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Tag Archives: Department of Health and Human Services

by Forrest Wilder

How We Got Here: The Disturbing Path that Leads to Child Prison Camps

Trump and Sessions are uniquely awful. But it’s also true that the road to this fresh hell was laid, at least in part, by Bush and Obama.

Wed, Jun 13, 2018 |

One of the fresh horrors this week: The Trump administration is considering housing immigrant children in tents at three Texas military bases. On one level, the...Read More

Rosamond Bradley

by Patrick Michels

Abbott Veto is a Major Setback for Oversight of Troubled Adult Guardianship System

The statewide oversight system for adult guardianships had overwhelming support. “I am truly shocked and dismayed” by Abbott’s decision, said one lawmaker.

Wed, Jun 14, 2017 |

The statewide oversight system for adult guardianships had overwhelming support. “I am truly shocked and dismayed” by Abbott’s decision, said one lawmaker...Read More

Guardianship cover illustration

by Forrest Wilder

The 10 Best Observer Stories of 2016: ‘Who Guards the Guardians?’

Texas counties have stripped thousands of elderly and disabled citizens of their rights — and then forgotten about them.

Fri, Dec 23, 2016 |

The 10 Best Observer Stories of 2016: ‘Who Guards the Guardians?’ Texas counties have stripped thousands of elderly and disabled citizens of their right...Read More

Guardianship cover illustration

by Patrick Michels

Who Guards the Guardians?

Texas counties have stripped thousands of elderly and disabled citizens of their rights — and then forgotten about them.

Wed, Jul 6, 2016 |

Texas counties have stripped thousands of elderly and disabled citizens of their rights — and then forgotten about them....Read More

Ken Paxton mugshot

by Alexa Garcia-Ditta

Ken Paxton Just Sent His Dream List of Abortion Laws to the Lege

Thu, Oct 8, 2015 |

Attorney General Ken Paxton sent lawmakers a letter detailing his ideas on how to further restrict access to abortion, regulate abortion providers, limit medica...Read More

Planned Parenthood

by Alexa Garcia-Ditta

GOP Assault on Planned Parenthood Cuts Options for Low-Income Women

Mon, Aug 10, 2015 |

Thousands of low-income women who relied on Planned Parenthood for breast and cervical cancer screenings provided through a state program may now have to jump t...Read More

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