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Texas Faces A New (Hopeful) Chapter
Texas Faces A New (Hopeful) Chapter
The sunlight was streaming through the windows on the staircase as I stood in line in June 2013. My destination? Waiting to take a spot in…
Bethany Bannister
Nov 8
Celebrating the 4th of July? … but why?
Celebrating the 4th of July? … but why?
Friends of mine used to know me as the Story Sharer on Instagram. There was no doubt what I supported, what I found fault with, what I…
Bethany Bannister
Jul 3
I Need To Compose In Long Form Again
I Need To Compose In Long Form Again
The truth is, I probably should never have stopped. There are people that can craft a clever sentiment in 240 characters or less. I just…
Bethany Bannister
Jun 17
Why “Don’t Texas My Virginia” was a Failed Message From the Start
Why “Don’t Texas My Virginia” was a Failed Message From the Start
A few weeks ago, Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned on behalf of Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, and frankly longshot, Terry…
Bethany Bannister
Nov 3, 2021
Palpable Frustration: Why Beto Needs to Make a Decision ASAP
Palpable Frustration: Why Beto Needs to Make a Decision ASAP
At this point in the 2018 cycle, Beto O’Rourke did not have wide name recognition. He had a social media presence but it’s debateable about…
Bethany Bannister
Jul 15, 2021
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How Trump Lost His Golden Ticket
How Trump Lost His Golden Ticket
“‘Cause I’ve got a golden ticket I’ve got a golden chance to make my way And with a golden ticket, it’s a golden day”
Bethany Bannister
Aug 4, 2020
Why CEOs Should Listen To Ocasio-Cortez on the Living Wage
Why CEOs Should Listen To Ocasio-Cortez on the Living Wage
Ivanka Trump is right. American people want to work for what they get, but they also want a level playing field and the opportunity to get…
Bethany Bannister
Feb 28, 2019
Democrats, We Have a White Male Problem
Democrats, We Have a White Male Problem
The news hit me like I was watching a sucker punch in slow motion. I somehow knew it was inevitable, but I held out hope that a smarter…
Bethany Bannister
Feb 27, 2019
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