Speaking Frankly: Voices From the Borderlands — The Mexican Citizens Speak
Introduction: What We Seek to Achieve1
As the situation in the borderlands becomes more dire, there have been—and will…
Joan Neuhaus Schaan February 11, 2011
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Science and Technology Policy Program News -- Winter 2011
Read more about the study "Stem Cells and Biomedical Research in Texas" and download the report on the Baker Institute website.
January 27, 2011
Stem Cells and Biomedical Research in Texas
An overview of stem cell research and the policies, particularly in the state of Texas, that regulate these studies.
Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Maude Rowland Cuchiara January 18, 2011
Texas House Speaker Candidates at Different Ends of Liberal-Conservative Spectrum
On Jan. 11 the Texas House of Representatives will elect a new Texas House speaker. Political science fellow Mark Jones compares prospective candidates along an ideological liberal-conservative spectrum.
Mark P. Jones January 6, 2011
The Decline of the Democratic Anglo Legislator and the Waning of Anglo Support for Democrats in Texas
This blog post examines how the Republican wave that swept Texas in November has altered the composition of the Democratic electoral base.
Mark P. Jones December 8, 2010
Grus americana and a Texas River: A Case for Environmental Justice
To access the full paper, download the PDF on the left-hand sidebar.
Introduction
Fall in Texas, especially along the…
Ronald L. Sass November 9, 2010
C60 — A Model for the Future
A Civic Scientist Précis on Robert F. Curl Jr., Ph.D., Sir Harold Kroto, Ph.D., and the late Richard Smalley, Ph.D.
Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Neal F. Lane October 12, 2010
The Democrats’ Stealth Influence in the Texas House
In 2003 and 2009, the Texas House of Representatives had a Republican majority and a Republican speaker. In this blog post, political science fellow Mark P. Jones presents critical distinctions between the 2003 and 2009 House leadership.
Mark P. Jones August 24, 2010
The Rise of Partisan Polarization in the Texas House of Representatives
In this blog post, political science fellow Mark P. Jones documents the widening ideological gap between members of the Democratic and Republican delegations in the Texas House of Representatives over the past four decades.
Mark P. Jones July 15, 2010
Frequently Asked Questions: Stem Cells
Kirstin Matthews, fellow in science and technology, answers questions regarding the biology, practical uses and ethical dilemmas surrounding stem cells.
Kirstin R.W. Matthews May 12, 2010