Dems in Texas are truly competitive Democrat James Talarico is consistently leading in the polls over Ken Paxton, which is unheard of in recent decades Salon · Sep 18
“Uncharted territory”: Two months from Election Day, Democrats in Texas are truly competitive Democrat James Talarico is consistently leading in the polls over Ken Paxton, which is unheard of in recent decades. National forecasters are calling Texas a tie, or else giving the advantage to the Democrat. The Texas Tribune · Sep 17
I met the darkest parts of myself during postpartum psychosis. The Lindsay Clancy trial meant I couldn’t stay silent IN FOCUS: Moms who have been closely following the Lindsay Clancy murder trial reflect on their experiences of postpartum mental health crises and tell Rhian Lubin why the case has them speaking out about the failures of America’s maternal healthcare system The Independent UK · Aug 28
Texas’ 33rd Congressional District Democratic runoff: Who is running and what to know The primary between predecessor and successor arose from a combination of redistricting and Allred’s move to exit the U.S. Senate race to make way for Rep. Jasmine Crockett. The Texas Tribune · May 6
Illinois dad missing since Thanksgiving as strange behaviors and body cam footage only add to the mystery After a car wreck, he vanished without a trace. We Got This Covered · Jan 7
Texas Democrats fill every state and federal race on 2026 ballot, a first for either party Texas Majority PAC and the Texas Democratic Party recruited 104 candidates to fill uncontested races. Gov. Greg Abbott’s strategist said it amounts to a gimmick “if they don’t back it up with serious resources.” The Texas Tribune · Dec 17, 2025
Wenne Alton Davis death: Marvelous Mrs Maisel star, 60, hit and killed by car while crossing street Actor was hit by an S.U.V in Midtown Manhattan on Monday night The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Actress Loses Her Life While Crossing The Street In NYC Wenne Alton Davis suffered severe trauma to the head and body after being the victim of a fatal collision in New York City. Bored Panda · Dec 11, 2025
Women’s rights crusader and ex-Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards dies at 67 Cecile Richards led Planned Parenthood for 12 years, from 2006 to 2018 The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2025
Free speech or political intimidation? A jury says this Trump Train organizer crossed the line. Eliazar Cisneros was accused of organizing and participating in a Trump Train that used harassment and intimidation to prevent others from exercising their support for a candidate. The Texas Tribune · Sep 26, 2024
Texas jury finds one ‘Trump Train’ driver liable for encircling 2020 Biden-Harris bus Those onboard the bus had alleged they were ‘terrorised’ for over 90 minutes and calling 911 also did not yield any help The Guardian - US · Sep 23, 2024
Jury clears all but one defendant in Texas “Trump Train” trial Six Trump supporters were accused of intimidating a Biden campaign bus in 2020. Both plaintiffs and defendants saw Monday’s verdict as a victory. The Texas Tribune · Sep 23, 2024
Federal Trial Begins Over Trump Supporters' Harassment Of Biden-Harris Campaign Bus Federal trial set to begin over 'Trump Train' incident where Biden-Harris campaign bus was harassed by Trump supporters in Texas, leading to allegations of... Top News · Sep 9, 2024
Trial begins in alleged ‘Trump Train’ ambush of Biden-Harris bus in 2020 Plaintiffs in lawsuit allege they were terrorized for more than 90 minutes as at least 40 vehicles encircled the bus The Guardian - US · Sep 9, 2024
The Texas Tribune · Sep 6, 2024 After four years, Wendy Davis’ lawsuit against “Trump Train” goes to trial A jury will decide if a group of Trump supporters violated state and federal law when they allegedly harassed a Biden campaign bus on a Texas highway in 2020, frightening those on board.
The Texas Tribune · Jul 24, 2024 Allred and Texas Dems bundle resources across the ballot The statewide Democratic project will allow candidates across the ballot to share data and coordinate on grassroots operations.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 6, 2024 New Texas Democratic group hopes to pump millions into neglected party infrastructure The new outfit is hoping that its long-term plan will eventually help Democrats become more competitive in statewide races.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 4, 2024 After overlooking O’Rourke, national Democrats show early confidence in Allred Six years after Beto O’Rourke nearly toppled Ted Cruz, Democrats outside Texas are expressing confidence in Colin Allred’s 2024 challenge.
Ballotpedia · Mar 25, 2024 Three school board members face recalls in 2024 over district book policies Welcome to the Monday, March 25, Brew.
Ballotpedia · Mar 19, 2024 Washington’s Democratic-controlled Legislature approves historic number of GOP-backed ballot initiatives Welcome to the Tuesday, March 19, Brew.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 ‘Trump Train’ lawsuit finally settled San Marcos city agreed to pay $175k to former Biden campaign staff
The Texas Tribune · Oct 18, 2023 San Marcos forced to pay $175,000 to Wendy Davis, other Democrats after “Trump Train” incident Four people on a Biden campaign bus accused police of ignoring requests for help as they drove on Interstate 35 surrounded by Trump supporters. They alleged that officers “joked about the victims and their distress.” A second lawsuit related to the incident remains pending.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 27, 2023 A Texas county that borders New Mexico is the latest to consider an abortion travel ban Cochran County commissioners meet Thursday to discuss the ban. Abortion-rights supporters say the bans are unenforceable and meant to stoke fear.
Capital & Main · Aug 28, 2023 Despite Setbacks, Activists Score Victories in Texas Fight Over Tax Breaks for Fossil Fuel Industry Following watchdog's advice, senators shrink tax giveaway program for oil and gas.
WEKU · Jun 21, 2023 In 'The Fight for Midnight,' a teen boy confronts the abortion debate Dan Solomon's YA novel The Fight for Midnight takes place during former Texas state lawmaker Wendy Davis' filibuster of a bill that would restrict access to abortion. The protagonist is a teen boy.