Women’s issues

Despite Expected Defeat, Abortion Rights Protestors Multiply (VIDEO)

Despite Expected Defeat, Abortion Rights Protestors Multiply (VIDEO)

The people protesting an omnibus abortion bill have made it clear that they’re not going anywhere. Organizers estimated 5,000 demonstrators showed up to the Capitol on Monday for the start of the second special legislative session. Republican lawmakers say regardless of the numbers outside, they have the votes inside to pass the legislation.

Wendy Davis on Special Session and Filibuster Support: ‘I Was Completely Blown Away’ (VIDEO)

Wendy Davis on Special Session and Filibuster Support: ‘I Was Completely Blown Away’ (VIDEO)

Texas State Sen. Wendy Davis ahs gained the respect of people nationwide after her 11-hour filibuster helped defeat a controversial anti-abortion bill aimed at cutting access to abortion services across Texas. Gov. Rick Perry (R) has called for a second special session of the Texas legislature in order to pass the bill.  The session will […]

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