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Mayor Turner Analyzes Houston’s Selection To Host Dem Debate, Push For More Paid Internships In Texas, Wendy Davis Announces Bid For Congress, And More
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Politics
Wendy Davis Announces Bid For Congress, Will Challenge U.S. Rep. Chip Roy
Posted on · The former state senator is running for office for the first time since her unsuccessful campaign for Texas governor.
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Wendy Davis, Battleground Texas Sanctioned For Delayed Campaign Disclosures In 2014
Posted on · Citing "a somewhat complicated and novel fundraising operation not explicitly contemplated by Texas law," the Texas Ethics Commission fined Battleground Texas and Wendy Davis' gubernatorial campaign $3,000 each for late disclosures in 2014.
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13 Hours To Midnight: A Documentary Reflecting On Wendy Davis’ Abortion Filibuster
Posted on · Former state Sen. Wendy Davis' 2013 filibuster of anti-abortion legislation was an unforgettable event for lawmakers and political observers on both sides of the aisle. Five years later, listen in as key players in the debate reflect on their longest night.
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Five Years After Wendy Davis Filibuster, Texas Abortion Providers Struggle To Reopen Clinics
Posted on · For all Wendy Davis’ determination, getting an abortion in Texas is much harder today than it was in 2013. Abortion rights advocates believe it will take at least another decade for the state’s health care providers to re-establish the network of abortion clinics that existed before HB 2 became law.
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Austin Becomes First City In Texas To Mandate Paid Sick Days For All Private Employees
Posted on · Advocates say this could set an example for other cities. Opponents worry about the long-term effect on businesses.
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Dan Patrick Doesn’t Want Wendy Davis Movie Shot In Texas Senate
Posted on · The film, starring Sandra Bullock as Wendy Davis is called 'Let Her Speak'
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A New Low: Texas Democrats Don’t Have Candidate For Governor
Posted on · After high-profile candidates lost decisively in the last two elections, the party now finds itself in unprecedented territory for the 2018 ballot: With no major candidate to run.
Health & Science
National Groups Submit Their Positions On Texas Abortion Law To US Supreme Court
Posted on · Forty-five “friend of the court” legal briefs ask the Justices to strike down the 2013 Texas law regulating abortion clinics. Defenders of the law have a few more weeks to file their briefs.
Elections
VIDEO: Final Governor’s Debate Between Abbott And Davis Got Hot
Posted on · Sparks flew between Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Wendy Davis during last night's gubernatorial debate in KERA's Dallas studios.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Gov. and Lt. Gov. Debate Previews
Posted on · Once a month, this fall, up until the November election, we’re discussing the latest developments in some of the major statewide political campaigns. Debates will take place this week in the races for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. We discuss what’s at stake for the major party candidates with political scientists Paul Brace from Rice University, and Jay […]
Elections
Wendy Davis Talks About Book And Ending Two Pregnancies
Posted on · Wendy Davis, the Democratic candidate for governor, releases memoir Tuesday that's already making headlines.
Elections
Why Wendy Davis Is Talking About Rape
Posted on · In Houston, Davis touts her accomplishments for victims of sexual assault.
Houston Matters
The Tumultuous Life of a Political Campaign Manager
Posted on · Political campaign managers have been in the spotlight recently. Last week, Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis announced she was replacing veteran campaign manager Karin Johanson. Around the same time, national attention turned towards Dave Brat’s 23-year-old campaign manager, after Brat defeated fellow Republican and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in a Congressional primary. So, what exactly […]
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Houston Matters for Fri., Oct. 4, 2013
Posted on · While weâre a month away from a local election, including a mayoral race, many political eyes are transfixed on Election Day 2014. Thatâs when a gubernatorial election will be held to replace incumbent Rick Perry, who previously announced he will not seek another term in office. The plot thickened Thursday, when State Senator Wendy Davis […]