Governance

Research Over Coffee: Lack of Black Lawmakers Can’t be Explained By Unwilling Candidates

Blacks are just as likely to seek high office, but they face smaller odds of success.

Transit, Development Issues Face Houston Mayoral Candidates

We present context around the candidates’ comments on their vision for the city.

In Texas ‘colonias,’ third-world conditions are the norm

Some residents near the border scrape by without access to electricity or clean water

When, exactly, do protests become riots?

Media coverage focused on “thugs” can distract from broader concerns

It’s Scary Just How Little We Know About Local Elections

There’s no centralized hub for elections info, so key questions about democracy remain unanswered. With new funding from the Knight Foundation, we’re changing that.