Ex-Trump officials urge Abbott to declare border 'invasion' Former Trump administration officials are pressing Republican border governors to declare an “invasion” along the U The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022
Texas lieutenant governor eyes state’s own version of Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill Dan Patrick says he will prioritise passing a similar bill in the coming months The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022
Why Kim Kardashian and others are rallying to stop the ‘tragic’ execution of Melissa Lucio in Texas Supporters ranging from Kim Kardashian to Texas Republicans calling for halt to execution, Josh Marcus reports The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022
From self-proclaimed ‘socialist’ to ‘red pill’ anti-lockdown crusader: What are Elon Musk’s political beliefs? The Tesla and SpaceX tycoon has donated to both parties and attacked everyone from Joe Biden through Donald Trump to trade unions and ‘pronouns’, but underneath it all there is a consistent ideology, writes Io Dodds The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022
Texas pushes version of “Don’t Say Gay” Patrick said the bill would be a "top priority" and told supporters he is "DONE WITH DISNEY" over its opposition Salon · Apr 5, 2022
Melissa Lucio execution - latest: Expert argues woman is innocent as lawmakers cry ‘miscarriage of justice’ Latest developments in Melissa Lucio case The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022
Kim Kardashian urges clemency for domestic violence victim facing execution after ‘falsely’ saying she killed daughter Death penalty ‘should be banned when innocent people are suffering,’ Kardashian says The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022
Gov. Abbott sets June 14 election to replace Democrat Vela in Congress; Texas may see rare fight of incumbents WASHINGTON — Gov. Greg Abbott set a June 14 special election Monday to fill a South Texas congressional seat left vacant by last week’s sudden retirement of Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela. Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2022
Lawyers hope new evidence can stop Texas woman's execution Lawyers for a Texas woman who's denied she fatally beat her 2-year-old daughter are hopeful new evidence will stop her execution next month The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022
Off-duty Texas deputy killed in shooting near Houston An off-duty Texas deputy sheriff has been killed in a shooting on the northern outskirts of Houston The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022
Caseworkers: Texas order on trans kids handled differently Some child welfare workers in Texas say they’re quitting over a new directive that allows abuse investigations into parents of transgender kids The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022
Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 16 (March 31, 2022) Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Democratic Edition Ballotpedia · Mar 31, 2022
Texas Gov. Abbott receives $44.8 million, with a Greg Abbott PAC as top donor In Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott is the number one fundraiser in state politics in the 2022 election cycle so far. According to the most recent campaign finance reports made to the Texas Ethics Commission, the governor received $44,778,653 in total contributions and spent $37,930,300 between January 1, 2021 and February… Ballotpedia · Mar 31, 2022
It's a 'sad and scary time' for LGBTQ students and their families LOS ANGELES — Paria Hassouri feels fortunate that her family lives in California and not Texas, where the Republican governor recently issued a directive to investigate parents who seek "gender-transitioning procedures" for their minors. Los Angeles Times · Mar 31, 2022
Salon · Mar 29, 2022 Texas anti-trans law risks kids' lives I'm a Texas doctor who provides gender-affirming care. The GOP's ban will tear families apart — and cost lives
The Guardian - US · Mar 29, 2022 ‘Politics over safety’: the pro-gun laws giving Americans easier access to firearms Called ‘constitutional carry’ or ‘permitless carry’, the bills have been criticized by police and activists who say removing permits poses a safety risk
Salon · Mar 25, 2022 Texas AG calls Pride Week "illegal" Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday accused the Austin Independent School District of violating state law
The Guardian - US · Mar 24, 2022 Texas attorney general says school district’s Pride week ‘breaks state law’ Ken Paxton called district’s Pride week ‘sex education’ and claimed without parental consent it is against law
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022 Anger as Texas attorney general declares Pride Week ‘illegal’ ‘The Texas Legislature has made it clear that when it comes to sex education, parents – not school districts – are in charge,’ writes Ken Paxton
Inverse · Mar 24, 2022 Is this overlooked fact the real reason dinosaurs went extinct? In this edition of Inverse Daily, find the possible real reason dinosaurs went extinct, the American paranoia in the FBI’s Albert Einstein file, and more.
Zenger · Mar 23, 2022 Tornado Wreaks Havoc In New Orleans, Leaves At Least 1 Dead When the funnel was spotted, people in a city generally without basements had to look for shelter elsewhere.
Inverse · Mar 23, 2022 “We need to stop this now”: How tabletop RPGs raised $350,000 for trans charities Following an order targeting trans kids in Texas, game designer Rue Dickey organized a charity tabletop RPG bundle that exceeded all their expectations.
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022 Tornado rips through New Orleans and its suburbs, killing 1 A tornado tore through parts of New Orleans and its suburbs Tuesday night, flipping cars, ripping roofs off homes and killing at least one person in a region that was pummeled by Hurricane Katrina 17 years ago
Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2022 Texas governor signs disaster declaration for 16 counties ripped apart by tornadoes, storms DALLAS — Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a disaster declaration for 16 counties where severe storms swept through Monday, tearing open schools and leveling homes.
Texas Observer · Mar 22, 2022 Guardian of the Guard Jason Featherston, who has devoted more than half his life to the National Guard, is now the leading critic of Governor Greg Abbott’s border surge.