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Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Austin State Rep. Gina Hinojosa from the intro: https://x.com/GinaForAustin/status/1913646263075062273?t=5d0u-Di48t87m0NE8l1aTA&s=03Will that reported threat by Texas House Democrats to undermine all of the Republican majority's constitutional amendments for the rest of the session for refusing to let the voters decide on private school vouchers materialize? House Speaker Dustin Burrows may have blinked yesterday: https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/texas-speaker-pulls-constitutional-amendments-after-reported-democratic-threat/SB 31 - the abortion clarification bill - has passed out of a Senate committee after undergoing amendments to address concerns about its potential to revive harsh, ancient abortion laws and to criminalize people seeking abortions for themselves: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/04/22/texas-abortion-bill-clarification/Houston U.S. Congressman Al Green was the target of racist commentary on a Christian podcast this week by Tennessee Republican Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/diana-harshbarger-al-green-racism-b2737024.htmlElon Musk, weary of criticism for his assault on American governmental institutions, says he's stepping away from DOGE next month to refocus on Tesla - which has seen a 71%, $2 billion drop in revenue over the last year: https://www.axios.com/2025/04/22/elon-musk-doge-tesla-earnings-callEarly voting starts today in the May 3 election - see your local county website for a sample ballot to study beforehand, and get your questions about voting answered at GoVoteTexas.org.Progress Texas is proud to join several of our esteemed advocacy allies in supporting the Barbara Jordan Voting Rights Act: https://progresstexas.org/release-voting-rights-advocates-cheer-barbara-jordan-texas-voting-rights-actWe're proud to welcome Mayor Ron Nirenberg as our guest for a live podcast taping in San Antonio on May 6! Please join us for a fun fundraising gathering of progressives at our Party For Progress - tickets are here: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/sanantonio_mixerThe merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Goodies at https://store.progresstexas.org/.We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at https://bsky.app/profile/progresstexas.bsky.social.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org.
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Show off your Lone Star spirit with a free "Remember the Alamo" hat with an annual subscription to The Texan: https://thetexan.news/subscribe/The Texan's Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.This week on The Texan's “Weekly Roundup,” the team discusses:Senate passes SB 2Abbott Outlines Property Tax Relief, School Choice, Water Infrastructure as Emergency Items in State of the State AddressPublic Education Funding, School Choice 'Billionaires' Feature in Texas House Democrats' Response to Abbott's State of the StateTurbulent Ties: Donald Trump and Chip Roy Navigate Frenetic RelationshipTrump and Abbott Executive Orders on Border Security, Illegal Immigration Take EffectEfforts to Legalize Gambling in Texas Face Senate Roadblock After Gaining Ground in 2023Lawmakers File Texas Constitutional Amendment to Remove Legislature's Authority to Regulate Firearms
Happy new year! It's already been a busy start to 2025 in Houston, so host Raheel Ramzanali is recapping some of the big news of the week with Monica Flores Richart, education activist and attorney, and Charles Blain, conservative commentator from the Urban Reform Institute. Plus, they're making bold predictions for 2025 by filling out their Houston bingo cards — from potential new taxes at City Hall, new laws from the 89th Texas State Legislative session, wild weather, and so much more! Death toll in New Orleans attack rises to 15; suspect lived in Houston Here are ways Houstonians can help victims of New Orleans attack that killed 15 and injured dozens HISD now projecting a $250 million budget deficit. Here's what to know. Houston ISD lost more than 30,000 students in past decade as charter, suburban enrollment grew What does John Whitmire have to show for his first year as Houston mayor? Harris County's New District Attorney Has Big Plans Texas Legislature will approve school vouchers and boost public education funds next year, Abbott says Houston Rep. Gene Wu to lead Texas House Democrats through GOP-dominated legislative session What Trump 2.0 Means for Houston 'Polar vortex' on the way to the U.S. Here's what that means for Southeast Texas Beyoncé Teases Mystery 2025 Project: Here's Why Fans Are Convinced It's a ‘Cowboy Carter' Tour Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Instagram @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The Texas Houses Speaker race now appears to be an effort by the upper-echelon of wealthy lobbyists to save Dave Phelan as speaker which begs the question: What's in it for them?Mike Toomey, an elite huge money lobbyist, is very competent but reading this story, one is forced to wonder how it goes without notice that all these things only need reform because Dade Phelan has done the opposite as speaker. Why re-elect the guy who failed and is suddenly now going to implement the changes that most have known were needed, including Toomey, for some time?Former Phelan ally Trent Ashby endorses David Cook for speaker.Texas House Democrats snub TMF and elect Gene “Boo-Hoo” Wu as caucus chairman in a notable swing leftwards. Wu is someone who needs very close scrutiny but seems a perfect representation of today's pro-Chinese communist Democrat Party.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Lt. Gov. Patrick and Sen. Charles Perry to lead effort to ban all THC from sale in Texas.Major victory for the Constitution and all business owners, shareholders, partners, etc: Horrible FINCIN “Beneficial Ownership” reporting stopped by federal judge with nationwide injuction.50 North Texas teachers flagged in statewide test cheating scandal. You can see the full list of teachers at this story.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com
Texas House Democrats are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to increase public school funding, while Abbott is criticizing them for opposing legislation last year that tied increased funding to his pet project — school vouchers. The Austin American-Statesman reported the Democrats sent a letter, written by Rep. Jon Rosenthal, D-Houston, calling for a 30-day special session focused on both increasing per-student funding and investing more in school safety. A number of Texas school districts are facing funding shortages for the 2024-25 school year budgets after no additional school funding was approved during the last legislative session,...Article Link
Texas House Democrats are now pushing their own school funding bill in the Special Session, which does not include school vouchers.And the community came together in Forest Hills last night to remember a beloved school employee who was killed. KRLD All Local - October 20, 2023
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Republicanism is about dispersing power and opposing its concentration in any one person or institution – so why have Texas Republicans, from legislators to the governor to Supreme Court justices, punted so often and been afraid to act on the clear wrongs in the Texas Disaster Act? Is it political cowardice, ignorance, or a desire to have such power? No matter the answer, we are not well served by all the dancing around the fundamental problems shown by Abbott's use of the Disaster Act, for many years, to amass centralized power.Brad Johnson, of The Texan, covers this issue as well as it has been covered in: Constitutionality of State Disaster Powers Remains Unaddressed by Texas Supreme Court.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas House Democrats take advantage of Republican in-action on property tax relief with their own vote-buying planthat will get good press. It's an effective campaign strategy except for one thing: Renters, as a cohort, don't vote in nearly as significant numbers as do homeowners.And, other news of Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
Back in July, Texas House Democrats left the state and headed to Washington D.C. in order to deny Republicans the quorum needed to pass voting restrictions in order to suppress the vote. Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett (representing the 100th District) was one of those legislators, and she joins the show today, still holding strong in D.C., while some of her colleagues have decided to return to Texas therefore reinstating quorum. She explains that while she hopes they're onto something she doesn't yet understand, she wants to know why they'd potentially assist in passing legislation that includes provisions directly targeting their county and constituents. She also discusses the possibility of federal lawsuits against the state of Texas for passing such restrictive legislation, infringing on citizens' right to vote. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com
They walked out over a voting bill. Now, as Texas House Democrats return and the session resumes, what comes next? Republicans say Senate Bill One is needed voting reform. Democrats say it further disenfranchises against marginalized Texans. But right now, that bill appears to be on the fast track again, we’ll have the latest. Also […]
Governor Andrew Cuomo resigns amid eleven sexual harassment allegations against him. The Taliban takes over Afghanistan after Biden removes U.S. Troops. Nancy Pelosi is standing behind Gavin Newsom as his recall reelection approaches. Regardless what the media tells you about Covid I gave you the real deal on whats going on as the Democrats, "Cherry Pick" events on where Covid can spread. Moderate Democrats stand up to Nancy Pelosi, and the Texas Supreme Court says Texas House Democrats can be arrested. Also on the program, Oregon Governor lowers the bar on High School requirements, Minneapolis police will have less traffic stops and the University of Wisconsin removes a "racist rock" on campus.
A new mask mandate in Dallas County; Dallas eateries to comply with mask mandate; Law enforcement to start rounding up missing Texas House Democrats; Texas state Sen. Carol Alvarado's 15-hour filibuster ends
On this week's edition of The Texan's Weekly Roundup podcast, our team covers a lawsuit brought by Democrats against Governor Abbott and Speaker Phelan, updates on arrest warrants for absent lawmakers, fissures among Texas House Democrats, a Senate filibuster of GOP-backed election reform, funding for the legislature restored after threats from Abbott, developments in Republican efforts to ban gender modification procedures for children, school districts implementing mask mandates in defiance of the governor's orders, trillions spent on an infrastructure package in D.C., the ongoing battle between a county judge and commissioner in Dallas County, and how localities are seeking to implement mask mandates of their own.
It has been a week of open defiance to Gov. Greg Abbott's orders banning cities, counties, and school districts from mandating masks and taking other precautions to contain the spread of coronavirus. Plus, a dramatic filibuster of the elections bill unfolded in the Texas Senate while Texas House Democrats continue to deny GOP leadership a quorum. Connect with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Ed and Lee talk about huge spending bills passing the Senate with the trillion dollar Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and then a Democrat reconciliation bill which proposed another three and a half trillion dollars. They also discuss those wacky road warrior Texas House Democrats who now have warrants out for their arrest and the current deteriorating situation in Afghanistan. Lee tells us all why air conditioning has been bad for America.Email us at comments@letsthinkpodcast and follow us on twitter @LetsThinkPodca2
Today on Boston Public Radio: Chuck Todd updates us on the latest political headlines, from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' response to rising COVID-19 cases to the Senate's passage of the infrastructure bill. Todd is the moderator of “Meet The Press” on NBC, host of “Meet The Press Daily” on MSNBC and the political director for NBC News. Next, we ask listeners how they stay cool during the summer months. Andrea Cabral discusses former acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen's claim that former President Donald Trump asked him to provide a legal strategy to overturn the results of the 2020 election. She also talks about the Texas House Democrats who are now facing arrest warrants after fleeing the state to protest a restrictive voting measure. Cabral is the former Suffolk County sheriff and Massachusetts secretary of public safety. She's currently the CEO of the cannabis company Ascend. Ali Noorani discusses the experiences of teen immigrants in emergency centers, and the anti-immigration Republicans who are falsely claiming that immigrants are bringing COVID-19 into southern states. Noorani is President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Immigration Forum. His latest book is "There Goes the Neighborhood: How Communities Overcome Prejudice and Meet the Challenge of American Immigration.” Jared Bowen highlights the local arts and cultural institutions that have mask mandates or are requiring proof of vaccination. He also previews this week's edition of Open Studio. Bowen is GBH's executive arts editor and the host of Open Studio. Senator Ed Markey discusses the Senate's passage of the infrastructure bill, sharing the bill's climate projects. He also explains how the infrastructure bill would affect Massachusetts. We end the show by talking with listeners about the return of pre-pandemic levels of traffic.
Senators Joe Manchin and Krysten Sinema say they might not support a budget bill with a $3.5 trillion price tag, but Democrats in the House won't support the bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure package unless the larger bill passes, too. We spoke with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal about how House progressives are thinking about these two crucial bills. America is facing two major heat waves in the Pacific Northwest and in the eastern and central U.S. Abroad, there are wildfires burning in Canada, Russia, Greece, Algeria, Turkey, and Italy, all fueled by extreme heat and dry vegetation, and causing evacuations and mass destruction. And in headlines: rebel Tigray and Oromo forces announce an alliance against Ethiopia's government, Texas House Democrats may face arrest for their exodus, and NASA's next space suit is delayed. Show Notes: NYT: “Hidden Toll of the Northwest Heat Wave: Hundreds of Extra Deaths” – https://nyti.ms/2U8rREe For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Embattled New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has resigned amid sexual harassment allegations and an impeachment probe. Arrest warrants have been issued for 52 Texas House Democrats who broke quorum. And passions are high over the fate of beloved British alpaca Geronimo.
Kat Cammack, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Florida, co-chair of the House Pro-life Caucus, and member of the Homeland Security Committee, discusses why Congress should reject the Senate infrastructure bill and Speaker Nancy Pelosi's extreme abortion agenda. Connor Semelsberger, FRC's Director of Federal Affairs for Life and Human Dignity, talks about FRC's public comment to the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposed reversal of the abortion surcharge rule. Jonathan Saenz, President of Texas Values, discusses Texas Governor Greg Abbott calling a second special session after Texas House Democrats fled the state to avoid voting. David Closson, FRC's Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, shares new resources from the Center for Biblical Worldview. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support
Ashli Babbitt's family and more special guests join this powerful broadcast, so tune in and share this link!Texas House Democrats who fled the state last month to avoid voting on an election reform bill filed a lawsuit against Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) and other GOP leaders on Friday, claiming Abbott's threat to arrest them is causing them “embarrassment,” as well as “distress” and “anxiety.”The complaint, filed by 22 of the House Democrats on Friday, alleges that since they fled to Washington, D.C. last month, Democrats have been “deprived of liberty for substantial periods of time, suffered much anxiety and distress over separation from their families, and much discomfort and embarrassment.”
Republicans wish Texas House Democrats would get out of the way and stop blocking an agenda from moving forward in Austin while President Biden wants Gov. Greg Abbott to get out of the way of an effective response to coronavirus. Connect with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Republican lawmakers in Texas seem obsessed with passing extreme voter suppression legislation, banning critical race theory and outlawing abortion outright. In protest, Texas House Democrats have fled the state en masse and are making national news while camped out in the U.S. capital. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has threatened to arrest legislators when they return from Washington, D.C., *and* vowed to call special session after special session until the elections bill passes. On Saturday, July 31, thousands of people descended upon the Texas Capitol with signs demanding lawmakers “Protect Voting Rights," “End the Filibuster” and “Say No to Jim Crow."So … what the heck is happening in Texas?! If you haven't been following along, don't worry—we've got you covered in this week's edition of “On the Issues,” 15 Minutes of Feminism. (Okay, 17 minutes!) Helping us to sort out what the heck is happening in Texas is: Texas state Representative Donna Howard, one of the Democrats that fled the state. She represents Texas's own district 48, based in Austin. She's an Austin native, has served in the Texas House of Representatives since 2006, and is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and State Affairs Committee, as well as the chair of the Women's Health Caucus. Roxy Szal, Ms. magazine's digital editor and a co-producer for “On the Issues." She's been reporting on the ground from Texas and can weigh in status of democracy in the Lone Star State.Check out this episode's landing page at MsMagazine.com for a full transcript, links to articles referenced in this episode, further reading and ways to take action.Tips, suggestions, pitches? Get in touch with us at ontheissues@msmagazine.com.Support the show (http://msmagazine.com)
On The Texan's "Weekly Roundup" podcast, the team gives updates and details enforcement actions that have — and haven't — been utilized to bring the still-missing Texas House Democrats back to Austin. Additionally, the reporting team discusses a state senator's attempt to strip the governor of power, UT's plan to exit the Big 12, the results of the special election in Texas' 6th Congressional District, the National Guard assisting at the border, CRT in the Austin police department, STAAR test results, COVID-19 numbers, and more.
On July 12th, Texas House Democrats boarded two planes headed for Washington DC in a last-ditch effort to deny Republicans the quorum they would need to pass restrictive voting measures during a special legislative session. The Democratic exodus not only stalled the GOP-led election bills, it also delayed Texas Governor Greg Abbott's longer agenda for this special session, including legislation to ban trans youth in sports, further limit access to reproductive healthcare, and dictate how U.S. race history can be taught in school. The Texas Democrats who fled said they aren't returning until the special session expires on August 6, but Governor Greg Abbott said he will continue calling special sessions into next year. Joining us to talk about this legislative stand off is Sarah Labowitz, policy and advocacy director at the ACLU of Texas.
This week, Jim talks with Washington, D.C. based political journalist Jonathan Tilove about his reporting on Texas House Democrats’ strategy in the final weeks of their quorum breaking trip to Washington.
On Monday President Biden hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi in the Oval Office, where he announced that the U.S. combat mission in Iraq will conclude at the end of 2021. The President adding that American troops will continue to train and assist Iraqi forces in the fight against ISIS. Meanwhile, the timetable is still set for military operations in Afghanistan to be over by August. So is the war on terror finally coming to an end? Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) weighs in on what it means for America's foreign policy. It has been over two weeks since the Texas House Democrats fled their state for Washington, DC to prevent quorum and block Republican voting legislation from being passed into law. They also appealed to Congress to take action protecting voting rights at the federal level. Back home, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has warned he plans to arrest the Democrats who left the state and assured the public he will continue calling special sessions until the voting rights legislation is put to a vote. One of those State Representatives, Democrat Harold Dutton Jr., joins to discuss why he has returned to Texas, the conversations he has had with Republicans about his issues with the legislation and the importance of election integrity and ensuring that voting laws make it easier for Texans to vote. Plus, commentary by Guy Benson, host of the Guy Benson Show.
On Monday President Biden hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi in the Oval Office, where he announced that the U.S. combat mission in Iraq will conclude at the end of 2021. The President adding that American troops will continue to train and assist Iraqi forces in the fight against ISIS. Meanwhile, the timetable is still set for military operations in Afghanistan to be over by August. So is the war on terror finally coming to an end? Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) weighs in on what it means for America's foreign policy. It has been over two weeks since the Texas House Democrats fled their state for Washington, DC to prevent quorum and block Republican voting legislation from being passed into law. They also appealed to Congress to take action protecting voting rights at the federal level. Back home, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has warned he plans to arrest the Democrats who left the state and assured the public he will continue calling special sessions until the voting rights legislation is put to a vote. One of those State Representatives, Democrat Harold Dutton Jr., joins to discuss why he has returned to Texas, the conversations he has had with Republicans about his issues with the legislation and the importance of election integrity and ensuring that voting laws make it easier for Texans to vote. Plus, commentary by Guy Benson, host of the Guy Benson Show.
Trey Martinez Fischer is a State Representative for the San Antonio-area House District 116. Many Texans may also know Fischer as one of the Texas House Democrats who broke quorum, flying to Washington, D.C. earlier this month to protest certain bills under consideration by the Texas House. In today's episode, Rep. Fischer calls in to discuss the Democrats' trip to D.C., their meetings with Vice President Kamala Harris and other D.C. Democrats, and what the next step is in their fight over voting rights. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support
John visits with Curtis Houck from Newsbusters about the Texas House Democrats who fled to Washington D.C. instead of doing their jobs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Texas House Democrats in Washington breaking quorum to stop elections legislation had their plans complicated by positive covid tests this past week. Meantime, Gov. Greg Abbott says he will absolutely not reinstate mask mandates despite rising cases of coronavirus. Connect with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apparently, Jen Psaki thinks Americans are not smart enough to catch her flip-flopping on the facts about what she actually says! Last week, she clearly said, "We're flagging problematic posts for Facebook that spread disinformation. We're working with doctors and medical experts…who are popular with their audience with accurate information, … so, we're helping get trusted content out there.” So now she is saying they “have not asked Facebook to block any individual posts”. America's entire electrical grid is in very poor shape. Those massive transmission tower systems are old and are not being rapidly rebuilt (think “infrastructure”). Our systems of electric generation can be both haphazardous and problematic (remember the 2021 Texas Freeze). As of March 18, 2021, the U.S. Energy Information Administration, reports our primary ways of generating electricity are 1.) natural gas - 40%, 2.) nuclear energy - 20%, 3.) coal - 19%, 4.) wind - 8.4%, 5.) hydropower (dams) - 7.3%, 6.) solar - 2.3%, 7.) biomass - 1.4%, and 8.) geothermal - 0.4%. Even so, the Socialist-Democrats, including the Biden Administration, wants to force the automobile industry to only produce products which would have zero emissions output by 2025!Our American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Denise Arthur, do not think it is funny to get sick with the Coronavirus. But they do think there are a lot of very odd things going on with those Texas House Democrats — all to avoid having to vote and lose on some Texas Election Reform Bills! Thus, they fled out of Texas, in mass, on private chartered planes, with at least one case of beer and no masks. What they did is NOT for “the cause of democracy”! It specifically was to block democratic rule in the Texas House of Representatives! In addition, a big question is if they were all vaccinated and none have any symptoms, why were they tested for COVI-19? WOW! So older generations were told to save money for their retirement and senior years, and apparently a lot of them did! The Wall Street Journal reports, “Baby boomers and older Americans have spent decades accumulating an enormous stockpile of money. At the end of this year's first quarter, Americans age 70 and above had a net worth of nearly $35 trillion, according to Federal Reserve data.” Needless to say, the Biden Administration and the Socialist-Democrat Members of Congress want a big chunk of that money for themselves!People are making personal decisions about getting vaccinated based upon “risk/benefit” calculations. In other words, do my age, my health, and the size of my community make me more likely to get COVID-19 or less likely to do so. Older people living in bigger, more densely populated communities are probably going to get vaccinated. Younger people, especially if living in more rural communities are not. Using a pronoun for a person which is not that person's “preferred gender” has been made a violation of law in a number of states, as well as by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights provisions. California had such a provision in its long-term care facility code (HSC § 1439.51). This meant caregivers in long-term care facilities could be fined $1,000 and a year in prison. With a 3-0 ruling, a California Court of Appeal has struck down this pronoun provision saying it violates the 1st Amendment Right of Free Speech because it was restricting speech based upon the content of that speech. This is a very specific ruling on California law, but it is encouraging.
Teri Netterville and Denise Arthur do not think it is funny to get sick with the Coronavirus. But they do think there are a lot of very odd things going on with those Texas House Democrats — all to avoid having to vote and lose on some Texas Election Reform Bills! Thus, they fled out of Texas, in mass, on private chartered planes, with at least one case of beer and no masks. What they did is NOT for “the cause of democracy”! It specifically was to block democratic rule in the Texas House of Representatives! In addition, a big question is if they were all vaccinated and none have any symptoms, why were they tested for COVI-19?
In this episode of Mixing Church and State God's Way, Dr. Scarborough discusses the Texas House Democrats who fled the state and flew to DC. They left because they knew they couldn't win, revealing that had they been defending the Alamo, they likely would have abandoned it.
In this episode, we discuss the Billionaire Space Race and the fact that the spacecraft that Jeff Bezos launched resembled a giant phallus. We also talk about Texas House Democrats, their effort to fight against voter suppression, and Senator Lindsey Graham's reaction and we give our thoughts on the relationship between capitalism and Japan's need for the Olympics to go forward in spite of the presence of COVID-19 in the Olympic Village. For more information, visit us at http://www.nybfpodcast.com
SAN JUAN, Texas - Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa recently spoke at a luncheon hosted by Hidalgo County Tejano Democrats and LUPE Votes.The event was organized to show support for Democrats in the Texas House of Representatives who have broken quorum in the current special session in Austin. Most of the 58 Democrats are now in Washington, D.C., to urge U.S. senators to pass a federal law that would supersede voting restriction legislation Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is trying to get passed at the state level. Hinojosa said the Texas House Democrats were being asked to make a quorum so Texas House Republicans could vote “to pass Jim Crow legislation, to deprive their own constituents of the right to vote.”How can they ask our people to do that, Hinojosa asked. He said that it would be like having one's family lined up to face a firing squad, “and the guys that are going to shoot your family said, can you load up the weapons for us?”The luncheon was held at Azure Bistro in San Juan. Other speakers at the event were Juan Maldonado of Hidalgo County Tejano Democrats and Danny Diaz of LUPE Votes. They said their communities fully support the Texas House Democrats that broke quorum. “We applaud efforts from our delegation to preserve our voting rights and resist Senate Bill 1 and House Bill 15,” Maldonado told the Rio Grande Guardian. The attached podcast features Hinojosa's speech.
Today is an Epic Day! We invited Tracy Gamble on the show, and guess what... she decides to bring her own guest! Christopher Lee, the Chamber of Commerce's Director of Governmental Affairs dives into the impact of the Texas House Democrats leaving their post to block passage of GOP-backed voting restrictions. We learn its impact on Frisco. We discuss campaign reports and wait for this..... ETHICS! We answer the burning question of why the City Council votes on their own ethics complaints. We give a run down on The Rail Districts Arts & Wine Walk! A must go event! We get sucked back into Weather Villain Movies and make a connection with Bull Durham and local politics.
Sarah and her dear father discuss the Texas House Democrats fleeing the state to oppose election reform bills being proposed during the special session. Got any questions for Sarah? Email the show: sarahsloanshow@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode 27: Texas House Democrats, “Forget the Alamo, ” Joe Manchin and Chief NoakesHello Fort Worth and welcome to another episode of the Fort Worth Freedom Review.We are a show about local politics that aims to get more people engaged in local issues.Today I am here with Amber Sosa, Christopher Rose & Thomas Moore to discuss the Texas House Democrats leaving the state to fight the voter suppression bill and being branded fugitives. All of the resources used will be provided below in the show notes.This podcast is made possible by The Justice Reform League, a Fort Worth based non-profit. You can sign up for our newsletter and get updates on FW political news and deep dives into local issues at our website www.justicereformleague.orgFeel free to contact us if you have any episode ideas or additional stories you would like us to cover on Twitter at @FWReview and at FWFreedomReview@gmail.com .Music by Anthony Sosa Newsletter Signup: https://justicereformleague.substack.com/ Might in Flighthttps://www.fwweekly.com/2021/07/14/might-in-flight/What's in the new voting restriction legislation introduced in the Texas House and Senatehttps://www.texastribune.org/2021/07/08/texas-voting-bill-special-session/Who is footing the bill for Texas Democrats' weeks long exodus to block the voting bill?https://www.texastribune.org/2021/07/14/who-paying-texas-democrats-walkout-voting/Texas Democrats land in Washington, D.C., and promise to stay out of Texas until after special legislative session ends Aug. 6https://www.texastribune.org/2021/07/12/texas-democrats-leave-texas-voting-bill/State museum canceled book event examining slavery's role in Battle of the Alamo after Texas GOP leaders complained, authors sayhttps://www.texastribune.org/2021/07/01/texas-forget-the-alamo-book-event-canceled/Texas state history museum abruptly cancels speech by authors of new book on the Alamohttps://theweek.com/news/1002212/texas-state-history-museum-abruptly-cancels-speech-by-authors-of-new-book-on-the-alamoSen. Joe Manchin, key Democratic holdout on federal voting protections, coming to Texas for fundraiser hosted by several GOP donorshttps://www.google.com/amp/s/www.texastribune.org/2021/07/15/joe-manchin-texas-fundraiser-republicans/amp/Fort Worth police chief sees few positives in possible citizen review board expected to be presented this fallhttps://www.wfaa.com/mobile/article/news/local/fort-worth-police-chief-on-possible-citizen-review-board-expected-to-be-presented-this-fall/287-58a9ca70-7fd4-4b5d-bdfd-6b6d4ecb4359
There's no end in sight to this political standoff. Texas House Democrats remain in D.C. Austin remains at a standstill. The inevitable is likely only delayed. But is there any room for compromise? Will this legislation change how you vote? And what's up with that case of Miller Lite on the bus with Democrats? Wheeler took off to put his feet in the sand for a few days leaving Whitely on his own to pop the top on a Miller Lite with the youngest member of the Texas legislature, state Rep. James Tallarico. In this episode, state Rep. Craig Goldman, a Fort Worth Republican, also joined Y'all-itics to talk about the lonely days in the legislature and the backchannel conversations that the GOP is having with Democrats in D.C.
On July 12, Texas House Democrats packed their bags and headed for the nation's capital in a high-profile effort to block passage of GOP-backed voting restrictions.Democrats hoped their exodus would break what's called a quorum — the minimum number of lawmakers needed to conduct business — so Republicans couldn't pass legislation that could ban drive-thru and 24-hour voting, among other sweeping restrictions.The move quickly garnered condemnation from Republican officials, who vowed to do what they could to compel Democrats back to Austin. Democrats, meanwhile, hoped to leverage the national attention and advocate for a pair of federal voting bills.Join your host Sean Reynolds, owner of Summit Properties NW and Reynolds & Kline Appraisal as he takes a look at this developing topic.Support the show (https://buymeacoff.ee/seattlepodcast)
Stalemate On this special edition of the show, Scott reports from Washington on the latest in the standoff between Texas House Democrats who fled the state to delay an elections bill and GOP leadership demanding they return. Connect with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The quorum busting impasse at the capitol continues, and the Governor’s promising to arrest absent lawmakers. Governor Greg Abbott joins us today. Texas House Democrats say their decision to leave the capitol and break up a quorum was a last ditch effort to stop restrictive changes to voting laws. Governor Abbot promising to keep calling […]
President Joe Biden urged Congress to pass federal voting rights legislation during a speech in Philadelphia. Biden called the issue a “test of our time” and said “we are facing the most significant test of our democracy since the Civil War.” The speech came as Texas House Democrats fled the state and traveled to Washington, D.C. in an effort to halt state Republicans from passing a new restrictive voting law. Beto O’Rourke is a former Democratic U.S. Representative from Texas. He tells Anderson Cooper the Texas delegation has been able to “galvanize the conscious of this country” and “ get us focused on the issue of voting rights.” Plus, Michael Wollf, author of the new book “Landslide,” joins AC360 to discuss former President Trump’s lies about the election, his relationship with Rudy Giuliani and his post-presidency life at Mar-a-Lago. Airdate: July 13, 2021 Guests: Beto O’Rourke Michael WolffTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
On this episode, Jason revisits Democratic criticism of a Georgia voting law that resulted in moving the MLB All-Star game from Atlanta to Denver. Then, he brings on the stupid with the Texas House Democrats who flew to Washington, D.C. in order to keep Republicans from passing new election laws. Later, Jason is joined by Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Secretary Pompeo discusses how attending West Point at 18-years-old changed the trajectory of his life, his most fond memories from Serving in Congress, and his most proud accomplishments from serving in the Trump administration. Keep up with Jason on Twitter: @jasoninthehouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Texas House Democrats Flee the State Plus, under pressure from activists and civil rights leaders, President Joe Biden has called for a new coalition to defend voting rights. Pollution from the Cane Sugar Harvest in Florida is Making Residents Sick Residents in western Palm Beach Country are challenging sugar companies with a lawsuit in federal court claiming that pollution from cane burning is damaging their health. Why Shohei Ohtani Matters for the Future of Major League Baseball This season, Shohei Ohtani has shown how exciting it is to watch a player excel on the mound and at the plate.
On Wednesday's Houston Matters: One day after more than 50 Texas House Democrats broke quorum by fleeing the state in an effort to block voter restrictions being considered in the legislature, the remaining members of the House voted to send for them -- and have them arrested if necessary. We get an update as the walkout continues. Also this hour: We discuss the Democratic walkout at the Texas Legislature and all the latest news in our weekly political roundup. And local sleep expert Dr. Sudha Tallavajhula of UTHealth and Memorial Hermann answers listener questions.
Texas House Democrats Flee the State Plus, under pressure from activists and civil rights leaders, President Joe Biden has called for a new coalition to defend voting rights. Pollution from the Cane Sugar Harvest in Florida is Making Residents Sick Residents in western Palm Beach Country are challenging sugar companies with a lawsuit in federal court claiming that pollution from cane burning is damaging their health. Why Shohei Ohtani Matters for the Future of Major League Baseball This season, Shohei Ohtani has shown how exciting it is to watch a player excel on the mound and at the plate.
Texas House Democrats have fled the state and are camping out in Washington DC in an effort to block the passage of some of the worst voting laws in the country.
Bernie Sanders says he wants over $3.5 trillion for a Democrat-only infrastructure package, but Senate Democrats aren't ready to commit. Texas House Democrats fled the state in a move that could block the voting restrictions bill and bring the legislature to a halt. New Texas law opens up abortion bounty hunting. Obama ethics chief scoffs at White House plan to keep Hunter Biden art sales anonymous. Trump wanted to “execute” White House staffer who leaked Trump's bunker trip to the media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Texas House Democrats left the state to fly to Washington, D.C. in an effort to block Republicans from passing a restrictive voting law. Chris Turner is a Democratic Texas State Representative and the chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus. He was on the flight from Texas to Washington, D.C and tells AC360 their objective is to “kill this bill.” President Joe Biden held a meeting with Attorney General Merrick Garland and local leaders including law enforcement and elected officials to discuss the summer rise in violent crime as pandemic restrictions loosen. New York Democratic mayoral primary winner Eric Adams was one of the leaders in attendance. Adams joins AC360 to discuss what he heard from the President during the meeting. Airdate; July 12, 2021 Guests: Chris Turner Eric AdamsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
Biden pushes to fund the police in blow to progressives; some Democrats fear focus on "wokeness" amid rising crime could backfire. Trump intensifies attacks on liberals focused on "woke" message; poll: 57% believe people too easily offended by what others say. Indicted Trump CFO removed from key positions at Trump Organization as NY prosecutors pressure him to flip on Trump. Texas House Democrats flee state for DC in effort to block GOP from passing restrictive voting bill during special session. Biden Administration not convinced on COVID booster after Pfizer briefing. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
The top headlines from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, including Texas House Democrats leaving the state to stall a special session in Austin, a contagious disease that affects puppies and dogs postpones a Fort Worth animal shelter adoption event, updated Tarrant County COVID-19 numbers and the Texas Rangers' top pick is a pitcher out of Vanderbilt.
Texas House Democrats aim to stop Republican lawmakers from passing a bill making it harder to vote in the battleground state; As Roe v. Wade faces a Supreme Court hearing that may overturn the landmark ruling, a new book looks at the fight to preserve women's reproductive and abortion rights; An award-winning documentary examines the longtime criminalization of abortion in El Salvador through the story of Teodora Vásquez, who was sentenced to 30 years in prison after she had a stillbirth at nine months pregnant. Get Democracy Now! delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for the Daily Digest: democracynow.org/subscribe
Texas House Democrats flew on a private plane (without masks!) to Washington, D.C., rather than do their jobs and vote in the democratic process. Gov. Abbott has vowed to have them arrested as soon as they step back into the State of Texas. But how much juice does Gov. Abbott have to compel those Dems to come back? Can they be removed from office? And who's paying for their little vacation to the nation's capital? Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is here to shed some light on all this for you on NewsTalk 820 WBAP...(Photo Courtesy of WFAA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Texas House Democrats have left the state to break quorum in the special session of the Legislature and prevent the passage of the election integrity bill. WBAP Correspondent Clayton Neville gives you the latest updates... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Texas House Democrats left the state on Monday in a second high-profile effort to block controversial GOP legislation that critics have slammed as voter suppression. Also, President Biden is expected to address the need for voting rights legislation in Congress in a major speech. And, the Food & Drug Administration is adding a warning label to the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine after it has been linked to an extremely rare neurological disorder.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he's more than happy to help Gov. Abbott arresting Texas House Democrats who fled the state! AG Paxton is here to talk about that and much more... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Texas House Democrats aim to stop Republican lawmakers from passing a bill making it harder to vote in the battleground state; As Roe v. Wade faces a Supreme Court hearing that may overturn the landmark ruling, a new book looks at the fight to preserve women's reproductive and abortion rights; An award-winning documentary examines the longtime criminalization of abortion in El Salvador through the story of Teodora Vásquez, who was sentenced to 30 years in prison after she had a stillbirth at nine months pregnant. Get Democracy Now! delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for the Daily Digest: democracynow.org/subscribe
Arkansas and Missouri lead the way in cases per capita as overall new COVID cases climb in at least 36 states. Pfizer briefs U.S. officials on potential booster shot. Justice Dept. releases new video of Capitol riot as Trump spins new conspiracies about January 6. Biden holds meeting on gun violence after at least 125 people were killed in 360 weekend shootings across the U.S. Texas House Democrats leave state, blocking GOP efforts to pass new voting restriction bills. Trump Organization CFO removed from key positions. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
Kai was out on Friday, and there’s a lot to talk about, so we’re taking our listener Andrew’s suggestion and trying out “What’d We Miss Mondays” around here. On the docket: China’s economic recovery, wildfires, Virgin Galactic, Euro Cup, Biden’s executive orders, Burger King and more. Let us know what you think of this grab-bag format for a Monday! Here’s everything we talked about today: “China's Slowing V-Shaped Economic Recovery Sends Global Warning” from Bloomberg “Watch Stephen Colbert Narrate the Billionaire Going to Space Because He Can” from New York Magazine “Gov. Gavin Newsom Retreats On $1 Billion Wildfire Prevention Plan Ahead Of Meeting With President Biden” from CapRadio “California Wildfires Are Sparking Firenadoes” from Gizmodo “‘Unrecognizable.' Lake Mead, a lifeline for water in Los Angeles and the West, tips toward crisis” from the Los Angeles Times “Texas House Democrats flee the state in move that could block voting restrictions bill, bring Legislature to a halt” from The Texas Tribune “Biden launches assault on monopolies” from Politico “Judge Refuses to Seal Names of ‘Kraken' Witnesses Who Have Asked to Remain Anonymous, Readies for Sanctions Hearing Against Lin Wood and Sidney Powell” from Law & Crime “England FA condemn racist abuse aimed at Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho after Euro 2020 shootout loss” from ESPN, and Rashford’s statement is here “Burger King sign reading ‘we all quit’ goes viral after employees walk out” from Fox News
Kai was out on Friday, and there’s a lot to talk about, so we’re taking our listener Andrew’s suggestion and trying out “What’d We Miss Mondays” around here. On the docket: China’s economic recovery, wildfires, Virgin Galactic, Euro Cup, Biden’s executive orders, Burger King and more. Let us know what you think of this grab-bag format for a Monday! Here’s everything we talked about today: “China's Slowing V-Shaped Economic Recovery Sends Global Warning” from Bloomberg “Watch Stephen Colbert Narrate the Billionaire Going to Space Because He Can” from New York Magazine “Gov. Gavin Newsom Retreats On $1 Billion Wildfire Prevention Plan Ahead Of Meeting With President Biden” from CapRadio “California Wildfires Are Sparking Firenadoes” from Gizmodo “‘Unrecognizable.' Lake Mead, a lifeline for water in Los Angeles and the West, tips toward crisis” from the Los Angeles Times “Texas House Democrats flee the state in move that could block voting restrictions bill, bring Legislature to a halt” from The Texas Tribune “Biden launches assault on monopolies” from Politico “Judge Refuses to Seal Names of ‘Kraken' Witnesses Who Have Asked to Remain Anonymous, Readies for Sanctions Hearing Against Lin Wood and Sidney Powell” from Law & Crime “England FA condemn racist abuse aimed at Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho after Euro 2020 shootout loss” from ESPN, and Rashford’s statement is here “Burger King sign reading ‘we all quit’ goes viral after employees walk out” from Fox News
In this episode, Jim and Texas Tribune executive editor Ross Ramsey discuss the Texas House Democrats’ plan to flee the state in order to garner national attention towards voting rights, as well as prevent the passing of any Republican-led legislation.
Its Monday and topics tackled today include...Texas House Democrats flee the state in a move to block voting restrictions bill and to bring legislature to a halt.; Thousands of Cubans protested over the lack of freedom and the Cuban government over the country's worsening economic situation.; Former President Trump spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas over the weekend and addressed the 2022 midterm elections and on the JR poll, "Do you support or oppose Texas having the death penalty?"
Another work week is here and Jimmy is here to bring you the latest news surrounding Texas House Democrats walking out to delay new voting reform from being passed. Jimmy Speaks with Brian Phillips from the Texas Public Policy Foundation about what the Dem's will accomplish or think they can accomplish by doing so. Jimmy also talks to Dr. James Hurley from Tarleton State University about the changes coming to colleges this upcoming fall semester. Lastly, Jimmy talks to Kevin Campbell who is the CEO & a Data Expert at Syniti to ask how the economy is doing after Covid and lockdowns.https://www.facebook.com/jimmybarrettshow/videos/527153055175061/
The governor vetoed funding for legislative operations, including staff salaries, in retaliation to House Democrats fleeing the Capitol in late May to block passage of a controversial elections bill.
Welcome back to another newscast of the apocalypse – maybe literally! This week we discuss the multitude of fanatics and kleptocrats descending upon Israel from the US as Rapture fiend Mike Pompeo appears to do dirty deals with the Mossad, and seditionists Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham arrive to rally around soon-to-be replaced (maybe?) prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. We praise the brave Texas House Democrats who staged a walk-out to prevent a voter suppression measure from passing, and wonder why Democrats on the national level are not expressing similar urgency.
The Democrats delayed and deflected as they tried to run out the clock on bills they oppose. Republicans strategized to push through bills they'd worked on all session
Texas House Democrats are asking the Department of Justice to monitor legislative proceedings in Austin after the way a GOP Chairman tried to rush passage of sweeping changes to voting laws in this state. We'll explain. Plus, an allegation of sexual assault rocked the Texas Capitol this week. Connect with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We talk about some things you can do for the environment beyond swearing off straws. Plus, some things you can do about gun violence beyond what our lawmakers have done (aka nothing). Oh, and we discuss some things you can do about homelessness besides posting angrily in NextDoor about how you don't like seeing people who are experiencing homelessness. Big thanks to community activist Chris Harris for laying it all out for us! PRESENTING SPONSOR - PLANNED PARENTHOOD DIRECT Do you live in a part of Texas where there's no Planned Parenthood? Well, noooo worries! From Abilene to Zavalla, Lubbock to Laredo, The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app will send birth control (pills/rings/patches) or UTI treatments straight to your door or your nearest pharmacy. Plus, your meds come in a discreet white envelope so your Baylor sorority sisters or super Baptist parents will have no idea what's coming in your mailbox... cuz what comes in your box is your own biz. 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Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/ THIS WEEK'S GUEST: Chris Harris, community activist and data analyst https://twitter.com/chrisharris101 FOLLOW ROUSER: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/ SH*T TO DO: Call or write to Governor Abbott and ask for a special session to address gun violence! Call: (512) 463-2000 Write: https://gov.texas.gov/apps/contact/opinion.aspx Here's all you have to say: "2021 is too long to wait to pass legislation to keep Texans safe from gun violence. Please call a special session." LINKS WE MENTIONED: Texodus continues: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/09/04/texas-republican-congressman-bill-flores-not-running-re-election/ Articles on the new Texas Lyceum poll: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2019/09/04/surprising-poll-texans-strongly-back-voter-id-law-increased-ballot-access/ https://www.kut.org/post/young-texans-are-more-skeptical-democracy-and-open-change-study-finds TX Legislator ages vs Texas population: http://www.ncsl.org/research/about-state-legislatures/who-we-elect-an-interactive-graphic.aspx# “Represent: The Woman's Guide to Running for Office” Book: https://www.amazon.com/Represent-Womans-Running-Office-Changing/dp/1523502975 June Diane Raphael and Kate Black on Twitter: https://twitter.com/msjunediane/media https://twitter.com/kateblackdc?lang=en And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junediane/ https://www.instagram.com/kateblackdc/?hl=en Sign up as an advocate with the Environmental Defense Fund. https://www.edf.org/how-you-can-help Write to the EPA to stop Trump's Giveaway to the Oil and Gas Industry https://membership.onlineaction.org/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=3426 Julian Castro's Climate Crisis Plan https://issues.juliancastro.com/climate-1/ Beto O'Rourke's Climate Crisis Plan https://betoorourke.com/#plans?p=climate Elizabeth Warren's Climate Plan https://medium.com/@teamwarren/my-plan-for-public-lands-e4be1d88a01c Odessa shooting video post on FB - https://www.facebook.com/debbie.t.champion.5/videos/10212573143082060/ Go Fund Me - FML - https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/odessa-shooting Texas House Democrats ask for a special session to address gun violence: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/09/04/Texas-House-Democrats-ask-Greg-Abbott-for-emergency-session/?utm_campaign=trib-social&utm_content=1567607653&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR19_zoHeRqmbn4v38nu1JH6GUq0t4cVRJihI0_RWU4i78bxybwU0fQEWvA Texas Tribune's conversation with U.S. Rep Chip Roy: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/09/03/conversation-us-rep-chip-roy/ Get your ticket to see the upcoming Texas Tribune with Wendy Davis this coming Wednesday, September 11: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-conversation-with-wendy-davis-democratic-candidate-for-cd-21-registration-70148168059 Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) http://www.austinecho.org/ National Alliance to End Homelessness Texas Report https://endhomelessness.org/homelessness-in-america/homelessness-statistics/state-of-homelessness-report/texas/ 2019 Texas Homeless Network Point in Time (PIT) Count Reports https://www.thn.org/data/point-time-pit-count-reports/ 2019 Infographics on TX data: https://www.thn.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Final-BoS-Infographic.pdf https://www.thn.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Extrapolated-PIT-Infographic.pdf National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty Fact Sheet https://nlchp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Homeless_Stats_Fact_Sheet.pdf Why homelessness is going down in Houston but up in Dallas https://www.texastribune.org/2019/07/02/why-homelessness-going-down-houston-dallas/ The Texas Council on Family Violence has found that 47% of shelter requests went unmet due to lack of space: https://tcfv.org/purple-postcard/ (Hear more about this issue on episode 4 of The Rabble: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/2/3/we-are-hot-for-the-texas-tribune-and-medicaid-expansion-and-gun-reform-but-super-cold-on-ken-paxton ) Grassroots Leadership http://grassrootsleadership.org/ Community First Village https://mlf.org/community-first/ Foundation for the Homeless https://www.foundationhomeless.org/ Saint Louise House https://saintlouisehouse.org/ Casa Marianella http://www.casamarianella.org/ Caritas of Austin https://www.caritasofaustin.org Lifeworks https://www.lifeworksaustin.org/ The Now This video of woman from OXFAM shutting down a billionaire: https://youtu.be/paaen3b44XY?t=135
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