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Greg Abbott’s Approval Rating Hits All-Time Low as COVID Rages Across Texas
Fifty percent of Texans disapprove of Gov. Greg Abbott’s job performance -- a six-point increase since June.
Beyond Abortion, Texas GOP Quietly Rolled Back Other Rights on September 1
The abortion ban went into effect along with a number of extremist far right bills put in place by Republicans.
Collins’s Support for Kavanaugh Laid Path to Texas Abortion Law, Critics Say
Sen. Susan Collins assured the public Kavanaugh honored precedent. It took less than three years to prove her wrong.
Texas GOP Passes Sweeping Voter Suppression Law: “This Is How Democracy Dies”
Gov. Greg Abbott has said he will sign the bill outlawing drive-through and 24-hour voting into law.
McCarthy Threatens Retaliation Against Telecoms That Comply With Jan 6 Committee
The House minority leader has been guarded about a phone call with Donald Trump on the day of the Capitol attack.
House GOP Quietly Submit for Additional $25 Billion in Military Spending
“Now is the time to shift our investments away from endless wars,” says Rep. Barbara Lee.
Hurricane’s Collision With COVID Illustrates Threat of GOP Hostility to Science
The ongoing rejection of the dangers of climate change and hostility to public health measures are converging crises.
Texas House Speaker Warns Democrats Not to Say “Racism” in Election Bill Debate
Democrats pointed out that it was, in fact, racist to ban the discussion of racism in the voter suppression bill.
John Lewis Voting Rights Bill Passes House With Zero Republican Votes
If made into law, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act could help stem the tide of GOP voter suppression laws.
Republicans Rush to Squash Local Control in Fight Against COVID
The “mask wars” are back -- and GOP governors are using their power to stop people from protecting themselves.