Texas GOP House Pushes Through Racist Mid-Decade Map Amid Rep. Collier’s Defiance
On Wednesday, August 20th, I spent the day at the Texas Capitol in the House gallery watching lawmakers debate and vote on redistricting. What I saw wasn’t just politics as usual, but a deliberate attempt to weaken the voices of Black and Brown Texans through racial gerrymandering. Redistricting decides who gets represented and who gets […]
Texas Republicans Detain Rep. Nicole Collier in Authoritarian Power Grab
Every two years, all members of the U.S. House of Representatives must stand for re-election. In 2026, the midterm elections will once again determine control of Congress. Currently, the Republican Party holds only a slim majority in the House, and GOP leaders are worried about losing power next year. In response, President Trump reportedly contacted […]