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Beto O’Rourke Pulls Within 2 Points Against Abbott Among Texas’s Likely Voters
“This is the closest the race has been since O'Rourke announced his candidacy,” one political observer noted.
Far Right Supreme Court Justices Reject Appeal of Man Condemned by Racist Jurors
Three of the jurors in Andre Thomas's murder trial expressed opposition to the idea of interracial marriages.
Texas Banned More Books Than Any Other State Last Year, Analysis Finds
The books that were banned frequently included themes or characters focused on marginalized communities.
Judge Halts Texas “Child Abuse” Investigations Into Trans Youths and Families
The judge’s order was limited in scope due to a previous ruling by the state Supreme Court earlier this year.
Texas Court Decision Threatens ACA Coverage of Preventive Medical Services
Millions of insured Americans could lose no-cost coverage for preventative services such as cancer screenings.
Mass Drowning of Migrants in Rio Grande Spurs Calls for Immigration Reform
At least 9 migrants drowned while attempting to cross the swollen Rio Grande from Mexico into Texas earlier this week.
Yesterday in TX, Providing an Abortion Became Punishable by Up to Life in Prison
Millions have now lost their right to abortion as state trigger laws take effect.
Texas District Votes to Forbid Acknowledging Trans People Exist in Schools
The policy will require school district staff to only use pronouns associated with a student's sex assigned at birth.
Austin Schools Will Now Offer Free Pads and Tampons: Period Equity Is Expanding
Students are fighting for equal access to menstrual supplies -- and winning.
Outraged Uvalde Residents Rise Up Against Local Fundraiser for NRA
The event, which included an AR-15 giveaway, was going to be held just 40 miles from the Robb Elementary School.