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In Congress, Christian Menefee Says He’s Fighting for ‘the Least, the Last, and the Lost’

The latest politician to represent H-Town’s historic 18th Congressional District talks about his recent primary against Al Green, ICE, voting rights, and the U.S. Senate race.

by Josephine Lee

Keep Reading

Ex-Con Congressman Attempts a Texas Comeback

by Lise Olsen

SNAP Shutdown Will Leave Texas Students like Me Hungry

by Miranda Williamson

Trump’s Federal Cuts Are Hitting Texas Food Banks Hard

by Justin Doud

May 17, 2018

Bunni Pounds Emerged from the Political Money Swamp to Run for Congress

Her job was to raise money for Wall Street’s favorite congressman. Now donors are returning the favor.

by Justin Miller

suicide, farmer Apr 12, 2018

Congress Never Funded Program to Prevent Farmer Suicides. Now It’s an Epidemic.

With farmers’ suicide rates higher than some veterans, rural advocates are pushing Congress to fund mental health care supports for agricultural producers.

by Christopher Collins

A patient gets her blood pressure checked at the Waco Planned Parenthood. Sep 27, 2017

Thousands of Poor Texans Could Lose Health Care With Congress Distracted by ACA Repeal

Community health centers are set to lose about one-fifth of their total funding if Congress doesn’t act by Saturday.

by Sophie Novack

Aug 16, 2017

Will Hurd’s Guide to Running as a Republican in 2018

During a tour of Dairy Queens in his district, the West Texas congressman offered a master class in the rhetorical skills many Republicans are going to need this cycle.

by Christopher Hooks

Jun 22, 2017

Who Really Gets Government Benefits In Texas?

It’s already difficult to qualify for Medicaid in Texas. The GOP health care plan would drastically shrink the program.

by Sophie Novack

Michael Burgess town hall Mar 04, 2017

Rare Sighting of GOP Texas Congressman at a Town Hall Occasioned by Boos, Criticism

by Christopher Hooks

John Culberson Town Hall Feb 22, 2017

Houston Congressman John Culberson’s Town Hall was a Private, GOP-Only Affair

Protesters and counter-protesters stood outside on opposite sidewalks, a discouraging reflection of the political moment.

by Christopher Hooks

Big Bend -- Pete Gallego and Will Hurd district Apr 15, 2016

Big Bend Becomes Congressional Battleground

Pete Gallego’s going green in a bid to reclaim the purple district for Democrats.

by Naveena Sadasivam

A march for immigration reform at the Texas Capitol. Nov 21, 2014

Obama’s Immigration Reform: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

by Melissa del Bosque

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