Marking Three Years Of Dobbs
A storyteller summit convenes dozens of advocates in the reproductive freedom field from Texas and the nation
Abbott Vetoes Funding For Summer Food Program
The governor issued several vetoes over the weekend, including a budget item that secured millions for a summer food program
Tabulating The Texas Legislature
In 140 days, the legislature once again did what they do best to millions of Texans: ban, bully and burn.
Texas Democrats Strategize A Path Forward
Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger appeared with several North Texas elected officials to discuss the future of the Democratic Party
Documentary Reveals Houston’s Unsung Blues Legacy
'When Houston Had the Blues' is a deeply fascinating documentary that explores the rise and fall of the genre in the city’s historic Third and Fifth Wards
The Many ‘No Kings’ Protests Throughout Texas
The protests that took place in Texas were all peaceful, with rallygoers chanting and waving creative signs rebuking the Trump administration
Big Crowds Expected At Protests Across Texas
According to the No Kings website there are over sixty events throughout the state of Texas.
Politics
Tabulating The Texas Legislature
In 140 days, the legislature once again did what they do best to millions of Texans: ban, bully and burn.
Texas Democrats Strategize A Path Forward
Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger appeared with several North Texas elected officials to discuss the future of the Democratic Party
The Many ‘No Kings’ Protests Throughout Texas
The protests that took place in Texas were all peaceful, with rallygoers chanting and waving creative signs rebuking the Trump administration
Why Trans Texans Feel Abandoned By Democrats
The inaction from many Texas Democrats allowed members from the other side to share lies about the transgender community.
Environment
Extreme Heat Roars Into Texas Early: A Reminder Of The Climate Crisis
Sudden heat shock expected to stress bodies across the state this week as 2025 continues to manifest unprecedented levels of extreme heat for Texas and the planet
San Antonio Council Members Call For Tracking Extreme Heat’s Impact
Advocates say the effort would begin repairing a system that fails to account for heat-related deaths across the community. But Bexar County’s partnership remains uncertain.
‘Drill baby, drill’? Not So Fast
Simple economics may complicate Trump’s plans to expand fracking and other oil and gas production.
When An Autopsy Doesn't Tell The Whole Story
Jessica Witzel’s autopsy report raises an important question: How many other heat-related deaths among unhoused residents are being erased by the failure to collect and report accurate data on climate-related mortality?
Education
Abbott Vetoes Funding For Summer Food Program
The governor issued several vetoes over the weekend, including a budget item that secured millions for a summer food program
After Lawsuit, In-State Tuition For Texas Dreamers Ends
District Court Judge Reed O’Connor determined that the Texas law is unconstitutional, and Texas agreed to a consent judgment
LGBTQ+ Clubs Targeted With New DEI Ban
One of the final bills passed in the legislature is a sweeping ban on DEI in public schools
Ten Commandments Bill Clears Major Hurdle
Christian nationalism moves further into Texas public school classrooms
Reproductive Rights
Marking Three Years Of Dobbs
A storyteller summit convenes dozens of advocates in the reproductive freedom field from Texas and the nation
Assessing Abortion At This Year's Texas Legislature
With the legislative session done, many of the most vocal reproductive rights advocates are finally getting a chance to reflect on what the heck happened
The Dangerous Reality Of An Abortion Exception Bill
A growing number of voices in the reproductive health community are urging lawmakers to consider the real threats posed by House Bill 44.
Potential Legal Challenges To Abortion Shield Laws
A clerk in New York refused to file a judgment against a doctor for violating Texas abortion laws, however the threat to shield laws still looms