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Amarillo Judge’s Ruling Could Lead to Nationwide Ban on Abortion Pills
Supreme Court may be the next step
"...Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk last week struck another blow against reproductive freedom in the United States, ruling that the Food..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

Lege Finds Even More Funds for Anti-Choice Grifters
Alternatives to Abortion program gets $100M in House budget
"...struggling low-income Texans and helped victims of human trafficking, Texas House members approved a record-breaking $100 million for the..."

April 23, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin Freshmen Survive in Unflipped House as the County Sees a Dem Landslide
The blueberry abides (barely)
"...In spite of record voter turnout, the Texas House did not manage to flip. Not only that..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Red Team Comeback?
Races south, west of town too close for Democrats' comfort
"...The ultimate goal for Texas Democrats is to flip the Texas House in November..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

City Council Redirects APD Funds to Abortion Support Access
$250K to flow toward abortion support services
"...City Council infused its nascent abortion care practical support program with some $250,000 as part of its historic reallocation..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

After a Month of Chaos, Abortion Care Returns to Texas
Clinics, patients, and the law get put through the ringer over care
"...White Boulevard in South Austin were thrown into havoc. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton – guided by an executive..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Paxton Gets 5th Circuit to Reinstate His Abortion Ban
Even during a pandemic, anti-choice politics take precedence
"...their attacks on restricting women’s access to abortion care, anti-choice officials in Texas act fast – even during a..."

March 31, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Candidates Step Gingerly Into Senate Special Election Fray
Eddie Rodriguez, Greg Casar, and Sarah Eckhardt all moving toward race to succeed Kirk Watson
"...plans to run for the office – but several prospective Democratic front-runners have taken big steps in that direction...."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

March 2020 Club Endorsements
Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?
"...Democratic Primary candidate endorsements from area clubs, unions, and professional organizations in contested races in the March primary election...."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

Anti-Choice Grifter’s Mischief Costs Texas Taxpayers $1.6M
State asks for its money back after Round Rock-based anti-abortion group fritters away women's health funds
"...Texas' woefully terrible decision to grant its precious women's health..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Report: Austin Leads State in Reproductive Freedom
But best-in-Texas ranking highlights what still needs to be done
"...national ranking that places Austin ahead of any other Texas city for its commitment to reproductive health access is..."

Nov. 4, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council Members To Back Abortion Support Budget Measure
Garza, Casar plan support for $100K in abortion assistance
"...nationally, statewide, and now at the municipal level in Texas – City Council members, including Delia Garza and Greg..."

Aug. 15, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines
"...material danger. Camping in public parks and on private property remains illegal, despite what local TV news might imply..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature

Council Holds Off on Boycotting Alabama for Restrictive Abortion Laws
Abortion protest could do more harm than good, say advocates
"...groups have called for a boycott of the state, promising to take their business and money elsewhere. On May..."

June 7, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Senate Passes Forced Abortion Counseling Bill
SB 2234: A "dangerous expansion of state power"
"...It’s paternalistic, it’s anti-choice, it’s a bill by the Texas Senate...."

May 3, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Rep. Jeff Leach Plays Both Sides With Abortion Ban Bill
"...a no-exceptions abortion ban whose supporters openly relished the prospect of women facing the death penalty, but after the..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Property Tax Hack Finally Gets Senate Nod
"...For two months, the 2.5% property tax revenue cap legislation launched in January has been..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lege Lines: “Born Alive” Bills Filed
National right-wing moral panic over “infanticide” hits Texas
"...Leach, R-Plano, and Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Bren­ham, introduced their "Texas Born-Alive Infant Protection Act" in a Capitol press conference...."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Reproductive Health Advocates Lay Out Legislative Agenda
“Trust. Respect. Access.” campaign combines progressive forces
"...Empowered by a few more progressive seats this session, reproductive rights and justice advocates at..."

March 6, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

A Peek Into the New Lege's Anti-Choice Plan
It can surely be worse
"...The Texas Legislature has spent the past decade crafting draconian abortion..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Heidi Group Heave-Hoed
State finally kicks incompetent anti-choice health provider to the curb
"..."It's about damn time," said Kathy Miller of the Texas Freedom Network, echoing the general consensus among pro-choice groups..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines
"...of a sobriety center in lieu of arrest, and approval of the city auditor's audit plan for 2019. See..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature

A New Pro-Choice Leader at NARAL Pro-Choice Texas
Aimee Arrambide takes over advocacy group
"...In a state as anti-choice as Texas, leading reproductive rights advocates to victory is..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Money for Nothing
Despite unprecedented taxpayer investment, state-funded CPCs deliver few services
"...Wenke were also sold a slew of other medically unproven information about abortion, including negative mental side effects and..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

State’s Teen Pregnancy Booklet Riddled With Anti-Choice Propaganda
Pregnant minors in foster care given medically inaccurate literature
"...If pregnant teenagers in Texas are hoping to get the facts about their abortion..."

April 19, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Next Anti-Choice Strategy?
Widening the A.G.'s authority to prosecute
"...was on hiatus from its attacks on abortion, they prove it's never too early to start conjuring up new..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines
"...Bye, Busby: After five years as executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Texas, Heather Busby is stepping down from her..."

March 16, 2018 News Feature

Paid Sick Leave: A Reproductive Justice Issue
It's not just about workers' rights
"...employees when they miss work due to health reasons, pro-choice advocates are reminding the public that the issue is..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

State Capitol Sexual Abuse Policies Remain a Work in Progress
After flood of allegations, House and Senate pressed to revise rules
"...Genevieve Cato felt excited about her new professional chapter when she started her first job in politics..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

"Repro Power" Takes Proactive Path in Reproductive Justice Fight
Groups to lobby City Council, Commissioners Court
"...It’s almost become the norm in Texas that when reproductive justice groups gather in the public..."

Sept. 28, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

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