In Texas and elsewhere, conservatives soothe the pain of electoral rout with dreams of secession -- and of magical nerd kingdoms.
By Michael Lind Apr 28, 2009
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What makes the town of McAllen different from the rest of the U.S.? The New Yorker explains
By Andrew Leonard
May 29, 2009
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Who needs this whole "United States" thing, anyway?
By Alex Koppelman
April 23, 2009
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For higher office, and away from their earlier statements about how much they hate the whole idea of the stimulus.
By Mike Madden and Gabriel Winant
February 20, 2009
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Texas makes defensive coordinator Will Muschamp the Lone Star State's Prince Charles.
By King Kaufman
November 19, 2008
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The Texas congressman takes to YouTube to defend comments recently made by his state's governor, Rick Perry.
By Alex Koppelman
April 20, 2009
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Facing a tough Republican primary fight, the Texas governor endorses the state sovereignty movement, a favorite of the far-right.
By Alex Koppelman
April 14, 2009
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The state's school board is considering a new anti-evolution curriculum that could affect how the subject is taught throughout the country.
By Alex Koppelman
March 26, 2009
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Texas used to run Washington. Now Bush is the latest Texas politician to be run out of Washington. The quickest path back to power may lie in accepting demographic reality.
By Mark Schone
January 26, 2009
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Even George W. Bush's home state may not be safe for the GOP anymore -- Republicans are reportedly worried about losing a Senate seat there.
By Alex Koppelman
January 15, 2009
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The citizens of Abilene, Texas, voted overwhelmingly to reelect Bush in '04. We've all done dumb things.
By Garrison Keillor
October 22, 2008
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McCain's veep choice is the reincarnation of George W. Bush, as channeled by Karl Rove.
By Jeff Yang
September 5, 2008
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Screwed-up strangers hook up for a last-minute New Year's date in the profane and delightful "In Search of a Midnight Kiss."
By Andrew O'Hehir
July 31, 2008
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Texans pay more for their electricity than the rest of the U.S. And that's exactly how it should be, say Republicans.
By Andrew Leonard
July 17, 2008
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A century ago, the U.S. Army attempted to police the U.S.-Mexico border, with mixed success. Force isn't always the right answer
By Andrew Leonard
July 16, 2008
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Salon reported on an alleged affair between judge and prosecutor in a Texas murder trial. Now, days before Charles Hood's scheduled execution, his lawyers make the allegation in court papers.
By Alan Berlow
June 14, 2008
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Now that authorities have raided the FLDS sect in Eldorado, Texas, the state has a huge problem on its hands: What to do with all those children.
By Catherine Price
April 15, 2008
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Good ol' girls run panhandle town.
By Lynn Harris
April 9, 2008
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Under a winner-take-all primary system, Hillary Clinton would have a wide lead over Barack Obama -- and enough delegates to clinch the nomination by June.
By Sean Wilentz
April 7, 2008
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More women turning to ulcer drug for off-label self-induction.
By Lynn Harris
March 26, 2008
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No! Bring on the Tex-Mex, tequila and oddball movies -- Bigfoot! Bong jokes! Even a few big stars! -- that make South by Southwest so fun.
By Andrew O'Hehir
March 8, 2008
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The Obama-Clinton drama is good for voters and the Democratic Party. And bad for John McCain.
By Walter Shapiro
March 6, 2008
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With its caucusing chaos and escalating spin wars, the contest in the Lone Star State ensured one result: The Obama-Clinton showdown will continue.
By Mike Madden
March 5, 2008
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The 5th Circuit rules that Texas' restrictions on sex toys are unconstitutional.
By Catherine Price
March 5, 2008
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Bad news for Obama? A majority of Texans say trade is bad.
By Andrew Leonard
March 4, 2008
The right floats off to Neverland. No girls allowed!
A Texan health care mystery
Half of Texas Republicans favor secession
GOP governors take the (stimulus) money and run
The coach in waiting 
Among the hardy Republicans
Sarah Palin's real soul mate
Up all night with a psycho blonde
Ardor in the court, Part 2
Polygamists' progeny
Why Hillary Clinton should be winning
Has success ruined America's friendliest filmfest?
Let 'em duke it out
No Texas-size victory for Obama
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