Why Democrats’ abortion messaging failed to resonate in Texas, despite unpopular bans

Texas’ strict abortion bans made it ‘ground zero’ for Democrats hoping to rile up their base, but voters prioritized economic issues.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune November 14, 2024April 15, 2025

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A pregnant teenager died after trying to get care in three visits to Texas emergency rooms

It took 20 hours and three ER visits before doctors admitted the pregnant 18-year-old to the hospital as her condition worsened. She’s one of at least two women who died under Texas’ abortion ban.

by Lizzie Presser and Kavitha Surana November 1, 2024July 31, 2025

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is big mad at Tucker Carlson.

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Assclown Alert: Playing dumb about abortion bans with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz

Cruz is trying to stay mum about abortion amid a tight race, but a court filing shows just how extreme his views are.

by Sanford Nowlin October 29, 2024March 25, 2025

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Two Texas women ask feds to ensure hospitals offer life-saving abortions despite state ban

The two women said they almost died because hospitals repeatedly turned them away during ectopic pregnancies.

by Sanford Nowlin August 12, 2024March 31, 2025

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The consequences of Texas’ abortion ban goes beyond women’s right to choose

Medical professionals are leaving the state, leading to a decline in women’s access to routine reproductive health care, advocates maintain.

by Michael Karlis August 5, 2024June 27, 2025

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New study shows Texas women’s support for abortion increased since state ban

The number of moderate women supporting abortion rights also increased significantly over that time.

by Stephanie Koithan June 17, 2024July 27, 2025

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Texas Supreme Court considers abortion challenge

In August, a judge ruled that the state’s near-total abortion ban should not apply to medically complicated pregnancies. The state appealed that ruling to the Texas Supreme Court, putting it on hold.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune November 29, 2023January 13, 2025

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Assclown Alert: Ignoring medical realities for the sake of cruelty with Ken Paxton

Paxton’s office is appealing a court decision that would let doctors make the choice to end complicated pregnancies that could endanger a woman’s health.

by Sanford Nowlin August 9, 2023November 1, 2024

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Can adoption replace abortion? Experts say it’s a lot more complicated than it sounds

Experts on adoption and abortion say lawmakers must work to provide financial and mental health support to birth parents, adoptive parents and adoptees in order to make the adoption process a better option for those with unwanted pregnancies.

by Cecilia Lenzen, The Texas Tribune August 13, 2022March 22, 2025

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Climate of Fear: Texas study shows how abortion bans put high-risk patients in jeopardy

Researchers found that some patients needed to be in danger of death before medical providers were willing to terminate the pregnancies putting their lives at risk.

by Sanford Nowlin August 10, 2022March 4, 2025

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Texas sues to swat down White House guidance saying doctors can do abortions in emergencies

Texas AG Ken Paxton claimed the president ‘seeks to transform every emergency room in the country into a walk-in abortion clinic.’

by Sanford Nowlin July 14, 2022February 14, 2025

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How to get birth control and emergency contraception in Texas

Contraception options are available through most health insurance plans and government-funded clinics.

by María Méndez, The Texas Tribune July 9, 2022August 7, 2024

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More San Antonio men getting vasectomies after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

The heightened interest in surgical contraception is in line with national trends.

by Michael Karlis July 7, 2022January 19, 2025

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Current Events: Let your votes channel your anger and despair about the Roe v. Wade ruling

Given what’s at stake, we cannot allow ourselves to become paralyzed by our rage and depression.

by Sanford Nowlin June 29, 2022August 17, 2023

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Abortions can resume in Texas after judge temporarily blocks pre-Roe v. Wade ban

Experts said the ruling is only likely to extend the availability of abortions in the state by another two months.

by Sanford Nowlin June 28, 2022July 13, 2025

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With little short-term hope, Texas’ abortion-rights movement sets its sights on the long run

Advocates and politicians say they hope Texas’ ban on abortion will motivate voters. But they say they’ll need to emulate the strategies of the anti-abortion movement to reach long-term success.

by William Melhado, The Texas Tribune June 27, 2022July 26, 2025

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Bexar County sheriff says he won’t pursue charges against San Antonio women seeking abortions

‘My job is chasing predators, rapists and human traffickers, not someone exercising a right,’ he said.

by Sanford Nowlin June 27, 2022March 25, 2025

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Beto O’Rourke says he’ll work to reverse Texas’ abortion ban

Although the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade could energize O’Rourke’s campaign, he’d still face a GOP-controlled Texas Legislature.

by Sanford Nowlin June 27, 2022March 9, 2025

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Hundreds take to San Antonio’s streets Friday to protest Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade

Friday’s peaceful protest was one of hundreds planned across the country in coming days.

by Michael Karlis June 25, 2022December 30, 2024

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Texas Planned Parenthood clinics stop abortion services indefinitely in light of Supreme Court ruling

Although a state law passed in 2021 allows for a 30 day grace period, Planned Parenthood is awaiting word from lawyers about the current legality of abortions in Texas.

by Michael Karlis June 24, 2022September 29, 2024

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Why Democrats’ abortion messaging failed to resonate in Texas, despite unpopular bans

A pregnant teenager died after trying to get care in three visits to Texas emergency rooms

Assclown Alert: Playing dumb about abortion bans with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz

Two Texas women ask feds to ensure hospitals offer life-saving abortions despite state ban

The consequences of Texas’ abortion ban goes beyond women’s right to choose

New study shows Texas women’s support for abortion increased since state ban

Texas Supreme Court considers abortion challenge

Assclown Alert: Ignoring medical realities for the sake of cruelty with Ken Paxton

Can adoption replace abortion? Experts say it’s a lot more complicated than it sounds

Climate of Fear: Texas study shows how abortion bans put high-risk patients in jeopardy

Texas sues to swat down White House guidance saying doctors can do abortions in emergencies

How to get birth control and emergency contraception in Texas

More San Antonio men getting vasectomies after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Current Events: Let your votes channel your anger and despair about the Roe v. Wade ruling

Abortions can resume in Texas after judge temporarily blocks pre-Roe v. Wade ban

With little short-term hope, Texas’ abortion-rights movement sets its sights on the long run

Bexar County sheriff says he won’t pursue charges against San Antonio women seeking abortions

Beto O’Rourke says he’ll work to reverse Texas’ abortion ban

Hundreds take to San Antonio’s streets Friday to protest Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade

Texas Planned Parenthood clinics stop abortion services indefinitely in light of Supreme Court ruling