Texas
Battle’s not over in Texas: Anti-abortion bill challenged
September 30, 2013Republicans may have thought their anti-abortion bill had nailed the door shut on women's reproductive rights. But as the saying goes, it ain't over 'til it's over.
Read moreTed Cruz, Jesse Helms vs. the people, the vote
September 17, 2013Voting rights are a foundation for the realization of justice, equality, and freedom for everyone in our world and in our lives.
Read moreFight for 15 marchers rally in “right-to-work” Texas
September 5, 2013AUSTIN, Texas - Despite temperatures pushing the century mark, striking fast-food workers and their supporters rallied for fair wages in the capital of this so-called "right-to-work" state on Aug. 29.
Read moreTexas towns run dry as private water trumps public need
August 27, 2013Texas law allows landowners to pump as much water from their wells as they choose - with few restrictions - even if part of that water is siphoned from other landowners or neighboring towns.
Read moreCourt strikes down anti-immigrant housing law in Texas
July 23, 2013Beginning in 2006, the city of Farmers Branch, Texas, passed a series of housing ordinances designed to prevent undocumented immigrants from being able to rent apartments or homes.
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