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Jack Craver
Thoughts on politics in a growing Sunbelt metropolis.
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Lots of progressive Democrats, but very few are talking about labor
Lots of progressive Democrats, but very few are talking about labor
In 2016, Democrats were so incapable or unwilling to field candidates that Rep. Pete Sessions, a Dallas-area Republican whose district…
Jack Craver
Feb 12, 2018
Texas is turning blue fast: What will the GOP be without it?
Texas 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 Texas
Jack Craver
Feb 6, 2018
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price: A pro-bike Republican
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price: A pro-bike Republican
Supporting bikes is only one of the things that make Betsy Price an unusual Republican.
Jack Craver
Jan 31, 2018
Why did conservatives become anti-transit and anti-bike?
Why did conservatives become anti-transit and anti-bike?
Transportation policy has become as tribal as the rest of our politics.
Jack Craver
Jan 22, 2018
Norway was once a shithole
Norway was once a shithole
Let’s not pretend to be surprised that Trump says we need more immigrants from countries “like Norway.” The statement is not only…
Jack Craver
Jan 12, 2018
In Texas, zoning is rarely about helping the poor
In Texas, zoning is rarely about helping the poor
As is the case in many other big cities, affordability has become a staple of the debate over zoning and development in Austin. The impact…
Jack Craver
Jan 8, 2018
Why are Democrats still not talking about legalizing weed?
Why 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.
Jack Craver
Jan 3, 2018
An Uber tax is a great idea in New York. In Austin, it’s not quite as great
An Uber tax is a great idea in New York. In Austin, it’s not quite as great
The Big Apple’s amazing subway system is becoming less amazing due to years of deferred maintenance. Above ground, traffic is worse than…
Jack Craver
Dec 28, 2017
“Neighborhood character” and race in Austin
“Neighborhood character” and race in Austin
Is it fair to criticize the anti-growth crowd in Austin as racist?
Jack Craver
Dec 23, 2017
Laura Morrison is def running for Austin mayor. Can she beat Adler?
Laura Morrison is def running for Austin mayor. Can she beat Adler?
It’s an open secret at City Hall that former City Council Member Laura Morrison is looking to take down Mayor Steve Adler next fall. She…
Jack Craver
Dec 7, 2017
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