Politics & Policy
May 2, 2021
Austinites Ban Public Homeless Camps, While San Antonio Voters Protect the Police’s Ability to Collectively Bargain
Plus, Lubbock becomes Texas's largest "sanctuary city for the unborn."
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January 25, 2021
The Texas Lege Always Debates Abortion. This Year It Will Do So With More Vigor.
Anti-abortion advocates are getting their hopes up that the U.S. Supreme Court could undo Roe v. Wade, but some are tired of waiting.
Film & TV
May 22, 2020
‘AKA Jane Roe’ Finally Gives Norma McCorvey the Nuanced Portrait She Deserves
A new documentary urges viewers to see McCorvey’s essential humanity, not just her role as a symbol in the abortion wars.
Politics & Policy
April 13, 2020
The State’s Ban Isn’t Stopping Texans From Getting Abortions
Governor Greg Abbott's order, closing abortion clinics through April 21, has sent many out of state to seek the procedure—in the middle of the pandemic.
Politics & Policy
September 12, 2019
Churchy Chicken: Why the Religious Right Won’t Stop Talking About Chick-fil-A
At a meeting of Texas social conservatives, all anyone wanted to talk about (and eat) was Chick-fil-A
Politics & Policy
May 20, 2019
The Culture Wars Come Roaring Back in the Closing Days of the Texas Legislature
The last few days have brought tearful, angry debate over abortion, religious discrimination, and LGBTQ rights.
Politics & Policy
April 16, 2019
Sorting Fact From Fiction in the Story of Pro-life Celebrity Abby Johnson
'Unplanned,' a new film about Johnson's conversion from Planned Parenthood administrator to anti-abortion crusader, puts her back in the spotlight. But her story still doesn’t add up.
Politics & Policy
August 2, 2018
Texans Support Citizenship for Children Brought Into This Country Illegally, Poll Says
A majority of Texans polled also said they support a woman’s right to abortion.
Politics & Policy
July 12, 2018
Pro-Choice Advocates Worry About What Kavanaugh Nomination Will Mean for Roe v. Wade
Kavanaugh’s decision on the case of an undocumented minor seeking an abortion in Texas is one of their primary concerns.
Health
June 25, 2018
Abortion Funds Hope to Provide a New Approach to Challenging Restrictions in Texas
The funds claim to give a fuller picture of the challenges of abortion access in the state.
Politics & Policy
June 14, 2018
Abortion Rights Groups Are Suing Texas—And They Could Win
Coming off of a major Supreme Court victory in 2016, Whole Woman’s Health and a number of Texas-based orgs look to repeal other Texas laws.
Politics & Policy
February 26, 2018
Disagreement Pits Texas Anti-Abortion Advocates Against One Another
A bruising primary season is now splitting incrementalists from absolutists.
Politics & Policy
February 16, 2018
Texas Republicans Escalate Their War—on Each Other
The closer we get to the March 6 primary election, the more we should expect to see the conflict between centrist Republicans and far-right conservatives grow more intense.
Border & Immigration
October 25, 2017
Undocumented Teenager Gets Abortion in Texas After Month-Long Court Battle
The federal government argued that an undocumented minor did not have the right to abortion while in federal custody.
Health
September 26, 2017
Donations Fund No-Cost Abortions for Hurricane Harvey Survivors
Whole Woman’s Health and the Lilith Fund are working to clear the path for hurricane survivors to safely access abortions at low cost.
Politics & Policy
January 19, 2017
Feminism, Pro-lifers, and the Women’s March
After New Wave Feminists, a pro-life group based in Dallas, was removed as an official partner at the Women’s March, questions have come up about the tent of feminism.
Health
December 21, 2016
This Year in Abortion Access in Texas
Much has happened this year—and there may be more to come.
Health
August 12, 2016
Proposed Fetal Tissue Disposal Rules Would Be Yet Another Hurdle For Abortion Providers
The rule changes aren’t based on any real health or safety concerns.
Politics & Policy
June 27, 2016
The Long Tale Of HB2 Comes to a Close
Three years after Wendy Davis’s filibuster, Texas’s anti-abortion law is struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Health
April 7, 2016
Couple Says Texas’s Laws Forced A Woman To Deliver A Stillborn Baby
A Reddit post turned viral news story reminds Texans of the consequences to the state’s abortion laws.
Law
March 28, 2016
The Effects Of The Undercover Planned Parenthood Videos Reach The U.S. House
The long tail of the Planned Parenthood videos continues to get longer as a House subcommittee prepares to subpoena Parkinson's researchers.
The Daily Post
March 14, 2016
Wendy Davis And ‘Trapped’ Director Dawn Porter Talk Abortion, Television, And Davis’s Political Future
The former Texas gubernatorial candidate readies her second act at SXSW.
Politics & Policy
March 3, 2016
Whatever Happened To The ‘Unruly Mob’?
As HB2 lands at the Supreme Court, the activists on both sides that gathered at the Capitol in 2013 are still fighting their battles.
Health
March 2, 2016
What The Supreme Court Oral Arguments On Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt Told Us About The Future Of Texas’s Abortion Laws
Sotomayor, Ginsburg, Kagan, and Breyer do not like it. Alito and Roberts seem to like it a lot, Thomas stayed quiet, and Kennedy remains a wild card.
Politics & Policy
February 16, 2016
What Antonin Scalia’s Empty Spot Means For Texas-Based Supreme Court Cases
The stakes have changed in an abortion case and affirmative action debacle coming out of Texas.
Health
January 26, 2016
Everything You Need To Know About The Planned Parenthood Videographer Indictments
That’s definitely not how anyone saw that investigation going.
The Daily Post
October 19, 2015
Can Texas Really Cut Funding To Planned Parenthood?
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has declared that it’ll no longer process reimbursements to the non-profit.
Politics & Policy
October 8, 2015
The Supreme Court Could Hear Two Texas-Based Cases This Term
The U.S. Supreme Court could take on affirmative action and abortion restrictions, two cases originating from Texas.
Health
August 20, 2015
El Paso’s Abortion Clinic Can Reopen, At Least For Now
Reproductive Services will become the first shuttered clinic to reopen its doors after HB2, but its future is still unclear.
Politics & Policy
July 14, 2015
“I’d Say a Lot of People Want Liver”
Yikes, Planned Parenthood.
Politics & Policy
June 29, 2015
U.S. Supreme Court Issues Stay on HB2, Setting Up a Major Abortion Decision in the Near Future
The United States Supreme Court issued a stay preventing Texas from implementing the omnibus abortion bill HB2 on Monday afternoon. This sets up the court’s biggest abortion ruling in a generation.
Politics & Policy
June 13, 2015
Sympathy for the Serious Social Cons
They’re in a thankless position in the Lege these days.
Politics & Policy
June 10, 2015
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Left the Anti-Abortion Bill HB2 Mostly Intact
The controversial 2013 bill’s ongoing journey through the legal system has been settled in federal appeals court. Next stop: SCOTUS or bust.
Politics & Policy
May 25, 2015
Legislating into Memorial Day
Lawmakers had a busy day Sunday fighting over veteran benefits, abortion and making the airways safe for Amazon drones.
The Daily Post
May 21, 2015
Another Omnibus Abortion Bill Is Headed to the Texas Senate Floor
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee sent a bill that would severely tighten restrictions on receiving a confidential abortion as a minor to the Senate floor.
The Daily Post
May 14, 2015
Here’s What the 2015 Texas Legislature Has Had to Say About Abortion So Far
In the waning weeks of the 84th Texas Legislature, abortion remains a hot topic in the Capitol. Where do things stand—and where are they going?
Politics & Policy
May 14, 2015
How Teen Pregnancy May Have Saved Gay Marriage—UPDATED
The debate on new restrictions on judicial bypass for teens to receive an abortion may have played a key role in killing a bill to block same-sex marriages.
Politics & Policy
March 18, 2015
First Voter Identification; Now Abortion Identification
A new House bill with substantial backing would require women to produce government-issued identification before receiving an abortion to prove they are not a minor.
Politics & Policy
February 25, 2015
A Yardstick For the Culture Wars in Texas
A newly released survey finds Texans sharply divided on issues such as same-sex marriage and abortion, but overwhelmingly in favor of a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who live here illegally.
Health
January 8, 2015
Where Does HB2 Stand Now?
The controversial abortion law is still not fully in effect—but with the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals hearing arguments this week, it’s final fate gets closer.
Politics & Policy
October 15, 2014
The Supreme Court Has Finally Gotten Involved in the Texas Abortion Battle
It's a new ballgame now.
Politics & Policy
October 15, 2014
Voter ID Un-Struck, Abortion Clinics Re-Opened, and Annise Parker Picks a Fight
Also, Ebola
The Daily Post
October 8, 2014
What’s Next For Abortion In Texas?
After the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the injunction issued by a lower court, access to abortion services in Texas are limited to a handful of clinics in just the four largest cities in the state. Is this the new normal?
Health
September 22, 2014
Why Did State Rep. Dawnna Dukes Have to Reveal That She’d Had an Abortion at Trib Fest?
On a panel about the "Women's Health Debate," Texas House candidate Molly White insisted to Dukes that women who haven't had abortions couldn't understand their impact—so Dukes revealed her own history with the procedure.
The Daily Post
September 8, 2014
Some Things Worth Considering About the Wendy Davis Abortion Reveal
The big news out of the gubernatorial campaign has got a lot of people talking—but is it anything worth saying?
Politics & Policy
September 2, 2014
Weekend Wobbles
Two court rulings and a debate over a debate add up to a couple of headaches for Abbott.
Politics & Policy
August 26, 2014
What Social Conservatives (and Liberals) Can Learn from Kyleen Wright
When it comes to policy making, reasons matter.
Politics & Policy
August 13, 2014
The Compassionate Social Conservative
Kyleen Wright explains why HB 2 is good for women.
Health
July 10, 2014
Cosmo Sends A Reporter To Texas To Declare That Texas Is The Worst
Cosmo reporter Jill Filipovic came to Texas to ask people about abortion, found that some people were uncomfortable talking with a stranger about their private medical and sexual history, and declared that we had "created a culture of shame and silence."
Politics & Policy
February 12, 2014
Splitting Hairs on Abortion Restrictions
What Wendy Davis really thinks about abortion.