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- December 1, 2021
Despite Gov. Abbott’s lies, experts say Texas grid is not prepared for winter
Toplines & Key Points Abbott’s “guarantee” that “the lights will stay on” conflicts with the little effort we’ve seen by him and Republican legislators to winterize Texas’ energy grid. Had there been regulations in place to enforce weatherization... - November 30, 2021
Supreme Court case challenging Roe v. Wade explained
Toplines and Key Points: The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (JWHO) , a case that could overturn Roe v. Wade . Dobbs v. JWHO deals with the constitutionality a 2018 Mississippi state law that... - November 16, 2021
Texas Republicans want to erase indigenous history in our schools
On October 8, 2021, President Joe Biden officially recognized Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a national holiday. It only took around 530 years of hailing Christopher Columbus as the ‘discoverer’ of the New World for the United States to acknowledge its racist... - November 16, 2021
Texas Republicans: An immenently beatable cast from the island of misfit toys
What a GREAT time at Toller Patio in downtown Dallas as we gathered with a group of friends and allies for a terrific conversation with State Reps Rafael Anchia and Jessica Gonzales on their experiences during this tough year at the Lege, why they're... - November 10, 2021
Thanks to you, the Department of Justice is suing Texas over anti-voter law pushed by GOP
Toplines: The fight for voting rights in Texas may feel like an uphill battle, but gains are being made by the day. The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Texas over the GOP-backed anti-voter law passed through the legislature because of your testimonies... - November 8, 2021
Get covered on healthcare.gov by Dec. 15
Texans deserve health insurance plans they can afford, and it’s possible with healthcare.gov . More than 86 percent of Texans who sign up on healthcare.gov receive some sort of financial assistance. It’s possible to find a plan that fits your budget, so...
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"Ding dong, the wicked bill is dead. Resilient Texans organized for months to kill Senate Bill 7, and on the very last day that it could pass, voters can finally celebrate its demise."
Wesley Story
May 31, 2021
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“[The bill] has become a Frankenstein-like monster of voter suppression with the worst parts of different bills thrown together in one terrifying piece of legislation."
Wesley Story
May 31, 2021
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“If we’re really all in this together, all Texans have a duty to protect each other and Gov. Abbott has a duty to take responsibility for his actions.”
Tara Pohlmeyer
June 16, 2020
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“Texas voters agree that police brutality is a problem, and many also believe that funding should be reallocated to support mental health, homelessness and emergency medical services.”
Ed Espinoza
July 17, 2020
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“Instead of trying to distract with ideology, state lawmakers should focus on prioritizing public health and safety measures.”
Tara Pohlmeyer
March 23, 2020
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“It appears the priorities of conservative state leaders are clear: suppress the vote at all costs, even if it puts lives at risk.”
Ed Espinoza
May 13, 2020