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DNC to help lead nationwide protests against Republican redistricting plans
The Democratic National Committee and more than three dozen groups are planning events across 20 states on Saturday, ...
Liberal groups, DNC planning redistricting protests in 20 states
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) and aligned advocacy groups are planning Saturday protests against GOP redistricting efforts in Texas.  Nearly 50 events condemning a vote proposed by ...
Texas DA could face prison for weed smoking protest
A Texas district attorney could face a prison sentence for livestreaming herself smoking marijuana to protest a proposed ban ...
Texas redistricting: Political stunts rarely change outcomes
Headline-grabbing stunts rarely succeed in blocking legislation long-term. They generate media attention, rally the base, and ...
A week into their walkout, Texas Democrats are figuring out what to do next
Texas Democratic lawmakers expected to confront many uncertainties when they left the state in a last-ditch attempt to block ...
Texas House again fails to reach quorum amid Democrats' protest
Texas Democrats again defied Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and the state GOP and did not show up Friday for a vote on the controversial redistricting plan proposed by Republicans.
Texas agency warns toxic shale drilling wastewater threatens top oil fields
A Texas agency overseeing 13 million acres of state land is warning that toxic waste fluid from shale drilling threatens to ...
Texas AG Ken Paxton Files Lawsuit To Vacate Seats Of 13 Democrats Who Fled State
The lawsuit from Paxton is one of several ways Texas officials have pressured Democrats to return to the state for a vote on ...