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Texas bans common abortion procedure, requires fetal remains burial with new law

The law makes one of the most common second trimester abortion procedures illegal.

On Jun 7, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Texas has the highest pregnancy death rate in the developed world

The state legislature ignored the problem, instead focusing on restricting abortion—which may be furthering the crisis.

On Jun 5, 2017 by Ana Valens

State Rep. Matt Rinaldi of Texas and other lawmakers fight on the House floor

Texas lawmaker scuffle ensues after Republican says he called ICE on protesters

Texas Republicans and Democrats allege death threats were exchanged.

On May 29, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Black girl given “Most Likely To Blend In With White People” award by Texas middle school

This isn't funny.

On May 28, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott jokes about shooting reporters

Violence against journalists is just a joke to some politicians.

On May 26, 2017 by Andrew Couts

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Texas middle schooler awarded ‘most likely to be a terrorist’ by teacher

It was a joke, but a very poor one.

On May 26, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Nurses could deny helping LGBTQ people under Texas’ new ‘religious freedom’ bill

An anti-trans bathroom bill is also expected to reach the governor's desk.

On May 22, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Texas House passes sweeping abortion bill that imposes new restrictions on women

The most common procedure used in 2nd-trimester abortions is about to be illegal.

On May 22, 2017 by Jessica Machado

Activists and directors of Planned Parenthood gathered New York City.

Texas edged out Planned Parenthood—and now wants its Medicaid funding back

If the reimbursment is approved, the precedent could allow other states to ban Plan Parenthood without financial repercussion.

On May 16, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Miss Black University of Texas pageant winner Rachael Malonson

Yes, I am ‘black enough’ to be Miss Black University of Texas

The newly crowned winner on taking a stand against the hate.

On May 12, 2017 by Rachael Malonson

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Texas bill calls on religious freedom to block LGBTQ families from adoptions, foster care

Jewish and Muslim families could also be discriminated against.

On May 10, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Houston man charged with hate crime after shouting racial slurs, trying to stab black man

'I'm going to kill me one today,' he said about black people.

On May 4, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Harrison Brown singing 'I'll Be' by Edwin McCain

Murdered Texas student leaves behind heartbreaking cover of Edwin McCain’s ‘I’ll Be’

Harrison Brown was killed Monday in a brutal campus act of senseless violence.

On May 2, 2017 by Ramon Ramirez

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Texas senator on hunger strike in protest of anti-sanctuary cities bill

This is her fourth day.

On Apr 26, 2017 by Nidia Cavazos

Marijuana Leaf on a Texas State Flag

Small steps forward for medical marijuana in big ol’ Texas

In Texas, the march toward marijuana legalization inches forward.

On Apr 4, 2017 by Lauren L'Amie