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Topic: U.S. Congress

Biden administration pushes new restrictions on charter-school access to federal grants

Publish Date: April 1, 2022

A computer screen shows the long title of new proposed charter-school grant rules. Links to petition for rules.

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DOJ sues Texas over new gerrymandered district lines

Publish Date: December 10, 2021

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Help push the benefits of Build Back Better over the finish line

Publish Date: November 12, 2021

Blue background dark blue button. Text: Tell your Senators to #Build Back Better. Click to Call Now

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October 15, 2021: Redistricting, fed aid to TRS healthcare, trans sports bill; Gov. enters vaccine fray again

Publish Date: October 15, 2021

Ghosted image of protestors, one holding sign with text "trans rights are human rights" on blue background. Gold text below: Stand up against bullying, especially from the Texas Legislature

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As redistricting looms, policy group releases report on census data showing majority of population growth is in communities of color

Publish Date: August 20, 2021

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Aug. 2, 2021: Survey shows large majority favor ability to require masks; The harmful consequences of the Gov’s #txlege budget veto

Publish Date: August 2, 2021

Text says, "Should the governor allow school districts to mandate and enforce mask use? Pie chart indicates 78 percent (five thousand seven hundred and seventy two people) said yes. Twenty two percent (sixten hundred and twelve people) said no."

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All on the Line and Texas Civil Rights Project provide opportunities to engage in redistricting

Publish Date: August 2, 2021

All On the Line, an organization fighting for a fair redistricting process in Texas, is partnering with organizations throughout the state as the Legislature prepares to tackle a redrawing of Texas legislative and congressional district maps. Though the Legislature is currently at a stalemate, All On the Line is using mapping programs mapsbythepeople.org and representable.org to allow individuals to review possible redistricting areas. AOTL and the Texas Civil Rights Project are conducting training in English and Spanish to ensure more communities are heard. We want educators to feel engaged in this process, and you can find events and upcoming training opportunities online. Census data needed for redistricting is expected to be released Aug. 16.

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Texas House Democrats testify in Washington for voter protections

Publish Date: August 2, 2021

Texas Rep. Senfronia Thompson points while testifying in a U.S. Capitol hearing

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July 19, 2021: With Legislature in limbo, here’s the truth about the 13th check and the ‘critical race theory’ bill

Publish Date: July 19, 2021

Ken Zarifis testifies in the Legislature. He is sitting next to another person at the table and gesturing emphatically.

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Child tax credit brings monthly checks to millions of families

Publish Date: July 18, 2021

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TEA releases remaining federal relief dollars to school districts — with a catch

Publish Date: June 7, 2021

Text says, "COVID-19 relief funding intended for Texas schools needs to go to Texas schools."

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House to debate its version of the budget, while #StopTheSwap issues are ‘a topic of major discussion’

Publish Date: April 16, 2021

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