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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Bad Takes: From ‘AIDS’ to ‘groomers,’ the right finds ways to stir up fear of an equitable society

Right-wing social media shit a collective brick over Kamala Harris’ recent meeting with disability advocates.

by Kevin Sanchez August 10, 2022July 30, 2025

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San Antonio Councilwoman Teri Castillo denies claim that abortion-rights vote is merely symbolic

Castillo said the city now should work to adequately fund Metro Health and ask abortion-access nonprofits what help they need.

by Sanford Nowlin August 5, 2022January 4, 2025

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Texas Democrats see hope in Kansas abortion vote, but challenges remain

Democrats and abortion-rights supporters in Texas are energized by voters in Republican-dominated Kansas who on Tuesday resoundingly voted to keep the right to an abortion in their state constitution.

by James Barragán, The Texas Tribune August 4, 2022August 17, 2023

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Lawyers preparing for abortion prosecutions warn about health care, data privacy

While people consider deleting period tracking apps and worry about interstate travel restrictions, most pregnancy-related criminalizations start in a much simpler way: with a report from a health care provider.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune July 25, 2022August 17, 2023

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Texas Republicans in Congress vote against bill to protect right to contraception

The House passed the measure, but it will have a harder time getting through the evenly divided Senate.

by Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune July 22, 2022August 3, 2023

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Texas officials celebrated end of abortion rights after cutting back postpartum Medicaid extension

Greg Abbott claimed Texas provides expectant mothers ‘necessary resources so that they can choose life for their child,’ but it is now one of a dwindling number of states not to offer Medicaid coverage for a full year after residents give birth.

by Lomi Kriel, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica July 20, 2022November 5, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is weighing another presidential run.

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Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas says Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage ‘clearly wrong’

Cruz’s remarks about same-sex marriage echo sentiments shared by Texas AG Ken Paxton in June.

by Michael Karlis July 18, 2022August 3, 2023

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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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Beto O’Rourke to launch 49-day campaign tour of Texas

The Democratic gubernatorial challenger plans to hold 70 public events in more than 65 counties.

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune July 11, 2022August 17, 2023

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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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Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over Beto O’Rourke narrows to 6 points, poll finds

The 6-point gap is smaller than when Republican George W. Bush ousted Democrat Ann Richards in 1994.

by Cecilia Lenzen, The Texas Tribune July 6, 2022September 10, 2024

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Abortion, Migrant Deaths: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Might as well call this week’s roundup of the Current’s most-read stories the ‘Texas Atrocities Tour.’

by San Antonio Current Staff July 1, 2022August 3, 2023

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After Roe v. Wade ruling, Texas AG Ken Paxton say he would defend reinstating state’s sodomy law

Paxton’s comment comes after Justice Clarence Thomas said the Supreme Court should revisit protections for same-sex marriage and intimacy.

by Michael Karlis June 29, 2022July 15, 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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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