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DNC to help lead nationwide protests against Republican redistricting plans

The Democratic National Committee and more than three dozen groups are planning events across 20 states on Saturday, ...

Liberal groups, DNC planning redistricting protests in 20 states

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) and aligned advocacy groups are planning Saturday protests against GOP redistricting efforts in Texas.  Nearly 50 events condemning a vote proposed by ...

Texas DA could face prison for weed smoking protest

A Texas district attorney could face a prison sentence for livestreaming herself smoking marijuana to protest a proposed ban ...

Texas redistricting: Political stunts rarely change outcomes

Headline-grabbing stunts rarely succeed in blocking legislation long-term. They generate media attention, rally the base, and ...

A week into their walkout, Texas Democrats are figuring out what to do next

Texas Democratic lawmakers expected to confront many uncertainties when they left the state in a last-ditch attempt to block ...

Texas Legislature to take another swing at redistricting vote as Democrats extend their walkout

Texas Republicans are trying to reconvene the state Legislature to vote on redrawing congressional maps in their party's ...

Texas Democrats welcomed to St. Sabina Church, mark 1 week in Illinois protesting redistricting

There was a big show of support Sunday in Chicago for the Texas Democrats who fled to Illinois last week to protest ...

Texas House again fails to reach quorum amid Democrats' protest

Texas Democrats again defied Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and the state GOP and did not show up Friday for a vote on the controversial redistricting plan proposed by Republicans.

Texas AG Ken Paxton Files Lawsuit To Vacate Seats Of 13 Democrats Who Fled State

The lawsuit from Paxton is one of several ways Texas officials have pressured Democrats to return to the state for a vote on ...