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It’s Texas Primaries Time: Why and How To Vote-In 59 Seconds
Posted on · Texas primaries are already underway: Friday March 2nd is the last day for early voting and Election Day will take place on March 6th.
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In 59 Seconds-Will the students movement make a difference? How?
Posted on · Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer explore whether the future voters demanding significant changes in gun laws are in a position to achieve what they are seeking
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What’s With the Memomania? In 59 Seconds
Posted on · Are you confused with the memo saga yet?
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In 59 Seconds: Two Quick Takeaways From The State of The Union Speech
Posted on · It boils down to this:
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In 59 Seconds: Why is it so difficult to get an immigration deal?
Posted on · DACA, the wall, dreamers, citizenship vs. legalization... All pieces of a hard-to-assemble puzzle. But that's what we are here for.
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In 59 Seconds: But What Exactly Is A (Partial) Government Shutdown?
Posted on · First things first: Don't panic. This too shall pass.
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In 59 Seconds: Why Is It So Difficult To Get A Deal Done In Immigration?
Posted on · Trump attacked the proposed deal for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), after the White House denied that an agreement had been reached to extend the program
Podcast
Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 35: Sexual Allegations And The Texas Legislature
Posted on · “Nelson Rockefeller was thought to be unable to get the Republican nomination because he had been divorced, if there had been Twitter back then, who knows what would’ve happened” – Brandon Rottinghaus, co-host of Party Politics, on how the times have changed in the world of politics and what constitutes as unacceptable behavior to voters today
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Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 35: The Trouble With Taxes
Posted on · “To deal with the budget resolutions, to deal with the debt ceiling, to deal with DACA…it seems almost impossible that they’re going to be able to get this through both houses and signed in about a week and a half ” – Jay Aiyer, co-host of Party Politics, on the nearly impossible list of tasks Congress has to tackle before the Christmas break
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How U.S. presidents celebrate Thanksgiving- In 59 Seconds
Posted on · It all started with George Washington
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Are all bumper stickers equal under the law? In 59 Seconds
Posted on · The answer is no. But the limitations to freedom of expression are few.
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Special In 59 Seconds: What The Election Results Mean For You
Posted on · Houstonians approved a $1 billion bond and a couple of propositions on the Tuesday November 7th Election, as well as seven amendments to the Texas Constitution; How does this affect you?
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What Are You Voting On Tuesday November 7th? In 59 Seconds
Posted on · The constitutional amendments, the ballot propositions and more...
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In 59 Seconds: Why The Speaker Of The House Is Important
Posted on · Texas House Speaker Joe Straus announced Wednesday he won't seek re-election
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How The White House Communicates With Families Of Fallen Soldiers-In 59 Seconds
Posted on · The controversy created after Donald Trump's condolence call to a soldier’s widow this week raises the question of how presidents handle such a sensitive situation