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Supreme Court Rules For Texas Redistricting Plans

Domenico Montanaro, NPR

Posted on June 25, 2018 · The Supreme Court overturns a lower courts ruling that the use of electoral districts is racially discriminatory

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After Bombings, Uncomfortable Truths Emerge About Racial Divides In Austin

Syeda Hasan, KERA News

Posted on March 29, 2018 · People often use a shorthand to describe Austin: It's weird; it’s a progressive city; it’s a blueberry in a sea of tomato soup. But a sort of alternate reality exists for many residents of color. There have been moments over the past month that have highlighted this racial divide.

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Trump Uses Vulgar Language To Refer To African Countries, Sources Say

Kelsey Snell, NPR / Brian Naylor, NPR

Posted on January 12, 2018 · The president made the comment during an Oval Office discussion of U.S. visa and immigration policies as he was meeting with a group of senators about a bipartisan plan pertaining to the DACA program.

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In surprise move, House impeachment managers rest their case against suspended Texas AG Ken Paxton

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom / Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom / Ana Campbell, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on September 14, 2023 · Immediately afterward, Paxton's attorneys pushed for a motion that, if successful, would have effectively tossed all impeachment charges against Paxton.

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Humble ISD superintendent apologizes to slighted Spanish National Honor Society graduates

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on June 16, 2023 · Twenty students from Humble Summer Creek High School were prevented from wearing colorful cultural sashes at their graduation ceremony, prompting accusations of discrimination from the Latino community.

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I SEE U, Episode 88: The Blood-Stained Banner Of Juneteenth

Eddie Robinson

Posted on June 16, 2023 · Filmmaker Dru Holley and historian Cale Carter use JUNETEENTH as a backdrop and examine the untold history and complex legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers, the all-Black military regiments who primarily served on the Western frontier following the Civil War.

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Could a Supreme Court decision striking down Alabama’s congressional maps lead to the same thing in Texas?

Joshua Zinn / Craig Cohen

Posted on June 9, 2023 · Thursday's 5-4 decision could signal support for future challenges based on a provision of the federal Voting Rights Act.

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