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Record levels of forced migration are tied to an environmental collapse that Republicans worsened on behalf of the fossil fuel industry.

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The governor plants hints of a constitutional crisis in Eagle Pass after discussing shooting migrants.

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Cruzin’ for a Bruisin: Can Anyone Defeat Ted?

After 12 years in office, the junior senator podcasts more than he legislates. But history suggests Texans will give him six more years to talk.

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Working Class Perspectives on the ‘Migrant Crisis’

NYC Mayor Eric Adams was supposed to welcome immigrants bused from Texas. That's not what's happened.

by Josephine Lee

Dec 14, 2023

Texas Is Challenging 150 Years of Immigration Law

Senate Bill 4 could be the vehicle for the U.S. Supreme Court to finally unleash Lone Star Republicans on the world’s huddled masses.

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House Votes 84-63 to Strip Vouchers from Omnibus School Funding Bill

Rural Republicans team up with Dems to reject vouchers in intra party showdown on the House floor.

by Josephine Lee

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