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A close-up of the Texas Capitol building and the U.S. and Texas flags.
Texas Politics | Commentary
The Texas Counties: From Most Liberal to Most Conservative
Using data from University of Texas/Texas Tribune polls of registered Texas voters, political science fellow Mark Jones ranked 20 counties in the Lone Star State from most liberal to most conservative. Travis County, home to Austin, is by far the state's most liberal county; Brazoria County is the most ideologically conservative.
Mark P. Jones August 26, 2014
The US Supreme Court and cloudy sky
U.S. Health System Transformation | Center for Health and Biosciences | Commentary
Five Questions: Burwell v. Hobby Lobby and Obamacare
The Supreme Court handed down a 5-4 ruling on the Burwell v. Hobby Lobby case Monday, allowing some for-profit companies to opt out of paying for certain contraceptives for their employees. Elena Marks, president and CEO of the Episcopal Health Foundation and Baker Institute nonresident fellow in health policy, offered her insights on the ruling and how it will impact implementation of the Affordable Care Act, women’s access to reproductive care and future court cases.
Elena M. Marks July 1, 2014
People voting election poll
Texas Politics | Commentary
Texans Are Young and Diverse. GOP Primary Voters Are Not.
Texas state Rep. Jason Villalba (R-Dallas) laments that “5.5% of voters have been given 100% authority to determine what our Republican Party looks like and stands for.” The 5.5 percent he refers to is the percentage of registered voters who cast a ballot in the May 27 Republican primary. Who participates in the Republican primary and comprises the 5.5 percent with whom Villalba is at odds on many issues?
Mark P. Jones June 12, 2014
Health insurance
U.S. Health System Transformation | Center for Health and Biosciences | Commentary
Parallels Between the Affordable Care Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1964
It is inconceivable to imagine our nation today without the gains of the Civil Rights Act. It is impossible to understand why the issue was so divisive then, since it is such an obvious right and moral proposition. Similarly, let us hope we will look back at the Affordable Care Act 20 years from now and wonder why it was such a contentious topic in 2014.
Hagop M. Kantarjian June 9, 2014
Marijuana Law
Texas Politics | Commentary
Marijuana Won’t Be Legal in Texas Anytime Soon
Following the legalization of retail marijuana sales in Colorado and Washington, and medical marijuana in 22 states with more to follow, marijuana legalization appears inevitable — even in “law and order” states like Texas. Political science fellow Mark P. Jones discusses why Texas is unlikely to legalize the sale and consumption of marijuana in the near future.
Mark P. Jones June 4, 2014