In Al Jazeera: Disinformation and voter disenfranchisement
Recent efforts to disenfranchise people with felony convictions are “political red meat” — intentionally crafted to appeal to right-wing voters, says Stein.
“Much of what we see here is an effort to appease disinformation.”
Houston is Young and Dynamic. Its Next Leader Won’t Be.
Two Democrats, state Sen. John Whitmire and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, are leading Houston’s mayoral race, with Whitmire emerging as the de facto choice of Republicans. He is “the candidate of the Republican leadership in Austin,” fellow Bob Stein explains.
Yes, a Texas Bill Would Give GOP Power to Call Election Do-Overs in Harris County
Was there a disruption in voting in Harris County last November? As TX SB 1993 passes, Harris County could call for a new midterm election. Fellow Bob Stein points out that 26 locations with voting stoppages could have been due to a shortage of ballots.
Katy ISD's Board Race Turns Political, as Candidates Accept GOP Endorsements
At the core of the ongoing Katy ISD school board race is a secondary issue, fellow Bob Stein says. He predicts a shift in the school system that will prioritize "an infusion of ideology into the curriculum instead of core school subjects.”
What to Watch for as Whitmire Runs for Mayor
Legislating and campaigning at the same time, Sen. John Whitmire looks to run for Houston Mayor. His legislative record, says fellow Bob Stein, reflects issues that are “before the voters now,” such as criminal justice, which may work in his favor