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Rep. Marc Veasey drops bid for Tarrant County judge
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Dallas decriminalized weed, voted for more cops. What happens now?
| November 15, 2024
Dallas voters approved 16 out 18 charter amendments, including hiring more cops and decriminalizing weed. Here’s where the major props stand after Election Day.
Author of Texas abortion ban blames everyone but his law for women’s deaths
| November 15, 2024
State Sen. Bryan Hughes defended the Texas abortion ban he wrote just days after the end of an election cycle in which it was harshly criticized.
Hate and harassment towards women spreads after Trump’s election
| November 14, 2024
Over a 24-hour period following Trump’s election, there was a 4,600% increase in the usage of the phrase “your body, my choice” on X. The phrase has made its way offline as well, with young girls and parents across the country using social media to share instances of harassment involving it.
‘A stunning public rebuke’: When voters had the choice, they rejected private school vouchers
| November 14, 2024
On Election Day, voters in Colorado, Kentucky, and Nebraska squarely rejected private school choice ballot measures, demonstrating how much voters of all stripes oppose the use of taxpayer dollars to fund private school tuition.
Here’s who Trump has nominated to his administration so far
| November 12, 2024
Trump has announced that Susie Wiles will serve as his chief of staff, is expected to nominate Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, and chose Kristi Noem to serve as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
How to stay politically engaged in between election cycles
| November 7, 2024
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From engaging with representatives to joining advocacy groups, there are numerous ways to continue participating in democracy and shaping policy after the polls close. Every election, voters cast their ballots to have a say in the governments that pass and implement the many policies that shape their lives. But democratic participation doesn’t have to end […]
Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting
| November 6, 2024
Harris delivered her remarks at Howard University, her alma mater and one of the country's most prominent historically Black schools, in the same spot where she hoped to give a victory speech.
‘We don’t quit’: Where Texas Democrats can find hope in bleak election results
| November 6, 2024
Democrats hoped to make more progress across the state on Tuesday, but fell short thanks to a stronger than expected showing by Republicans.
Trump wins the White House
| November 6, 2024
Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.
Presidential race too close to call as vote counts continue in key swing states
| November 6, 2024
Results in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin may not come in until Wednesday morning, and Arizona and Nevada are unlikely to see calls made before Wednesday or Thursday.
Ted Cruz defeats Colin Allred to win third term in US Senate
| November 5, 2024
US Sen. Ted Cruz won a third term on Tuesday, defeating Rep. Colin Allred in a close US Senate race in Texas.
Republican Bill Waybourn wins third term as Tarrant County Sheriff
| November 5, 2024
Incumbent Sheriff Bill Waybourn easily defeated Democratic challenger Patrick Moses for reelection in Tarrant County on Tuesday.