Texas GOP tried to block Democrats from describing their voting restrictions as racist during debate. State Rep. Rafael Anchía says, “We have to call it […]
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Texas State Dem: GOP ‘Rigging The System’ On House Floor To Push Through Agenda
Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa tells Jonathan Capehart that Texas House Republicans were “12 to 15 members shy of reaching the constitutionally-required quorum” but are […]
Continue readingVoting Rights Activist: There Should Not Be A Recess With The Vote Under Attack
Voting rights remain in the balance as Texas Democrats continue their bold fight to battle voter suppression in their state, while promoting the passage of […]
Continue readingBack Home, Texas Dems Pledge To Keep Voting Rights Fight Going
Texas Democrats who fled their state to break quorum are taking their fight for voting rights back to their homestate under threat of being arrested. […]
Continue readingTexas Democrats Keep Pressure On Congress To Pass Voting Rights
After leaving their state to stop voter restrictions from becoming law, Texas Democrats are still turning the screws on lawmakers in Washington to pass national […]
Continue readingLabor Leader Dolores Huerta Praises ‘Courageous’ Activism Of Texas Dems
Labor leader and civil rights icon Dolores Huerta tells Ali Velshi how she thanked the Texas Democrats for their “sacrifices” in fighting for the voting […]
Continue readingTX Dem Invokes Grandmother’s Poll Tax In Voting Rights Push
Texas State Rep. Senfronia Thompson recalls how her grandmother bought poll tax in order to vote and talks about the “chilling effect” that the GOP […]
Continue readingThreatened With Arrest, Texas Dems Draw Courage From History’s Civil Rights Leaders
Texas State Rep. Jasmine Crockett talks about the illogic that exposes the disingenuousness of the voting restrictions being advanced by Texas Republicans, and expresses her […]
Continue readingCastro: Joe Manchin Heading To Texas GOP Fundraiser Sends The Wrong Message
As Texas Democrats continue to fight for voting protections, Sen. Joe Manchin plans to head to the state for a fundraiser with GOP donors. » […]
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