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To Protect Abortion Access in Texas, Flip District 134

If you believe people should have access to legal abortion care, and you live in Texas House District 134, you must vote for the Democratic nominee for that seat in November. It is imperative that we defeat Republican Sarah Davis, … Continue reading

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¡Basta de Mentiras!

Watching Sen. John Cornyn and others beat up on the truth when talking about Planned Parenthood in yesterday’s debate over S.1881, which they lost, made me realize that there is no more perfect description of the GOP, and title for a … Continue reading

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But Money’s Fungible! Another Planned Parenthood & Federal Funds Myth Explained

Since 1976, neither Planned Parenthood nor any other healthcare provider has received federal Medicaid funds for the provision of abortion services, except in very rare instances of rape, incest, or threat to the life of the mother. [By the way, … Continue reading

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Five Facts, One Conclusion, One Opinion, One Prediction

Fact: Since 1976, the Hyde Amendment has barred the use of federal Medicaid funds for abortion, except in cases of rape, incest, or the necessity of saving the life of the mother. Fact: Senator Ted Cruz and many of his colleagues … Continue reading

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Invitation-Only Democracy

Well, well, well. Invited testimony only during the hearing next week that Senator Charles Schwertner has called, no doubt at the urging of Governor Abbott: [T]o examine the business practices and regulatory structure of Planned Parenthood affiliates in Texas, and … Continue reading

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