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To Protect Abortion Access in Texas, Flip District 134

Posted on January 2, 2020 by nonsequiteuse

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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Texas Progressive Alliance Blog Roundup February 29, 2016

Posted on February 29, 2016 by nonsequiteuse

The Texas Progressive Alliance is ready to rumble for November as it brings you this week’s roundup. Off the Kuff examines Ken Paxton’s latest appeal of his fraud charges. Nonsequiteuse saw everyone else getting in on the open letter game, … Continue reading →

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Five Facts, One Conclusion, One Opinion, One Prediction

Posted on August 2, 2015 by nonsequiteuse

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

Posted on July 21, 2015 by nonsequiteuse

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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Today on Burnt Orange Report: GOP Lawsuit Abuse

Posted on July 21, 2015 by nonsequiteuse

You know how Republicans in Texas get all in a lather about lawsuit abuse, frivolous lawsuits, and lawyers finding a way to press cases that everyone knows are losers just to suit their ulterior motives? Well, in testimony during the … Continue reading →

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