Texas primary season: A loss for democracy
Primary season in Texas has just come to a close and the results are in: a loss for the people of Texas, and a loss for democracy. The main story from the March primaries is as follows: a shocking number of mail-in ballots rejected due to the new voting regulations encased in Senate Bill 1 (SB1), a newly signed bill that mandates confusing ID requirements and bans drive through voting, among other restrictive regulations.
— Varshini Regupathy
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The GENECIS transgender clinic has formally dissolved: How Texas is failing its children
The GENECIS clinic had 500 patients in 2021 and serves transgender youth from across Texas and even some other states. Unfortunately, the GENECIS clinic recently closed its doors after facing extreme political pressure, and as a result, transgender youth in Texas have been left severely underserved.
— Varshini Regupathy
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Looking forward to 2022: What should the Democrats do?
Now, the Democrats are licking their wounds and gearing up once again for 2022. Their strategy? Give it all they’ve got. Here are 4 things the Democrats have to do to make up some ground in these midterms.
— Varshini Regupathy
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Redistricting in Texas: A horror story
Redistricting in Texas has arrived, bringing with it horrifically gerrymandered maps all across the board. The new district maps, recently approved by Governor Abbott, all solidify the Republicans’ grip on the state despite significant demographic changes.
— Varshini Regupathy
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“Sue thy neighbor”: Did Republicans go too far with the Texas abortion ban?
Texas Republicans have crossed a line with their latest anti-abortion measures and will likely suffer the consequences at the ballot box.
— Varshini Regupathy
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