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Lessons From the Fight for Reproductive Justice in Texas
Intersectional organizing is crucial in states where abortion rights have been chipped away for years.
What Reproductive Rights Advocates Can Learn From Texas (Yes, Texas)
How folks in conservative states are responding to infringements on their civil rights.
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In Trump Era, a Pattern of Deportation as Retaliation Is Emerging
When Trump launched his presidential campaign, he claimed that undocumented immigrants were fueling a “crime wave.”
“The Last Clinics”: Abortion Access Battle Continues in Texas
Only 19 abortion clinics remain in Texas, with its population of more the 14 million adult women.
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Study Shows How Strict Voter ID Laws Suppress Voting by People of Color
The courts have found that voter ID laws intentionally discriminate against voters of color.
Republicans Move to Expand Drug Testing for Unemployment Benefits
Congress is helping Gov. Scott Walker and others expand policies that punish poor people for drug use.
Immigrant Communities Battle New Anti-Sanctuary-City Bills in Red States
Republican legislatures are moving to withhold funds from cities that refuse to cooperate with immigration authorities.
DHS Secretary Defends Executive Orders Before Congress
Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly appeared before House to face questions about a number of Trump's executive orders.
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“Biggest Oil Find” of 2016 Puts Crown Jewel Texas Oasis in Crosshairs for Fracking
The prospect of fracking where water is so scarce raises questions about what Americans are willing to sacrifice in the pursuit of fossil fuels.
Southern Cities Face Growing Efforts by State and Federal Officials to Block Local Progress
The South's progressive cities have a target on their back.