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Isabella Spartz in front of the capitol building in Austin, Texas. [Credit: Isabella Spartz]

December 7, 2024

‘It’s Just Become so Normalized:’ Fighting Gun Violence in Texas

Young activists are determined to keep pushing for change in Texas. Many of them simply hope that others won’t have to experience a life affected by gun violence.

November 6, 2024

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz Beats Democratic Congressman Colin Allred in Tense Race for Texas Seat

Sen. Ted Cruz has defeated Rep. Colin Allred in the closely-watched Texas Senate race, The Associated Press projected Tuesday night.

El Paso County Democratic Chairman

November 6, 2024

‘Democrats Care About Us’: The Head of El Paso’s Democratic Party Took His Mother’s Words to Heart

Michael Apodaca, the chairman of the El Paso County Democratic Party, is working to keep El Paso blue.

Clay Robison stands in front of the TSTA logo.

October 14, 2024

Funding, Gun Violence, and Vouchers: What Worries Texas Teachers

"At some point, some [teachers] are going to lose their patience, and they're going to leave and be replaced by less experienced teachers that may not be certified. The way to fight them is for political change," says union representative Clay Robison.

border wall at river

November 8, 2023

Human Rights Watch Advocates for Migrant Rights Amid Ongoing Operation Lone Star Injustices

The organization asserts that, under Operation Lone Star, officials placed razor wire in areas of the river where crossing is easier, trapping and injuring some migrants while pushing others to attempt crossing at riskier locations.