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I’m a Survivor Imprisoned in Texas. I’m Only Allowed to Watch Fox News.
We are force-fed “news” made by a network that uplifts white Christian nationalism and shields the predator-in-chief.
Supreme Court Upholds Gerrymandered Texas Congressional Map
The map aims to give Republicans up to five more seats in Congress, drawing major controversy ahead of the midterms.
Texas Tech Establishes Draconian New Censorship Policies on LGBTQ Topics
In addition to restricting classroom instruction, the new memo extends content censorship to student research as well.
Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year
The El Gamal family, including two 5-year-old children, reportedly faced severe medical neglect in the Dilley facility.
Texas Counties Face DHS Subpoenas Seeking Voter Data Records
Broad requests for voter files raise alarms among officials over legality, privacy, and election control.
Texas’s Tax Breaks for Data Centers May Be Largest for Any State in US
The state is providing more than $1 billion in tax breaks each year despite growing pushback from local communities.
Red States Are Quietly Making Lists for Tracking Trans People
As states continue to leverage their legal ability to track trans bodies, advocates warn this is just the beginning.
A Texas City Faces Water Crisis as Big Oil and Gas Use Most of It
Corpus Christi faces a looming emergency as officials delay limits on large-scale water consumption.
Trump Admin Pursues an Unprecedented Legal Strategy to Target Border Crossers
Judges have repeatedly dismissed “military trespassing” charges against immigrants.
Jury Convicts 8 in Texas Case Tied to Trump’s War Against “Antifa”
Experts warn the verdict could set a precedent for prosecuting protest activity as terrorism.