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Long Lines, Closed Polling Places Hurt Black, Latinx and Student Voters
On Super Tuesday, many voters reported waiting in line for more than three hours to cast a ballot.
Texas Closed Hundreds of Polling Sites in Black and Latino Communities
Counties with the largest Black and Latino population growth saw 542 polling place closures.
Pelosi Slammed for Backing Koch-Backed Texas Democrat Over Progressive Contender
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is joining Charles Koch and the NRA in backing an anti-choice candidate for reelection.
Bernie Sanders Takes Lead in Texas Primary Poll, Doubling Support Since October
Sanders surged from 12 percent support in October to 24 percent in the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune survey.
UMich’s Investments Are Financing a Billionaire Who Bankrolls the Far Right
UMich's endowment finances Tim Dunn, who uses his fossil fuel fortune to fund efforts against abortion and LGBTQ rights.
The Hunt for Fugitive Emissions in the Permian’s Oilfields
Methane emissions in these West Texas sites are inadequately regulated -- and a huge driver in the climate crisis.
Despite Lawsuit, Activists Find Evidence Plant in Texas Still Polluting Water
The plant has violated the terms of the largest settlement in a Clean Water Act lawsuit so far.
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Texas Republicans Are Manufacturing a Crisis in Houston’s Public School System
Houston public schools are not failing. Rather, a planned state takeover is influenced by racism and political power.
The Battle With Trump Over Refugee Resettlement Is Not Over Yet
The White House is expected to appeal the ruling against Trump's anti-refugee resettlement executive order.
Progressives Slam Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott’s Decision to Refuse New Refugees
Abbott's decision to reject resettlement of new refugees was enabled by an executive order signed by Trump in September.