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Texas Democrats hope abortion ruling backlash will help in November elections

DALLAS — The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade has sounded the bell for a new round in the fight over abortion rights that will be staged in ballot boxes instead of courtrooms.

Tribune News Service · Jun 26, 2022

In an America divided by abortion, guns and COVID, California and Newsom seize the moment

LOS ANGELES — As his wife stood behind him and held back tears, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday called the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade sickening and beckoned women in other states to California, their “sanctuary” for free abortion care.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 25, 2022

How Are Texas Officials Responding to the End of ‘Roe’?

“Austin will, to the best of its ability, do all we can to protect our values and our people.”

Texas Observer · Jun 24, 2022

State Sen. Roland Gutierrez sues DPS for not releasing Uvalde shooting records

State and local Uvalde officials have fought the release of records that could provide clarity on the botched emergency response to the shooting that killed 19 children and two educators.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 22, 2022

Comedian zeroes in on the ‘dark’ humor of US politics, GOP leaders with satirical websites

Writer and creator Toby Morton, 51, never really focused on politics in his work, he tells Sheila Flynn. But the ‘insanity’ of the past few years gave him the idea to make satirical sites for high-profile Republicans – drawing the ire (or subscription) of their camps

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

Healthcare for Trans Kids Is Not Abuse

Two Mayo Clinic psychologists worry about what will happen to trangender youth if or when their health care is taken away.

Texas Observer · Jun 22, 2022

Texas mayors ask for special session on guns, mental health

DALLAS — More than a dozen mayors representing Texas’ biggest cities — including liberals and conservatives alike — asked Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday to call a special session and usher in legislation that would address guns and mental health.

Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2022

Uvalde school police chief “decided to place the lives of officers before the lives of children,” Texas DPS director says

Steve McCraw testified before a Texas Senate committee, laying blame on local police officers in Uvalde for not acting faster to save children during the school shooting.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 21, 2022

Texas Senate Democrats call again for a special session on gun safety in response to Uvalde shooting

The senators said they would support proposals like raising the age to legally own an assault weapon from 18 to 21, creating red flag laws and regulating private gun sales.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 20, 2022

Texas’s Greg Abbott has spent more than $3m busing migrants out of the state

Texas governor’s plan has been criticised as expensive publicity stunt by Democrats

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2022