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Texas Gov Greg Abbott blasts Biden-Harris admin for allowing migrants to be flown into the US—Elon Musk calls it 'treason' Texas Governor Greg Abbott appeared on Fox News' Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, where he discussed the ongoing migrant crisis and its impact on US communities. Abbott took aim at the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of illegal border crossings, dismissing its claims that the reduction in border crossings was due to federal policies. Instead, he credited Texas’ state-led initiatives, claiming they have been instrumental in reducing illegal immigration by approximately 85 percent since last year. He further argued that the Biden-Harris' administration’s solution to the border crisis is to allow migrants to be flown into the US and enter cities. (Post Millennial 9/22/24) READ MORE>>>>> Democratic Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos joins crowded Texas House speaker race A Texas House Democrat is joining the crowded field to challenge Republican Rep. Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, for the speakership. Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos, D-Richardson, told The Texas Tribune she felt energized to run for the leadership post after attending the National Democratic Convention and speaking to grassroots activists around the state. “Michelle Obama stated a call of action and said, ‘Don't sit around and complain, do something,’” Rodríguez Ramos said. “So I decided to run for speaker of the House.” (Click 2 Houston 9/15/24) READMORE>>>>> Beto O’Rourke makes surprise A&M visit Politician Beto O’Rourke paid an impromptu visit to Texas A&M’s campus Wednesday. Visiting as a part of the political action committee Powered by People, he and his staff were in Rudder Plaza encouraging students to register to vote. Fred Medina, who is running for Texas House District 14, accompanied the PAC in the plaza.“I want to make sure that anyone who wants to be registered to vote, gets registered to vote,” O’Rourke said. “The issues that are going to be decided, whether it’s reproductive healthcare, access to a doctor, cost of tuition at A&M, that’s going to affect this generation that goes to school here, more than it’s going to affect any other generation.”"" (Bryant Bingamon/Austin Chronicle 1/18/24) READ MORE>>>>> |
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Texas lawmaker-seminarian opposes Christian nationalism
At a time when some evangelicals see voting for a Democrat as incompatible with being a Christian, Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, asserts his Christian faith leads him to support the Democratic Party and its presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris. Talarico, who serves in the Texas House of Representatives, is convinced Harris’ policy positions on issues ranging from expanded health care to immigration reflect a compassionate approach to “how we treat our neighbors.” That belief—along with deep concern about the rise of Christian nationalism—prompted Talarico to endorse Evangelicals for Harris and to oppose former President Donald Trump. (MSN 8/26/24) READ MORE>>>>>
At a time when some evangelicals see voting for a Democrat as incompatible with being a Christian, Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, asserts his Christian faith leads him to support the Democratic Party and its presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris. Talarico, who serves in the Texas House of Representatives, is convinced Harris’ policy positions on issues ranging from expanded health care to immigration reflect a compassionate approach to “how we treat our neighbors.” That belief—along with deep concern about the rise of Christian nationalism—prompted Talarico to endorse Evangelicals for Harris and to oppose former President Donald Trump. (MSN 8/26/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Gov. Abbott orders TEA to ignore Biden's Title IX revisions protecting LGBTQ+ students
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) are pushing back on President Joe Biden's recent revision of Title IX, which includes safeguards for LGBTQ+ students. Title IX is a civil rights law enacted in 1972 that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools or education programs that receive federal funding. Among the Title IX changes announced last week are new rules to clarify that Title IX also forbids discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. LGBTQ+ students who face discrimination will be entitled to a response from their school under Title IX, and those failed by their schools can seek recourse from the federal government. (4NBCDFW 4/29/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) are pushing back on President Joe Biden's recent revision of Title IX, which includes safeguards for LGBTQ+ students. Title IX is a civil rights law enacted in 1972 that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools or education programs that receive federal funding. Among the Title IX changes announced last week are new rules to clarify that Title IX also forbids discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. LGBTQ+ students who face discrimination will be entitled to a response from their school under Title IX, and those failed by their schools can seek recourse from the federal government. (4NBCDFW 4/29/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Schumer slams Texas federal court for allowing ‘judge shopping’
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Monday slammed the chief judge of a Texas district court, accusing the judge of choosing to “ignore” recent guidance by the Judicial Conference to address a strategy called “judge shopping.” “The Northern District of Texas has decided to keep allowing the odious practice of judge shopping,” Schumer said Monday, aiming his complaints at Chief Judge David Godbey of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Schumer claimed such practices have been “abused by right-wing activists,” despite both right-leaning and left-leaning litigants engaging in the strategy, which can result in having a case placed before a preferred judge.
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Monday slammed the chief judge of a Texas district court, accusing the judge of choosing to “ignore” recent guidance by the Judicial Conference to address a strategy called “judge shopping.” “The Northern District of Texas has decided to keep allowing the odious practice of judge shopping,” Schumer said Monday, aiming his complaints at Chief Judge David Godbey of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Schumer claimed such practices have been “abused by right-wing activists,” despite both right-leaning and left-leaning litigants engaging in the strategy, which can result in having a case placed before a preferred judge.
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Hays Backs Hopper in Denton-Area State House Runoff
Former Amarillo City Councilwoman Elaine Hays announced on Friday that she would be backing Andy Hopper in the Denton-area State House District 64 runoff. Hays, who finished third place in the GOP primary earlier this month, did not make it to a runoff, setting the stage for a rematch between challenger Andy Hopper and Lynn Stucky. Hopper, who nearly ousted Stucky in 2022, earned first place in the March 5th primary earlier this year.
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Former Amarillo City Councilwoman Elaine Hays announced on Friday that she would be backing Andy Hopper in the Denton-area State House District 64 runoff. Hays, who finished third place in the GOP primary earlier this month, did not make it to a runoff, setting the stage for a rematch between challenger Andy Hopper and Lynn Stucky. Hopper, who nearly ousted Stucky in 2022, earned first place in the March 5th primary earlier this year.
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Ronny Jackson to Headline Potter County GOP Convention
U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson will be the keynote speaker for the Potter County Republican Party convention this weekend. According to County Chairman Dan Rogers, Jackson will speak with attendees at this weekend’s county convention. A recorded address from Senator Ted Cruz, who is seeking re-election in 2024, is also expected to be played for those in attendance. The county convention is the first step on the road to the party’s state and national conventions, where important decisions will be made for the party’s future. During the county convention, those who voted in the Republican primary will be eligible to be elected as delegates to the state party convention. Participants who are affiliated as Republicans will also have the opportunity to vote on resolutions that may be forwarded to the state party for consideration as the Texas GOP crafts its platform. (Amarillo Pioneer 3/20/24) READ MORE>>>>>
U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson will be the keynote speaker for the Potter County Republican Party convention this weekend. According to County Chairman Dan Rogers, Jackson will speak with attendees at this weekend’s county convention. A recorded address from Senator Ted Cruz, who is seeking re-election in 2024, is also expected to be played for those in attendance. The county convention is the first step on the road to the party’s state and national conventions, where important decisions will be made for the party’s future. During the county convention, those who voted in the Republican primary will be eligible to be elected as delegates to the state party convention. Participants who are affiliated as Republicans will also have the opportunity to vote on resolutions that may be forwarded to the state party for consideration as the Texas GOP crafts its platform. (Amarillo Pioneer 3/20/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Last week, Paxton tried to end the long-running dispute, when he said he would no longer contest the facts of the case and would accept any judgment. Paxton denied any wrongdoing, framing the move as an effort to end a costly and distracting lawsuit, not an admission of guilt. |
Ken Paxton could be deposed after Texas judge’s ruling in whistleblower lawsuit
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s efforts to end a whistleblower lawsuit against him has been dealt another blow after a Travis County judge denied his attempt to end the case without being deposed. The ruling, which Paxton’s office publicized in an angry statement late Wednesday, means Paxton remains ordered to sit for a deposition on Feb. 1 in the wrongful termination suit filed in 2020 under the Texas Whistleblower Act. The lawsuit from four of Paxton’s former top aides allege that they were fired as punishment for reporting Paxton to the FBI on suspicion of bribery. The aides said they believed Paxton was misusing his office to help campaign donor and friend Nate Paul. (Pooja Salhotra/Texas Tribune 1/26/24 ) READ MORE>>>>> |
Colin Allred looks to protect advantages in crowded race to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred is looking to protect his frontrunner status as he enters the final weeks of the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, facing increasingly sharp criticism from one opponent and the uncertainty that comes with a crowded field. The Dallas congressman has been dominant in fundraising, but while polling continues to show he has the lead, a plurality of voters remain undecided. State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, meanwhile has been crisscrossing the state and working to turn Allred’s bipartisan instincts into a vulnerability.
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U.S. Rep. Colin Allred is looking to protect his frontrunner status as he enters the final weeks of the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, facing increasingly sharp criticism from one opponent and the uncertainty that comes with a crowded field. The Dallas congressman has been dominant in fundraising, but while polling continues to show he has the lead, a plurality of voters remain undecided. State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, meanwhile has been crisscrossing the state and working to turn Allred’s bipartisan instincts into a vulnerability.
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Colin Allred looks to protect advantages in crowded race to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred is looking to protect his frontrunner status as he enters the final weeks of the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, facing increasingly sharp criticism from one opponent and the uncertainty that comes with a crowded field. The Dallas congressman has been dominant in fundraising, but while polling continues to show he has the lead, a plurality of voters remain undecided. State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, meanwhile has been crisscrossing the state and working to turn Allred’s bipartisan instincts into a vulnerability.
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U.S. Rep. Colin Allred is looking to protect his frontrunner status as he enters the final weeks of the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, facing increasingly sharp criticism from one opponent and the uncertainty that comes with a crowded field. The Dallas congressman has been dominant in fundraising, but while polling continues to show he has the lead, a plurality of voters remain undecided. State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, meanwhile has been crisscrossing the state and working to turn Allred’s bipartisan instincts into a vulnerability.
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Kristi Noem Offers to Drive Greg Abbott More Razor Wire
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem offered to deliver razor wire via car to her Texas counterpart and fellow Republican, Greg Abbott, to use along the U.S. southern border amid Abbott's ongoing fight with the federal government on border control. Speaking with Fox News' Martha MacCallum on Thursday, Noem defended Abbott's use of razor wire and other barriers to fortify Texas' southern border along the Rio Grande. The Biden administration has argued that the barriers prevent federal Border Patrol agents from reaching migrants as they cross the river, and the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the federal government is allowed to remove the razor wire. (Kaitlyn Lewis/Newsweek 1/25/24) READ MORE>>>>>
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem offered to deliver razor wire via car to her Texas counterpart and fellow Republican, Greg Abbott, to use along the U.S. southern border amid Abbott's ongoing fight with the federal government on border control. Speaking with Fox News' Martha MacCallum on Thursday, Noem defended Abbott's use of razor wire and other barriers to fortify Texas' southern border along the Rio Grande. The Biden administration has argued that the barriers prevent federal Border Patrol agents from reaching migrants as they cross the river, and the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the federal government is allowed to remove the razor wire. (Kaitlyn Lewis/Newsweek 1/25/24) READ MORE>>>>>
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Texas legislator’s public takedown of rightwinger goes viral after Leslie Jones tweets about it
“I don’t know who this man is, but protect him at all costs!!” comedian and actor Leslie Jones tweeted along with a video that has gone viral. Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D), a staunch LGBTQ+ ally, is the courageous and clever politician shown dismantling a bill sponsored by a rightwing Republican that would require classrooms to display a poster of the Ten Commandments. (Bil Browning/MSN 1/24/24) READ MORE>>>>> |
While Abbott Talks of “Murder,” Migrants Die
Republican rhetoric on immigration has grown increasingly violent during Greg Abbott's seven years in office. On a right-wing radio show last Thursday, Abbott made a typically inflammatory comment, seeming to express a desire to "murder" immigrants from Mexico. "The only thing that we are not doing is we're not shooting people who come across the border – because, of course, the Biden administration would charge us with murder," Abbott told NRA spokesperson Dana Loesch. (Bryant Bingamon/Austin Chronicle 1/18/24)
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Republican rhetoric on immigration has grown increasingly violent during Greg Abbott's seven years in office. On a right-wing radio show last Thursday, Abbott made a typically inflammatory comment, seeming to express a desire to "murder" immigrants from Mexico. "The only thing that we are not doing is we're not shooting people who come across the border – because, of course, the Biden administration would charge us with murder," Abbott told NRA spokesperson Dana Loesch. (Bryant Bingamon/Austin Chronicle 1/18/24)
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Gov. JB Pritzker blasts Texas governor for primarily sending migrants to Democratic cities, states
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called out the Biden administration and Congress on Sunday, seeking more help to address the ongoing migrant crisis. While speaking on ABC's "This Week," Pritzker also blasted the governor of Texas for primarily sending migrants to Democratic cities and states.
(ABC7 Digital Team 1/14/24)
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called out the Biden administration and Congress on Sunday, seeking more help to address the ongoing migrant crisis. While speaking on ABC's "This Week," Pritzker also blasted the governor of Texas for primarily sending migrants to Democratic cities and states.
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Texas governor says migrant family that was drowning was already dead
The Department of Homeland Security is demanding that Texas remove its razor wire and other efforts that are blocking U.S. Customs and Border Patrol from accessing the area. It became a serious problem when a family, including two children, were spotted drowning near the Texas border city of Eagle Pass. Under normal circumstances, the Border Patrol would rescue the migrants. In this case, they were prevented from doing so.
Members of Congress and the media were quick to point fingers at Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX), who ordered the wire that stopped agents from accessing the family. (Sarah K Burris/Raw Story 11/14/24)
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The Department of Homeland Security is demanding that Texas remove its razor wire and other efforts that are blocking U.S. Customs and Border Patrol from accessing the area. It became a serious problem when a family, including two children, were spotted drowning near the Texas border city of Eagle Pass. Under normal circumstances, the Border Patrol would rescue the migrants. In this case, they were prevented from doing so.
Members of Congress and the media were quick to point fingers at Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX), who ordered the wire that stopped agents from accessing the family. (Sarah K Burris/Raw Story 11/14/24)
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Biden Administration Threatens Texas Governor Greg Abbott With Lawsuit If State Continues To Arrest And Deport Migrants Under New Law
On Thursday (December 28), The Biden Administration threatened Texas Governor Greg Abbott with a lawsuit. Joe Biden and his administration claimed that if Texas continues to arrest and deport migrants under Abbott’s new law, legal action will be taken.As of December 28, 2023, it was reported that Texas had captured 10,000 illegal migrants since 2021, which is when Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launched Operation Lone Star. The law hoped to curtail the number of new migrants entering the state/country. As part of the mission, the state allowed authorities to arrest migrants who crossed the border and charge them with misdemeanor trespassing.
(Ariela Anis/Hollywood Unlocked 12/30/23)
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On Thursday (December 28), The Biden Administration threatened Texas Governor Greg Abbott with a lawsuit. Joe Biden and his administration claimed that if Texas continues to arrest and deport migrants under Abbott’s new law, legal action will be taken.As of December 28, 2023, it was reported that Texas had captured 10,000 illegal migrants since 2021, which is when Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launched Operation Lone Star. The law hoped to curtail the number of new migrants entering the state/country. As part of the mission, the state allowed authorities to arrest migrants who crossed the border and charge them with misdemeanor trespassing.
(Ariela Anis/Hollywood Unlocked 12/30/23)
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Opinion: State of disorder: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest demagoguery on migrants
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is up to it again, signing an unlawful new state law to make crossing into the country illegally a state misdemeanor. We don't expect it to last much beyond when the ink has dried. Regular readers might recall that, for well more than a year now, we've been warning that Abbott's immigration demagoguery wouldn't stop and in fact would only intensify as long as he faced few consequences for it. New Yorkers are probably most familiar with his busing of thousands of migrants north to the city, arguably the genesis of the broader wave of arrivals that has come to dominate political life here. (New York Daily News Editorial Board/New York Daily News 12/25/23)
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is up to it again, signing an unlawful new state law to make crossing into the country illegally a state misdemeanor. We don't expect it to last much beyond when the ink has dried. Regular readers might recall that, for well more than a year now, we've been warning that Abbott's immigration demagoguery wouldn't stop and in fact would only intensify as long as he faced few consequences for it. New Yorkers are probably most familiar with his busing of thousands of migrants north to the city, arguably the genesis of the broader wave of arrivals that has come to dominate political life here. (New York Daily News Editorial Board/New York Daily News 12/25/23)
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Seattle hospital challenges Texas AG over out-of-state probe about gender-affirming care for youth
A Seattle hospital filed a petition this month against the Texas Attorney General’s Office in an effort to halt a demand by the office for the hospital to turn over information on children who were Texas residents who sought gender-affirming care.
According to the filing, which was made on December 7, the office sought “documents and information” about Texas residents treated by Seattle Children’s Hospital and “physicians associated with” the hospital. (Melissa Alonso/CNN 12/22/23)
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A Seattle hospital filed a petition this month against the Texas Attorney General’s Office in an effort to halt a demand by the office for the hospital to turn over information on children who were Texas residents who sought gender-affirming care.
According to the filing, which was made on December 7, the office sought “documents and information” about Texas residents treated by Seattle Children’s Hospital and “physicians associated with” the hospital. (Melissa Alonso/CNN 12/22/23)
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Seattle hospital says Texas attorney general asked for records about transgender care for children
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked a Seattle hospital to hand over records regarding gender-affirming treatment potentially given to children from Texas, according to court filings that appear to show the Republican going beyond state borders to investigate transgender health care. Seattle Children’s Hospital filed a lawsuit in Austin, Texas, this month asking a court to invalidate or narrow the requests from Paxton, a staunch conservative who has helped drive Republican efforts that target the rights of trans people. His office sent similar letters earlier this year to Texas hospitals. (Eric Gay/NBC News 12/22/23)
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AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked a Seattle hospital to hand over records regarding gender-affirming treatment potentially given to children from Texas, according to court filings that appear to show the Republican going beyond state borders to investigate transgender health care. Seattle Children’s Hospital filed a lawsuit in Austin, Texas, this month asking a court to invalidate or narrow the requests from Paxton, a staunch conservative who has helped drive Republican efforts that target the rights of trans people. His office sent similar letters earlier this year to Texas hospitals. (Eric Gay/NBC News 12/22/23)
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"I don't want give everyone the impression that it's a giant crisis either. I know it sometimes feels that way. This is democracy." --Rep Dan Crenshaw (Texas's 2nd congressional district); CNN State of the Union; 10.15.23
Colin Allred blasts Ted Cruz for opposing debt deal that averts US default
WASHINGTON – The debt ceiling deal that averted a federal default has quickly become fodder for the 2024 Senate contest, with Rep. Colin Allred accusing Sen. Ted Cruz on Friday of voting to “send our economy into recession.” Cruz called the deal a “disaster” that won’t do nearly enough to curb spending, and like other conservatives, he wanted to use the looming debt crisis as leverage.
(Todd J Gillman/Dallas Morning News/NBC News 6/2/23)
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WASHINGTON – The debt ceiling deal that averted a federal default has quickly become fodder for the 2024 Senate contest, with Rep. Colin Allred accusing Sen. Ted Cruz on Friday of voting to “send our economy into recession.” Cruz called the deal a “disaster” that won’t do nearly enough to curb spending, and like other conservatives, he wanted to use the looming debt crisis as leverage.
(Todd J Gillman/Dallas Morning News/NBC News 6/2/23)
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May 27, 2023:
In Texas, the GOP-led House of Representatives was set to hold historic impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday as the scandal-plagued Republican called on supporters to protest a vote that could lead to his ouster.
The House scheduled an afternoon start for debate on whether to impeach and suspend Paxton from office over allegations of bribery, unfitness for office and abuse of public trust — just some of the accusations that have trailed Texas’ top lawyer for most of his three terms.
In Texas, the GOP-led House of Representatives was set to hold historic impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday as the scandal-plagued Republican called on supporters to protest a vote that could lead to his ouster.
The House scheduled an afternoon start for debate on whether to impeach and suspend Paxton from office over allegations of bribery, unfitness for office and abuse of public trust — just some of the accusations that have trailed Texas’ top lawyer for most of his three terms.
Jan 11, 2023; Dallas Morning News: ‘A global scourge’: Texas Sen. John Cornyn tackles human, sex trafficking in Dallas
The Dallas woman shared her story Wednesday — National Human Trafficking Awareness Day — at a roundtable with Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn, Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot and other elected leaders.
“I knew there was another purpose for my life,” Bailey said. “The streets felt natural to me, but I knew there was something different out there.”
The Dallas woman shared her story Wednesday — National Human Trafficking Awareness Day — at a roundtable with Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn, Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot and other elected leaders.
“I knew there was another purpose for my life,” Bailey said. “The streets felt natural to me, but I knew there was something different out there.”
Dec 23, 2022: Texas Tribune: Two Texas businessmen pitched Trump on plan to overturn 2020 election, Jan. 6 report reveals
Morgan Warstler and John S. Robison, who have ties with former Gov. Rick Perry, met with Trump at the White House one week after the 2020 election. They advanced a fringe theory that state legislatures could overturn election results.
Morgan Warstler and John S. Robison, who have ties with former Gov. Rick Perry, met with Trump at the White House one week after the 2020 election. They advanced a fringe theory that state legislatures could overturn election results.
Dec 14, 2022: Newsweek: Republicans Slam McConnell After He Expresses Support for Omnibus Bill
Representative Chip Roy, a Texas Republican, also addressed McConnell directly while debating the spending package on Wednesday.
"I'm looking at Mitch McConnell when I say this: DO YOUR JOB, Leader McConnell. Do your job and follow the wishes of the American people who gave a majority to Republicans in the House of Representatives," Roy said.
Representative Chip Roy, a Texas Republican, also addressed McConnell directly while debating the spending package on Wednesday.
"I'm looking at Mitch McConnell when I say this: DO YOUR JOB, Leader McConnell. Do your job and follow the wishes of the American people who gave a majority to Republicans in the House of Representatives," Roy said.
Dec 10, 2022: Texas Scorecard: Texas GOP to Focus on Banning Democrat Chairs in Rules Fight
State Republican Executive Committeewoman Jill Glover is calling on citizens to contact their elected officials regarding a Texas House rule to ban Democrat committee chairs.
During the March Republican primary, 81 percent of Republican voters indicated they agree that “the Republican-controlled Texas Legislature should end the practice of awarding committee chairmanships to Democrats.”
State Republican Executive Committeewoman Jill Glover is calling on citizens to contact their elected officials regarding a Texas House rule to ban Democrat committee chairs.
During the March Republican primary, 81 percent of Republican voters indicated they agree that “the Republican-controlled Texas Legislature should end the practice of awarding committee chairmanships to Democrats.”
Dec 8, 2022; Texas Tribune: Texas hits 1,000 days under Greg Abbott’s public health disaster as a new COVID-19 wave and legislative session loom
After more than 92,000 deaths and 8 million reported COVID-19 cases in Texas, the state remains one of less than a dozen still under a statewide disaster or public health emergency.
After more than 92,000 deaths and 8 million reported COVID-19 cases in Texas, the state remains one of less than a dozen still under a statewide disaster or public health emergency.
Texas Climate News: TCN Digest: Reading some of the tea leaves left by mid-term voters Republican victories in Texas mean explicit, state-level climate action seems sure to be a continuing nonstarter. But the failure of a “red wave” to materialize nationally means Biden’s legislative achievements appear secure. 11.11.22
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Nov 9, 2021: Texas Tribune: U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert exploring run against Attorney General Ken Paxton in increasingly crowded GOP primary
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Tyler, is exploring a run for Texas attorney general, weighing a late entry into the already crowded primary to unseat GOP incumbent Ken Paxton. Gohmert said he will run if he can raise $1 million in the next 10 days. |
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Hot Air: El Paso mayor STOPS sending migrant buses to sanctuary cities
Like many cities and towns in Texas, El Paso has a problem with the number of illegal immigrants flowing into the city from the porous southern border. Mayor Oscar Leeser finds himself in the center of a controversy of his own making in how El Paso is dealing with the illegal immigrants. Americans are surprised to learn that El Paso has been bussing illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities and being reimbursed by FEMA for the expenses. Now it is reported that Mayor Leeser is ending the program after it has been exposed. 10.22.22
Like many cities and towns in Texas, El Paso has a problem with the number of illegal immigrants flowing into the city from the porous southern border. Mayor Oscar Leeser finds himself in the center of a controversy of his own making in how El Paso is dealing with the illegal immigrants. Americans are surprised to learn that El Paso has been bussing illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities and being reimbursed by FEMA for the expenses. Now it is reported that Mayor Leeser is ending the program after it has been exposed. 10.22.22
October 21, 2022:
Texas schools are sending parents DNA kits to identify their kids’ bodies in emergencies. Texas is doing a lot of ridiculous stuff lately. If they would make efforts to protect school kids rather than put fear in the parents (and kids) and ask them for DNA in case they are killed is just pure insanity. UPDATE: Parents have been able to request “fingerprint and DNA identification kits” from Texas schools since before Uvalde as part of a program to help find missing kids.
San Antonio Express-News; Preyor-Johnson: DNA kits for students are no gift
Truth or Fiction? Why Texas Schools Send Parents DNA Kits for 'Emergencies'
WWL-TV: No, Texas schools aren’t distributing DNA kits to identify kids in school shootings
Reason Magazine: You Do Not Need To Store Your Kids' DNA in Case of Emergencies
Romper: Texas Schools Sent Families DNA Kits To Identify Students In Case Of Emergency
Austin American-Statesman: Texas school districts distribute DNA sample kits for children
Central Recorder: Schools Send Parents DNA Kits to ID Kids in an 'in Case of Emergency'
SheKnows: Texas Schools Are Providing DNA Kits to Identify Students & As the Mom of a Kindergartner, I’m Terrified
Education Week:
Texas Schools Are Sending DNA Kits Home to Parents. Why This Is a Communications Mess
Texas schools are sending parents DNA kits to identify their kids’ bodies in emergencies. Texas is doing a lot of ridiculous stuff lately. If they would make efforts to protect school kids rather than put fear in the parents (and kids) and ask them for DNA in case they are killed is just pure insanity. UPDATE: Parents have been able to request “fingerprint and DNA identification kits” from Texas schools since before Uvalde as part of a program to help find missing kids.
San Antonio Express-News; Preyor-Johnson: DNA kits for students are no gift
Truth or Fiction? Why Texas Schools Send Parents DNA Kits for 'Emergencies'
WWL-TV: No, Texas schools aren’t distributing DNA kits to identify kids in school shootings
Reason Magazine: You Do Not Need To Store Your Kids' DNA in Case of Emergencies
Romper: Texas Schools Sent Families DNA Kits To Identify Students In Case Of Emergency
Austin American-Statesman: Texas school districts distribute DNA sample kits for children
Central Recorder: Schools Send Parents DNA Kits to ID Kids in an 'in Case of Emergency'
SheKnows: Texas Schools Are Providing DNA Kits to Identify Students & As the Mom of a Kindergartner, I’m Terrified
Education Week:
Texas Schools Are Sending DNA Kits Home to Parents. Why This Is a Communications Mess
Houston Chronicle: Beto O’Rourke championed bipartisanship in Congress—It wouldn’t be that easy as governor Beating Gov. Greg Abbott would be only the beginning of Beto O’Rourke’s challenges. In a state where Republicans will likely maintain control of the Legislature and all, or a majority, of statewide offices, the proud Democrat would face an avalanche of resistance from across the aisle while trying to deliver on campaign promises. 10.16.22
Dallas Morning News: Our recommendation for Texas’ 33rd Congressional District
Democratic U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey was first elected to Congress in 2012. As he closes out a decade of service in Washington, D.C., we think voters in the 33rd District should allow him to continue on the job.
While the opinions of this editorial board don’t always align with those of Veasey, we think he is a hard-working congressman who continues to keep the needs of his constituents front and center.
10.17.22
Democratic U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey was first elected to Congress in 2012. As he closes out a decade of service in Washington, D.C., we think voters in the 33rd District should allow him to continue on the job.
While the opinions of this editorial board don’t always align with those of Veasey, we think he is a hard-working congressman who continues to keep the needs of his constituents front and center.
10.17.22
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Dallas Morning News: No recommendation in Texas’ 4th Congressional District
Two years ago we endorsed Pat Fallon, 54, who is finishing his first term as the representative for this district, based on his previous public service and his support for limited government, low taxes, personal responsibility and property rights. But he lost our confidence with his vote to object to the presidential election results after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. We are troubled by other stances Fallon has taken since. He was one of several leading Texas GOP politicians who recently filed an unsuccessful petition with the Texas Supreme Court to have Libertarians expelled from the ballot. And instead of focusing on his constituents in Northeast Texas, he made it a point to go to Wyoming this summer to campaign against his Republican colleague Liz Cheney because of her desire to hold former President Donald Trump accountable for Jan. 6 10.16.22 Houston Chronicle: Sen. Ted Cruz tweets photo of fake Atlantic story, quickly deletes it
The Texas senator recirculated a made-up cover story from the magazine to his 5.2 million followers. 10.14.22 |
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June 9, 2022: Only Sky Media: Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert: ‘More prayers’ would stop mass shootings
During a floor speech on Wednesday, Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas argued against gun safety legislation, saying that prayers to the Christian God were a better alternative to stop mass shootings. (It’s the same thing he said a decade ago after another massacre.) 
February 9, 2022:
Canada Public Safety Minister Tells U.S. Politicians To Mind Their Own Business. Especially aimed at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton who is investigating how Canada dealt with a GoFundMe account that had been set up for the protesting truck drivers. I guess we shouldn't be surprised that the Republicans would start a war with Canada. They seem to be making war with anyone and everyone who does not think like they do....which actually doesnt involve a lot of the "thinking" part |
Jan 18, 2022: Religion Unplugged: Texas Christians, Muslims, Jews Pray For Congregation Beth Israel As Community Recovers From Hostage Event
Christian, Jewish, Muslim, atheist and other community members gathered Monday night in the sanctuary of White’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake, Texas, and rose in a sustained standing ovation for Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker — just two days after the rabbi and three others were held hostage in the much smaller sanctuary of Congregation Beth Israel in neighboring Colleyville.
Christian, Jewish, Muslim, atheist and other community members gathered Monday night in the sanctuary of White’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake, Texas, and rose in a sustained standing ovation for Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker — just two days after the rabbi and three others were held hostage in the much smaller sanctuary of Congregation Beth Israel in neighboring Colleyville.
Dec 29, 2021: Shreveport Times: LDH: Omicron cases continue to climb. Unvaccinated make up largest portion
The Louisiana Department of Health estimates the proportion of omicron cases in the state is 88.5% for the week ending Dec. 25.
LDH’s estimate for the omicron proportion is preliminary and subject to change as more sequencing data are reported, according to a news release.
The CDC estimates the proportion of Omicron in HHS Region 6 (which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas) is 86.7%, with 95% of parishes at the two highest levels of community transmission.
The Louisiana Department of Health estimates the proportion of omicron cases in the state is 88.5% for the week ending Dec. 25.
LDH’s estimate for the omicron proportion is preliminary and subject to change as more sequencing data are reported, according to a news release.
The CDC estimates the proportion of Omicron in HHS Region 6 (which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas) is 86.7%, with 95% of parishes at the two highest levels of community transmission.
December 29, 2021:
Behind gates on a golf course in Spring, there is a parsonage - identified in 2013 paperwork as the home of Champions Community Church Founding Pastor Steve Austin - boasts a pool and hot tub with fountains, wine grotto and outdoor kitchen. Zillow says it's worth over $1 million. He pays ZERO taxes on it because its designated a "parsonage" One of several in the state of Texas. When the tax bills come due, the residents of the area have to make up the difference (loss) for school districts or other things property taxes are designated for. In other words the pastor who thinks he is getting a free ride is actually being paid for by his neighbors .
In Travis County, Texas the 3,700-square-foot Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary parsonage set on slightly less than an acre is appraised at $3.33 million. If it weren’t designated a parsonage, the property’s owner would contribute $72,500 a year in taxes.
Behind gates on a golf course in Spring, there is a parsonage - identified in 2013 paperwork as the home of Champions Community Church Founding Pastor Steve Austin - boasts a pool and hot tub with fountains, wine grotto and outdoor kitchen. Zillow says it's worth over $1 million. He pays ZERO taxes on it because its designated a "parsonage" One of several in the state of Texas. When the tax bills come due, the residents of the area have to make up the difference (loss) for school districts or other things property taxes are designated for. In other words the pastor who thinks he is getting a free ride is actually being paid for by his neighbors .
In Travis County, Texas the 3,700-square-foot Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary parsonage set on slightly less than an acre is appraised at $3.33 million. If it weren’t designated a parsonage, the property’s owner would contribute $72,500 a year in taxes.
Dec 23, 2021: Church Leadership: Ed Stetzer: The Church and Donald Trump: We Need Christ at the Center of Our Services, Not Democrats, Republicans or Any Other Politician
The First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, was for many years one of the most prominent churches in the Southern Baptist Convention. It was brought to prominence in the 20th century under legendary pastors George Truett and W.A. Criswell, whose two pastorates spanned 97 years. The church still carries much weight, especially among older and more traditional Southern Baptists.
The First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, was for many years one of the most prominent churches in the Southern Baptist Convention. It was brought to prominence in the 20th century under legendary pastors George Truett and W.A. Criswell, whose two pastorates spanned 97 years. The church still carries much weight, especially among older and more traditional Southern Baptists.
December 23, 2021:
A group of unvaccinated people who attended a conspiracy conference all became sick after the Reawaken America stop in Dallas.
The conspiracy theorists think they were attacked with anthrax, instead of blaming the superspreader event they just attended🙄
A group of unvaccinated people who attended a conspiracy conference all became sick after the Reawaken America stop in Dallas.
The conspiracy theorists think they were attacked with anthrax, instead of blaming the superspreader event they just attended🙄
Dec 19, 2021: Palestine Herald Press: Texas hits new employment record as unemployment rate continues to drop
The number of unemployed workers in Texas dropped to a new low in November with more Texans employed than at any other time on record, according to Texas Workforce Commission data.
The November unemployment rate in the state is 5.2%, down 0.2% from October, and is nearing pre-pandemic levels after 20 months.
The number of unemployed workers in Texas dropped to a new low in November with more Texans employed than at any other time on record, according to Texas Workforce Commission data.
The November unemployment rate in the state is 5.2%, down 0.2% from October, and is nearing pre-pandemic levels after 20 months.
Dec 18, 2021: Victoria Advocate: Some say there’s more work to be done after library keeps controversial books
“The 21 books is just a tiny little bit that we were able to review, but there are many, many more books like (“Let’s Talk About It: The Teen’s Guide to Sex, Relationships and Being a Human”) that we haven’t even approached,” said Bonnie Cantrell to the board Wednesday. “The entire section needs to be looked at.”
“The 21 books is just a tiny little bit that we were able to review, but there are many, many more books like (“Let’s Talk About It: The Teen’s Guide to Sex, Relationships and Being a Human”) that we haven’t even approached,” said Bonnie Cantrell to the board Wednesday. “The entire section needs to be looked at.”
A school district outside Austin Texas is going to physically remove books from high schools. This is an alarming step in America’s march to Fascism. In an authoritarian system, knowledge is the enemy. The Republican Party has declared war on America. Democrats must now respond.
Dec 9, 2021: Houston Chronicle: Some Texas religious leaders live in lavish, tax-free estates thanks to obscure law
This fall, county officials mailed out property tax bills to the owners of a 10-bedroom, 10.5-bath Houston-area mansion, an 8,000-square-foot residence in a historic San Antonio neighborhood, an elegant Highland Park estate in Dallas and a house on more than an acre overlooking Corpus Christi Bay. The homes are worth millions of dollars. In each case, their 2021 tax bill was identical:
Zero.
This fall, county officials mailed out property tax bills to the owners of a 10-bedroom, 10.5-bath Houston-area mansion, an 8,000-square-foot residence in a historic San Antonio neighborhood, an elegant Highland Park estate in Dallas and a house on more than an acre overlooking Corpus Christi Bay. The homes are worth millions of dollars. In each case, their 2021 tax bill was identical:
Zero.
Dec 3, 2021: Right Wing Watch: American Principles Project Launches Texas Chapter, Attacks Gov. Abbott for ‘Weak’ Anti-Trans Legislation
The anti-LGBTQ American Principles Project has launched its first state chapter in the Lone Star State with the goal of mobilizing conservative Texas families in politics and fighting so-called “gender ideology” in schools.
The anti-LGBTQ American Principles Project has launched its first state chapter in the Lone Star State with the goal of mobilizing conservative Texas families in politics and fighting so-called “gender ideology” in schools.
Dec 2, 2021: Houston Chronicle: Federal judge blocks Gov. Greg Abbott's Texas social media censorship law before it takes effect
A federal judge in Austin Wednesday blocked Texas' social media censorship law, which prohibits large social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring users "based on their political viewpoints." The law, known as House Bill 20, was signed by Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 9 and set to take effect Thursday.
A federal judge in Austin Wednesday blocked Texas' social media censorship law, which prohibits large social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring users "based on their political viewpoints." The law, known as House Bill 20, was signed by Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 9 and set to take effect Thursday.
Nov 30, 2021: The Record Live: Nichols files for re-election
Last week, State Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) filed for re-election for Texas Senate District 3. The newly redrawn district covers much of the existing district including the majority of East Texas. Major changes include picking up the greater part of Jefferson County and losing San Jacinto County and Montgomery County.
Last week, State Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) filed for re-election for Texas Senate District 3. The newly redrawn district covers much of the existing district including the majority of East Texas. Major changes include picking up the greater part of Jefferson County and losing San Jacinto County and Montgomery County.
Nov 29, 2021: ABC News: Matthew McConaughey won't run for Texas governor in 2022
Actor Matthew McConaughey isn’t running for Texas governor after months of publicly flirting with the idea of becoming the latest celebrity candidate
Actor Matthew McConaughey isn’t running for Texas governor after months of publicly flirting with the idea of becoming the latest celebrity candidate
Nov 16, 2021: Fox 5: Texas church under fire over 'Let's go Brandon' chants caught on video
A Texas church is coming under fire over a video showing people inside the place of worship chanting the viral anti-Biden phrase, "Let’s Go Brandon."
"A euphemism for, you know, less than well wishes for the president of the United States and it has become a kind of a radical conservative rallying cry," Oklahoma pastor Jeremy Coleman said of the video showing people within the nondenominational Cornerstone Church in San Antonio chanting the phrase.
A Texas church is coming under fire over a video showing people inside the place of worship chanting the viral anti-Biden phrase, "Let’s Go Brandon."
"A euphemism for, you know, less than well wishes for the president of the United States and it has become a kind of a radical conservative rallying cry," Oklahoma pastor Jeremy Coleman said of the video showing people within the nondenominational Cornerstone Church in San Antonio chanting the phrase.
Nov 12, 2021: Mississippi Today: Data Dive: Mississippi is among at least 27 states suing over Biden business vaccine mandate
Mostly composed of Republican-leaning states with vaccination rates on the lower end of the spectrum, this coalition includes Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming.
Mostly composed of Republican-leaning states with vaccination rates on the lower end of the spectrum, this coalition includes Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming.
November 5, 2021:
A GOP Texas state lawmaker is asking schools to report whether they have any of the 850 books he identified that deal with sexuality, racism, abortion and U.S. history that he says "might make students feel discomfort, guilt ... or psychological distress."
This is an authoritarian effort at reshaping the emotions so that lying & persecution can proceed without "guilt" or "discomfort" or other expressions of the conscience. Textbooks will have to feed their agenda in complete disregard for what is true or what is real.
It's the early stages of Fascism whereas the beginning has already been sown into the fabric of what is making much of the GOP tick. Enter the evangelicals that have long been driven by a "what I feel" form of the gospel and suddenly the weirdness of things like QAnon and other conspiracies take root and begin to flourish. "Feelings" and "Faith" when forming political ideologies is generally a toxic mix that has no boundaries. Hence, John Kennedy can become Keith Richards and rather than mock it they embrace it cuz, as the person I quoted yesterday (Neese) says "it feels like something happened so it did".
When they began to spin the idea that anyone in their way..especially Democrats...are "evil" and "godless" and "socialists and communists" along with "baby killers" their break from reality began.
There is no Biblical remedy as they confirm among themselves a "form of godliness" yet they lack the power thereof."
The days of America as we knew it...may very well be gone already.
A GOP Texas state lawmaker is asking schools to report whether they have any of the 850 books he identified that deal with sexuality, racism, abortion and U.S. history that he says "might make students feel discomfort, guilt ... or psychological distress."
This is an authoritarian effort at reshaping the emotions so that lying & persecution can proceed without "guilt" or "discomfort" or other expressions of the conscience. Textbooks will have to feed their agenda in complete disregard for what is true or what is real.
It's the early stages of Fascism whereas the beginning has already been sown into the fabric of what is making much of the GOP tick. Enter the evangelicals that have long been driven by a "what I feel" form of the gospel and suddenly the weirdness of things like QAnon and other conspiracies take root and begin to flourish. "Feelings" and "Faith" when forming political ideologies is generally a toxic mix that has no boundaries. Hence, John Kennedy can become Keith Richards and rather than mock it they embrace it cuz, as the person I quoted yesterday (Neese) says "it feels like something happened so it did".
When they began to spin the idea that anyone in their way..especially Democrats...are "evil" and "godless" and "socialists and communists" along with "baby killers" their break from reality began.
There is no Biblical remedy as they confirm among themselves a "form of godliness" yet they lack the power thereof."
The days of America as we knew it...may very well be gone already.
Oct 16, 2021: Blog Talk Radio: Texas school district pulls books by Black author Jerry Craft amid CRT claim
Black Author, Jerry Craft has books pulled, speech postponed by Texas School District pulls books, amid false, Critical Race Theory claims; Ahmaud Arbery: Travis McMichael, One of the alleged killers of Ahmaud doesn’t want photos of Confederate Flag vanity license plate admitted in court.
Black Author, Jerry Craft has books pulled, speech postponed by Texas School District pulls books, amid false, Critical Race Theory claims; Ahmaud Arbery: Travis McMichael, One of the alleged killers of Ahmaud doesn’t want photos of Confederate Flag vanity license plate admitted in court.
Oct 13, 2021: Texas Tribune: GOP state Rep. Lyle Larson, who has increasingly broken with his party, won’t seek reelection
State Rep. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio, who bucked his party on a number of major issues this year, announced Wednesday he will not seek reelection.
State Rep. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio, who bucked his party on a number of major issues this year, announced Wednesday he will not seek reelection.
Oct 12, 2021: Texas Tribune: Trump won Hood County in a landslide. His supporters still hounded the elections administrator until she resigned.
Michele Carew, an elections administrator with 14 years of experience, has resigned after a monthslong campaign by Trump loyalists to oust her. “I’m leaving on my own accord,” she said.
Michele Carew, an elections administrator with 14 years of experience, has resigned after a monthslong campaign by Trump loyalists to oust her. “I’m leaving on my own accord,” she said.
Oct 12, 2021: Yahoo: White House says 'politics' is behind Texas governor's executive order banning vaccine mandates
Asked Tuesday about the purported motivation for Abbott’s move, White House press secretary Jen Psaki answered bluntly, with a single word: “Politics.” The two Republican governors have also led the party’s resistance to school-based mask mandates. President Biden had previously criticized that fight as motivated purely by political considerations.
Asked Tuesday about the purported motivation for Abbott’s move, White House press secretary Jen Psaki answered bluntly, with a single word: “Politics.” The two Republican governors have also led the party’s resistance to school-based mask mandates. President Biden had previously criticized that fight as motivated purely by political considerations.
Oct 12, 2021: WXXV: Justice Department again presses to halt Texas abortion law
The Biden administration urged the courts again to step in and suspend a new Texas law that has banned most abortions since early September, as clinics hundreds of miles away remain busy with Texas patients making long journeys to get care.
The Biden administration urged the courts again to step in and suspend a new Texas law that has banned most abortions since early September, as clinics hundreds of miles away remain busy with Texas patients making long journeys to get care.
Sept 29, 2021: Washington News Day: Julian Castro believes Beto O’Rourke has a chance to defeat Greg Abbott in the Texas governor’s race.
Former congressman Beto O’Rourke, according to Democratic politician Julian Castro, has a chance to unseat Governor Greg Abbott as Texas’ next governor.
Former congressman Beto O’Rourke, according to Democratic politician Julian Castro, has a chance to unseat Governor Greg Abbott as Texas’ next governor.
Sept 21, 2021: Dallas Voice: The Texas abortion law leaves a variety of questions open
A number of questions about the new Texas abortion law have come up as the first case has been filed against a doctor who claims he performed an abortion.
A number of questions about the new Texas abortion law have come up as the first case has been filed against a doctor who claims he performed an abortion.
Sept 14, 2021: The Leaflet: The Texas ‘Heartbeat Bill’: A Blow to Abortion Rights in the U.S.
REPRODUCTIVE rights have been the subject of a long-standing debate that is often carried out without the required sensitivity, considering how it directly affects a woman’s autonomy over her own body. This battle for abortion rights in the U.S. has recently suffered a major setback as the government of the state of Texas successfully passed the ‘heartbeat bill’ to functionally ban all abortions in the state.
REPRODUCTIVE rights have been the subject of a long-standing debate that is often carried out without the required sensitivity, considering how it directly affects a woman’s autonomy over her own body. This battle for abortion rights in the U.S. has recently suffered a major setback as the government of the state of Texas successfully passed the ‘heartbeat bill’ to functionally ban all abortions in the state.
Sept 8, 2021: Sojourners: TEXAS CLERGY ARE TAKING A STAND AGAINST THE NEW ABORTION LAW
When the Supreme Court last week refused to block a new Texas law — which bans abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy and allows private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone who “aids or abets” someone getting an abortion after six weeks — faith groups like Texas Right to Life and the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops applauded.
When the Supreme Court last week refused to block a new Texas law — which bans abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy and allows private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone who “aids or abets” someone getting an abortion after six weeks — faith groups like Texas Right to Life and the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops applauded.
Sept 7, 2021:
Texas Gov Abbott said that rape is illegal in Texas and since it is Texans are going to eliminate it. I wonder how many other states are having success eliminating rape by making it illegal?
Texas Gov Abbott said that rape is illegal in Texas and since it is Texans are going to eliminate it. I wonder how many other states are having success eliminating rape by making it illegal?
Sept 6, 2021: Yahoo: Justice Department will 'protect' abortion seekers in Texas
The Justice Department said Monday that it will not tolerate violence against anyone who is trying to obtain an abortion in Texas as federal officials explore options to challenge a new state law that bans most abortions.
The Justice Department said Monday that it will not tolerate violence against anyone who is trying to obtain an abortion in Texas as federal officials explore options to challenge a new state law that bans most abortions.
Sept 3, 2021:
Pro-Life Texans have enacted a law legalizing vigilante justice. Cuz nothing says "Pro-Life" more than enabling an unemployed low-IQ cowboy with a gun to hunt down women for money. #Doh
Pro-Life Texans have enacted a law legalizing vigilante justice. Cuz nothing says "Pro-Life" more than enabling an unemployed low-IQ cowboy with a gun to hunt down women for money. #Doh
Sept 3, 2021: Christian Post: Pelosi plans vote for abortion rights bill as states eye Texas-style ban
In a statement Thursday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., slammed SB 8 as being “the most extreme, dangerous abortion ban in half a century,” adding, “this ban necessitates codifying Roe v. Wade.”
In a statement Thursday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., slammed SB 8 as being “the most extreme, dangerous abortion ban in half a century,” adding, “this ban necessitates codifying Roe v. Wade.”
July 12, 2021: Houston Public Media: Texas Democrats Plan To Leave State In Effort To Block GOP Voting Restrictions
“Today, Texas House Democrats stand united in our decision to break quorum and refuse to let the Republican-led legislature force through dangerous legislation that would trample on Texans' freedom to vote,” read a statement from House Democratic leaders. “We are now taking the fight to our nation's Capitol. We are living on borrowed time in Texas. We need Congress to act now to pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to protect Texans — and all Americans — from the Trump Republicans' nationwide war on democracy.”
The statement was attributed to Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner, D-Grand Prairie; Mexican American Legislative Caucus Chair Rafael Anchía, D-Dallas; Texas Legislative Black Caucus Chair Nicole Collier, D-Fort Worth; state Rep. Garnet Coleman, D-Houston; and state Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston.
Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa also confirmed the news, calling the GOP efforts to change voting laws an “escalation of their attacks on voters.”
"There's no democracy without the right to vote,” Hinojosa said. “Once again, Democrats are standing strong and united to defend the right of every eligible Texas voter to make their voice heard. I'm incredibly proud of our Texas Democratic lawmakers, who continue to fight relentlessly on behalf of Texans, voters, and our democracy.”
In response, Gov. Greg Abbott accused the Democrats of abandoning their responsibilities.
“Today, Texas House Democrats stand united in our decision to break quorum and refuse to let the Republican-led legislature force through dangerous legislation that would trample on Texans' freedom to vote,” read a statement from House Democratic leaders. “We are now taking the fight to our nation's Capitol. We are living on borrowed time in Texas. We need Congress to act now to pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to protect Texans — and all Americans — from the Trump Republicans' nationwide war on democracy.”
The statement was attributed to Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner, D-Grand Prairie; Mexican American Legislative Caucus Chair Rafael Anchía, D-Dallas; Texas Legislative Black Caucus Chair Nicole Collier, D-Fort Worth; state Rep. Garnet Coleman, D-Houston; and state Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston.
Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa also confirmed the news, calling the GOP efforts to change voting laws an “escalation of their attacks on voters.”
"There's no democracy without the right to vote,” Hinojosa said. “Once again, Democrats are standing strong and united to defend the right of every eligible Texas voter to make their voice heard. I'm incredibly proud of our Texas Democratic lawmakers, who continue to fight relentlessly on behalf of Texans, voters, and our democracy.”
In response, Gov. Greg Abbott accused the Democrats of abandoning their responsibilities.
July 29, 2020: Politico: Louie Gohmert, who refused to wear a mask, tests positive for coronavirus
Rep. Louie Gohmert — a Texas Republican who has been walking around the Capitol without a mask — has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to multiple sources.
Rep. Louie Gohmert — a Texas Republican who has been walking around the Capitol without a mask — has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to multiple sources.