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Why Aren’t Texas Democrats Talking About Abortion?

Once seen as a crucial issue after the fall of "Roe," candidates here are now largely ignoring it altogether.

by Mary Tuma

Keep Reading

A Birth Plan for the Dying

by Sophie Schott

The Ballad of Betty Rizzo

by Rachelle Meyer

Texas’ First Abortion Arrests Stem from Monthlong Attorney General Investigation

by Eleanor Klibanoff

Jessica Bernardo is a woman with a serious expression, standing in her suburban home. Jun 02, 2023

The Legislature Ignores Suffering Pregnant Texans

Eight more women have joined a lawsuit asking the courts to clarify exceptions to Texas abortion law for unviable pregnancies.

by Sara Hutchinson

An illustration combining a sonogram of a womb with the image of a balancing scale, as if the scales of justice are inside the reproductive organ. Mar 23, 2023

Abortion Laws Stand Between Pregnant Texans and the Care They Need

Doctors are left to guess at whether helping their patients will land them in prison.

by Sara Hutchinson

The women who organize the Plan C abortion pill information werbsite having an outdoor meeting on a patio picnic table. One is writing on a whiteboard. Mar 15, 2023

‘We Won’t Be Bullied’: Abortion Pill Website Fights Texas Censorship

Tracy Droz Tragos’ documentary Plan C, now screening at SXSW, follows the ongoing fight to expand access to abortion medication.

by Sara Hutchinson

Doctor's office Mar 13, 2023

Abortion Training in Texas Is Vanishing

And traveling out of state won't fix it.

by Calli McMurray

Donna Howard speaks with a serious expression into a microphone as she testifies about abortion access after Roe v. Wade. Feb 23, 2023

Pregnant Texans Now Travel 10 Times Farther for an Abortion

Texas legislator Donna Howard plans to collaborate with allies in and out of state in the fight to improve access to reproductive healthcare.

by Sara Hutchinson

An illustration of Mike Collier, standing behind Dan Patrick, both seen in partial profile wearing suits. Oct 24, 2022

Mike Collier Wants Texans to Give Up Red Meat

In his rematch against the state’s far-right lieutenant governor, this Democratic underdog hopes pragmatism can break through to the electorate.

by Justin Miller

The writing duo known as Kennedy Fox (two women, Lyra Parish and Brooke Cumberland. Oct 13, 2022

Dissent is Sexy

150 romance writers unite for abortion rights in a limited-release anthology benefiting reproductive health organizations.

by Delger Erdenesanaa

In this political cartoon, a bug exterminator arrives at Uncle Sam's house, his poison tank is labeled Supreme Court. Uncle Sam looks inside to his startled partner, Lady Liberty, as he says, "Hon, are there any other rights we need exterminated?" Sep 09, 2022

Loon Star State: The Rights Exterminator

In his latest political cartoon for the Observer, Ben Sargent considers the Supreme Court.

by Ben Sargent

At a Pride Parade in Houston, a marcher in a white tee and pride rainbow cowboy hat salutes with an arm upraised. In the blurry background are more marchers with Pride flags. Sep 06, 2022

Queer and Trans People Need Our Solidarity Now

In recent months, we have seen efforts to attack and dehumanize LGBTQ+ people reach new heights in the United States.

by Kelly Hayes

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