Jack CraverinJack CraverLots of progressive Democrats, but very few are talking about laborIn 2016, Democrats were so incapable or unwilling to field candidates that Rep. Pete Sessions, a Dallas-area Republican whose district…Feb 12, 20182Feb 12, 20182
Jack CraverinJack CraverTexas is turning blue fast: What will the GOP be without it?One of the silver linings of the 2016 election was the evidence that the GOP is quickly losing grip of TexasFeb 6, 20186Feb 6, 20186
Jack CraverinJack CraverFort Worth Mayor Betsy Price: A pro-bike RepublicanSupporting bikes is only one of the things that make Betsy Price an unusual Republican.Feb 1, 2018Feb 1, 2018
Jack CraverinJack CraverWhy did conservatives become anti-transit and anti-bike?Transportation policy has become as tribal as the rest of our politics.Jan 22, 20181Jan 22, 20181
Jack CraverinJack CraverNorway was once a shitholeLet’s not pretend to be surprised that Trump says we need more immigrants from countries “like Norway.” The statement is not only…Jan 12, 20183Jan 12, 20183
Jack CraverinJack CraverIn Texas, zoning is rarely about helping the poorAs is the case in many other big cities, affordability has become a staple of the debate over zoning and development in Austin. The impact…Jan 8, 2018Jan 8, 2018
Jack CraverinJack CraverWhy are Democrats still not talking about legalizing weed?On New Year’s Day, it finally became legal in California to sell and buy “recreational” cannibis.Jan 3, 20182Jan 3, 20182
Jack CraverinJack CraverAn Uber tax is a great idea in New York. In Austin, it’s not quite as greatThe Big Apple’s amazing subway system is becoming less amazing due to years of deferred maintenance. Above ground, traffic is worse than…Dec 29, 2017Dec 29, 2017
Jack CraverinJack Craver“Neighborhood character” and race in AustinIs it fair to criticize the anti-growth crowd in Austin as racist?Dec 23, 20171Dec 23, 20171
Jack CraverinAustin StartupsDoes driving have to suck before public transit succeeds?Austin transportation officials recently announced big changes for Guadalupe St., one of the city’s major North-South corridors. Of…Dec 9, 2017Dec 9, 2017