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Ted Cruz Might Lose, and Other Giddy Tidbits From Election 2018
There's something happening here, and it ain't all Trump.
Trump to Withdraw From “Flores” Protections to Detain Families Indefinitely
Legal limits meant to protect migrant children are being attacked on two fronts.
Texas Lawsuit Could Mean Life or Death for the Affordable Care Act
“Texas v. United States” could be pivotal for the future of the Affordable Care Act.
Southern Cities Are Passing Paid Sick Leave, but Republicans Aren’t Allowing It
Texas advocates for paid sick leave haven’t given up hope.
Wage Theft Escalates After Hurricane Harvey
Texas failed to implement the most basic defenses against wage theft after Hurricane Harvey.
A Mass Grave of Prison Laborers in Texas Should Be Respected, Not Paved Over
Black history needs to be protected.
Fracking Wastewater Spikes 1,440 Percent in Half Decade
Fracking is using more water and generating more toxic wastewater than it is producing oil or gas.
With Supreme Court’s Capitulation to Hate, Trump’s Stranglehold on Government Tightens
The court’s decision on Trump’s “travel ban” was not alone in its shame this week.
Abusive Employers Are Threatening to Call Immigration Authorities on Domestic Workers
Some hope Texas will be next in the fight for domestic workers' rights.
Residents on Both Sides of the Border Try to Help Asylum Seekers Illegally Turned Away by US Government
Renée Feltz reports from the border.