The Texas Blue: News
Conyers Hunts Leaks in the Administration
Tue, 07/31/2007 - 4:39pm
Just how far would President Bush go to keep his firewall between Congress and the White House intact?
Down the Tubes
Tue, 07/31/2007 - 1:25pm
The Senate is arguably the world's most exclusive club, but it is not immune to scandals and setbacks. Senator Ted Stevens (R - Alaska) might be in trouble.
The 2007 Parade Of Texas Constitutional Amendments
Tue, 07/31/2007 - 9:00am
Odd numbered years are such an exciting time at the ballot box. November 2007 will be no different, as the Texas Legislature has once again left the wily voters a slew of Constitutional amendments to ponder. Of course, none of us ever really know why we have to vote on someone’s mineral rights in south Texas, but on occasion we do.
Tuesday Roundup: The Cards Begin To Fall?
Tue, 07/31/2007 - 7:32am
Hope springs eternal, and as such I have to lead with this: MSNBC's First Read has it that Rep. Jay Inslee and a group of House Democrats will formally call for the House Judiciary Committee to begin impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.
Open Call for Writers
Mon, 07/30/2007 - 4:36pm
I got my start in journalism by answering an open call for writers I saw in my favorite alternative weekly newspaper. You could get yours in a similar fashion.
Getting the Stink Out of Standardized Tests
By Chris Bell
Mon, 07/30/2007 - 10:30am
“Smelly socks.” That’s what one Texas student said came to mind when he thought about the TAKS test. There could be a more pleasing olfactory reaction for such students in the future.
Monday Roundup: History Edition
Mon, 07/30/2007 - 6:54am
In case you were wondering how some past Speakers feel about Craddick's shenanigans, Pete Laney would like you to know that he doesn't really agree with a lot of the logic put forth by the man from Midland.
On The Record: James (Jim) Wark
Sun, 07/29/2007 - 1:02pm
For this episode of On The Record, we speak with James Wark, the Angelina County Democratic Chair.
Texas Blue Mailbag: Week of 7/22/07
Fri, 07/27/2007 - 5:14pm
Watch out, folks — we're going for the yuks in this Mailbag! Well, I am, anyway. Josh is apparently answering serious questions on fundraising and the attorney scandal. Would someone tell him that it's Friday?
Helen Thomas Embarasses Tony Snow
Fri, 07/27/2007 - 3:02pm
It must be Friday: the Grand Dame of the White House Press Corps just tired of Tony Snow's jibber-jabber, and let him have it.