● Cover Story / Billionaire Class / Every Bit Texas Filed October 28, 2026

James Talarico SLAMS Ken Paxton and billionaires

We are getting screwed. Whether you're a little more conservative or a little more progressive, we're all getting screwed. None of us can afford groceries. None of us can afford gas. None of us can afford health care.

BY JOHN MCGILLIE / October 28, 2026 / 1-MIN READ

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John McGillie

John McGillie is a pen name, used for safety after threats of violence. I grew up in Wishek, North Dakota, and moved to Texas 20 years ago. I write about the history, food and back roads I keep finding along the way.