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Abbott Signs Voter Suppression Law, Making It Even Harder to Vote in Texas
The law restricts all methods of voting responsible for the record turnout last year, especially among nonwhite voters.
Portland Pushes Trade and Travel Ban Against Texas Over Its New Abortion Law
The ban on purchases from Texas, as well as travel to the state by city employees, would last until the law was undone.
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.
Abortion Bounty Hunters in Texas Aren’t “Whistleblowers” — They’re Vigilantes
Calling those who exploit SB 8 "whistleblowers" is a way to turn the true meaning of whistleblowing on its head.
Texas Abortion Ban Is a Violation of International Law
UN experts tasked with monitoring human rights abuses across the globe are condemning Texas’s near-total abortion ban.
More States Are Considering Implementing Abortion Bans Similar to Texas’s
Republicans in Arkansas and Florida are already considering their own bans after the Supreme Court decision this week.
Pelosi: Congress to Act on Supreme Court’s Abortion Ruling With Legislation
Any action proposed by Democrats would likely be obstructed by a Senate filibuster by Republicans.
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.
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.
6-Week Abortion Ban in TX Goes Into Effect as Supreme Court Refuses to Intervene
Many abortion providers in Texas say the new law effectively ends “Roe v. Wade” in the state.