off battles will be over the Republican slot for lieutenant… Continue reading
May 27 Could Texas GOP voters steer the state further right? By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Republican Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has been one of the most powerful figures in Texas since 2002, but he could be ousted Tuesday by GOP voters who appear ready to steer the state even further to the right by backing… Continue reading
May 21 Federal investigation reveals little oversight of U.S. chemical plants By Hope Yen, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The government has no way of fully knowing which U.S. chemical facilities stock ammonium nitrate, the substance that exploded last year at a Texas fertilizer plant and killed 14 people, congressional investigators say. Outdated federal policies, poor information… Continue reading
May 01 Does the tea party still have the juice? By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe The midterm election primary season kicks off in earnest Tuesday with elections in North Carolina, Ohio, and Indiana. Get this: There are 13 states with primaries in May. It’s always nice when instead of just talking about races, you get… Continue reading