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Amid Trump’s War on Antifa, Activists Face Arrest for Zines and Group Chats
The Trump administration now has zine distributors and jail support efforts in its sights.
Texas Hands Over Its Entire Voter Registration List to the Trump Administration
The Democratic National Committee said the move to hand over the voter roll could violate federal election law.
Venezuelan Oil Brought to US Would Be Refined in Black Gulf Coast Communities
Residents say US control of Venezuela’s heavy crude will worsen environmental racism along the Gulf.
Largely Unregulated Petrochemical Barge Industry Is Taking Over a Texas River
Residents who live on the San Jacinto River fear chemical releases and explosions from the vessels.
Anti-ICE Resistance Sprang Up Across Red States in 2025
In Texas, North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, and beyond, grassroots resistance to ICE is growing.
2025 Was a Year of Chaos for Reproductive Rights Under the Trump Administration
Project 2025 initiated a war on reproductive rights that could escalate into even higher gear in 2026.
Texas Now Has a Drone Fleet Nearly as Large as the US Border Patrol’s
Besides border surveillance, the state has also deployed drones to surveil First Amendment-protected activities.
Official Says 11 States Open to Stopping Residents From Voting at DOJ’s Request
The DOJ’s effort “should frighten everybody across the political spectrum,” said an election expert.
Survivors Slam Kristi Noem Over FEMA’s Response to Deadly Disasters
FEMA workers say the agency is being gutted under Trump, putting disaster victims at risk.
Texas Universities Use AI to Rewrite How Courses Mention Race and Gender
Experts say the use of AI could continue to shift control over education away from faculty and toward administrators.