Katia Escobar is in her first year at the University of Houston studying pre-med. Earlier this year she applied for DACA for the first time. But because of a ruling in Texas, her application was cancelled. Katia joined several other undocumented activists in...
A longtime writer and journalist, Jessica was thrilled to join the Texas Signal where she could utilize her unique perspective on politics and culture. As the Features and Opinion Editor, she is responsible for coordinating editorials and segments from diverse authors. She is also the host of the podcast the Tex Mix, as well as the co-host for the weekly SignalCast. Jessica attended Harvard College, is a onetime fitness blogger, and has now transitioned to recreational runner (for which her joints are thankful).
An attempt to “both sides” the Holocaust in a Texas school district draws condemnation
A school district in Texas is under fire after a recording revealed a school administrator encouraging teachers to introduce “opposing” views to the Holocaust. The school administrator claimed that such a move was necessary in the wake of new legislation for public...
Don Huffines is the most dangerous man in Texas
Greg Abbott’s newest executive order against COVID-19 vaccine mandates, banning any entity including a private business from issuing the health and safety protocol, is the latest sign that he is running an unabashedly ultra right-wing campaign. Abbott is on a mission...
Fifth Circuit reinstates extreme anti-abortion law
After a federal judge issued a temporary injunction against Senate Bill 8, the extreme anti-abortion law that went into effect in Texas on September 1, the appeal from the state came almost immediately. And within less than 48 hours the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals...
A Conversation with a Texas Abortion Provider
The following is a conversation with Dr. Ghazaleh Moayedi, a Board Certified OB/GYN and Complex Family Planning specialist who provides birth and abortion care in Texas. She serves on the board of directors of Physicians for Reproductive Health and Texas Equal Access...
Federal judge blocks extreme anti-abortion Texas bill
Late Wednesday evening, federal judge Robert Pitman temporarily blocked Senate Bill 8, the extreme anti-abortion bill that went into effect in Texas on September 1. In his injunction, Pitman offered a scathing rebuttal to the Supreme Court for allowing SB 8 to stand....
Critical race theory prompts cancellation of author’s appearance at Katy ISD
Earlier this week a small group of parents in a Texas school district successfully stopped a renowned children’s author from talking to students. It’s just the latest episode in the panic over critical race theory that has swamped school districts around the state. On...
Attempted arson at Travis County Democratic Party’s office
An investigation is underway after an individual attempted to set fire to the Travis County Democratic Party’s office early Wednesday morning. In addition to throwing a Molotov cocktail, the suspect also left a threatening note. Surveillance cameras outside the office...
Latino Victory endorses veteran John Lira in TX-23
Even though redistricting maps have yet to be passed in the state legislature, candidates for the midterm election are announcing runs for several offices and endorsements are starting to roll in across the state. Latino Victory Fund, a progressive political action...
Ken Paxton’s newest lawsuit against the Biden administration
Ken Paxton has lodged another lawsuit against the Biden administration, this time over guidance about workplace protections based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Paxton’s lawsuit is challenging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for...