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Texas GOP Sets Sights on Banning Companies From Helping Workers Get Abortions
The threat is the latest in Republicans’ quest to manipulate laws to wrest bodily autonomy from their constituents.
Abbott May Seek to Undo Decision That Grants Public Education to Immigrants
The Texas governor's comments on “Plyler v. Doe” could have a chilling effect on undocumented families.
Families of Trans Kids in Texas Struggle With Options Amid Crackdown on Care
Transgender young people and their families in Texas are scrambling to find providers and maintain access to medication.
Texas Governor Intensifies Cruel Rampage Against Undocumented Immigrants
Gov. Greg Abbott is deploying new draconian policies against migrants. They are PR stunts and they are causing harm.
Texas Abortion Funds Work to Reduce Looming Harms of Post-“Roe” Criminalization
Texas organizers already know what it's like to live in a post-"Roe" reality where people are prosecuted for abortion.
After “Roe,” Abbott May “Resurrect” Fight Against K-12 Education for Immigrants
In “Plyer v. Doe,” the Supreme Court ruled that states couldn't deny an education based on a child's immigration status.
Texas Voter Suppression Is Keeping Climate Action by the State Off the Table
A majority of Texans want politicians to address the climate crisis.
Texas Woman Charged With Murder for Self-Induced Abortion
The arrest comes months after Texas enacted an abortion restriction widely condemned by reproductive rights advocates.
Texans Have Been Traveling to Oklahoma for Abortions, But a New Ban Looms There
Local providers are already at their limit. The ban would have massive ramifications for people across the region.
New Texas Law Has Already Resulted in More Black Voters’ Ballots Being Tossed
The rate of rejected mail ballots soared in Texas's March primary elections.