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Sinema Reaffirms That No, Congress Probably Won’t Save Democracy in Texas

Hope dwindles for Congress to fix racist Texas voting laws and gerrymandering.

by Gus Bova

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National Dems Back MJ Hegar, Underscoring a Deeper Debate: How to Win in Texas

by Justin Miller

Senate Republicans Back Secretary of State Despite ‘Ham-Handed’ Voter Purge

by Michael Barajas

Win or Lose, Beto O’Rourke Has Provided a Blueprint for Texas Democrats

by Forrest Wilder

Oct 17, 2018

Cruz Stuck to the Script. Beto Stuck it to Cruz. Which Tactic Will Work?

O’Rourke finally got aggressive. Cruz stubbornly stuck to The Strategy.

by Justin Miller

May 05, 2017

When a Key Democrat Left Town, Republicans Snuck Through Controversial Nominee

A vote was called on Pension Review Board nominee Josh McGee when Senator Royce West, the deciding vote, was not present.

by Naveena Sadasivam

Wendy Davis, Kirk Watson and other Senate Democrats signal a "no" vote during the SB 5 debate. Jun 25, 2013

Live Blog: Senate Filibuster on Anti-Abortion Bill

by Carolyn Jones

A drawing by Felipe

Inside this month's print issue

Biden Is Still Separating Immigrant Kids From Their Families

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Apr 17, 2013

Border Residents Disappointed by Fence Provision in New Immigration Reform Bill

by Melissa del Bosque

Jan 28, 2013

Hot List: Day 21 of the Legislature

by Liz Farmer

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