Women’s issues

Davis to Perry: Don’t Mess with Women’s Rights for Personal Gain (VIDEO)

Davis to Perry: Don’t Mess with Women’s Rights for Personal Gain (VIDEO)

Texas state senator Wendy Davis, who was catapulted onto the national political stage after a marathon filibuster of an abortion bill, tells “Morning Joe” it’s a sad state of affairs when politicians “intrude on women’s personal decision-making for their own higher aspirations.” Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Controversial Texas Abortion Bill Dies Amid Senate Confusion (VIDEO)

Controversial Texas Abortion Bill Dies Amid Senate Confusion (VIDEO)

Democratic Texas state senator Wendy Davis took over the statehouse floor for a successful marathon filibuster of an abortion-related bill that began Tuesday morning and ended 13 hours later, causing the vote on the bill to miss the deadline. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports. Although her filibuster fell short of the full 13 hours necessary, debate […]

Did Texas Republicans Falsify Abortion Vote Record?

Did Texas Republicans Falsify Abortion Vote Record?

UPDATE: It’s over.  Republicans have conceded that the vote was too late.  More info Texas senators are trying to determine whether the controversial abortion bill passed. Senator John Whitmire (D-Houston) says that SB-5 was passed at 12:02 a.m. and any claim of its passage would not withstand legal scrutiny.  “It’s pretty conclusive that it didn’t […]

LIVE VIDEO: Sen. Wendy Davis’ Abortion Filibuster

LIVE VIDEO: Sen. Wendy Davis’ Abortion Filibuster

State Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, is filibustering controversial legislation that would dramatically restrict access to abortions in Texas. Abortion opponents argue the measure would improve women’s safety, while reproductive rights advocates argue it would effectively cut off legal access to abortion in the state and endanger women’s health. For additional coverage on this topic, […]

Maddow: Outrage as Texas Abortion Bill Threatens Well-Being of Millions of Women (VIDEO)

Maddow: Outrage as Texas Abortion Bill Threatens Well-Being of Millions of Women (VIDEO)

Rachel Maddow reports on the pitched battle over abortion rights in Texas as state Republicans push through radical new restrictions that will make health care inaccessible to millions of American woman. Worse still – the GOP defense of the bill exposes an underlying ignorance of science. Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news […]

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