/tags/politcs Politcs en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Wed, 25 May 2022 19:28:32 GMT /crime-justice/2022-05-25/how-central-texas-lawmakers-reacted-to-the-school-shooting-in-uvalde Some representatives are calling for tighter gun restrictions and offering condolences to affected families. Wed, 25 May 2022 19:28:32 GMT /crime-justice/2022-05-25/how-central-texas-lawmakers-reacted-to-the-school-shooting-in-uvalde KUT Staff /crime-justice/2022-05-18/days-after-buffalo-mass-shooting-the-house-approves-a-bill-to-fight-domestic-terror The bill creates offices at DOJ, DHS, and the FBI to track domestic terror threats. GOP lawmakers argue it could allow federal officials to ensnare parents, a charge DOJ rejects. Thu, 19 May 2022 12:55:08 GMT /crime-justice/2022-05-18/days-after-buffalo-mass-shooting-the-house-approves-a-bill-to-fight-domestic-terror Deirdre Walsh /politics/2022-05-11/accusations-of-grooming-are-the-latest-political-attack-with-homophobic-origins Old accusations of LGBTQ people "grooming" and "recruiting" children have gained new traction. When have we heard this before? What counternarrative are activists using to win over public opinion? Wed, 11 May 2022 12:50:41 GMT /politics/2022-05-11/accusations-of-grooming-are-the-latest-political-attack-with-homophobic-origins Melissa Block /2022-04-06/red-blue-workshops-try-to-bridge-the-political-divide-do-they-really-work More and more nonprofits are bringing Americans with opposing political views together for civil discussions on divisive issues. Critics question whether these encounters produce lasting results. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:16:39 GMT /2022-04-06/red-blue-workshops-try-to-bridge-the-political-divide-do-they-really-work John Burnett /2021-07-19/heres-one-thing-texas-democrats-and-oregon-republicans-agree-on In Oregon, it's Republican lawmakers walking out to protest bills they don't like. Mon, 19 Jul 2021 19:22:42 GMT /2021-07-19/heres-one-thing-texas-democrats-and-oregon-republicans-agree-on Rhonda Fanning, Michael Marks, Shelly Brisbin /2021-07-16/a-real-mess-lege-democrats-stay-away-and-republicans-hold-firm Rice University's Mark Jones says extreme polarization is keeping both sides motivated to stand their ground. Fri, 16 Jul 2021 18:19:28 GMT /2021-07-16/a-real-mess-lege-democrats-stay-away-and-republicans-hold-firm Rhonda Fanning, Shelly Brisbin /2021-07-14/republican-lawmaker-claims-voting-changes-will-protect-seniors-and-other-vulnerable-voters-from-fraud Rep. Jacey Jetton argues threats of mail-in ballot harvesting and improper voter assistance are reasons House Bill 3 and Senate Bill 1 are needed. Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:12:03 GMT /2021-07-14/republican-lawmaker-claims-voting-changes-will-protect-seniors-and-other-vulnerable-voters-from-fraud Rhonda Fanning, Jill Ament, Shelly Brisbin /2021-07-08/some-texas-republicans-have-closer-qanon-ties-than-you-might-think Gubernatorial candidate Allen West and a handful of Texas officials and candidates use social media hashtags associated with the conspiracy-based movement. Thu, 08 Jul 2021 19:17:19 GMT /2021-07-08/some-texas-republicans-have-closer-qanon-ties-than-you-might-think Michael Marks, Shelly Brisbin /2021-07-08/what-to-expect-this-special-session-the-logistics-and-the-possible-drama The agenda sets up several conservative priorities. Democrats could employ some headline-catching defense tactics. Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:58:28 GMT /2021-07-08/what-to-expect-this-special-session-the-logistics-and-the-possible-drama Laura Rice /2021-07-06/special-session-strategy-will-democrats-break-quorum-again-or-forcefully-amend-gop-voting-bills Democrats also hope national attention on Texas could persuade Congress to pass new federal voting rights laws. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:24:12 GMT /2021-07-06/special-session-strategy-will-democrats-break-quorum-again-or-forcefully-amend-gop-voting-bills Jill Ament, Shelly Brisbin