While partisan politics has hijacked the debate over the Violence Against Women Act, victims rights advocates in Texas say it has been an invaluable resource for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
The reauthorization of VAWA, which was originally passed in 1994 and reauthorized in 2000 and then again More…
A Texas-based defense contractor is selling drones overseas to foreign governments for use in combating narcotics trafficking and terrorism. Which countries are buying them and exactly how they are being used, however, is largely unknown. This uncertainty has led to calls from human rights activists for greater transparency and accountability More…
After privacy activists and internet companies joined forces to derail the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), they are now on opposing sides in a fight over another piece of legislation seeking to regulate the internet. The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) was introduced into the House of Representatives More…
The gridlock of Washington, D.C. has made even domestic violence a partisan issue. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is but the latest chapter in a political battle for one of the most significant electoral constituencies. Republicans claim their opposition to the reauthorization is due to Democratic additions to the More…
Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp is looking to save money through outsourcing, and a group of Texas A&M University students plan to rally the student body in opposition.
The Texas Tribune reports More… that Sharp is seeking bidders to outsource food services, janitorial services, building maintenance and landscaping. Those
A relatively unknown group spending hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to influence primary elections around the country has been meet with criticism from those trying to understand the group’s motivations. The targets of the group, both Republicans and Democrats, have accused the group of trying to “buy” elections More….
An influential Christian conservative’s involvement with a Board of Education candidate’s campaign is fueling calls for an investigation into whether or not his involvement violates Texas law.
The Texas Freedom Network (TFN) asked district attorneys in Harris and Jefferson counties to investigate whether Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) incumbent More…
The firing of popular radio journalist Scott Braddock has stirred controversy. The station says he was fired for violating company policy. Braddock, however, says he thinks his decision to pursue controversial stories may have had something to do with his termination. More…
Conservative activists and some Republican lawmakers are up in arms about what they describe as the Internal Revenue Service conducting a partisan and ideologically driven campaign against tea party groups around the country. They claim that progressive organizations are not experiencing the same level of scrutiny. However, some progressive groups More…
As Rep. Ron Paul continues in the race for the Republican nomination for president, another race is taking place to determine who will be the Republican nominee to replace Paul in the Fourteenth Congressional District in Texas. A dozen candidates have filed for the Republican primary, but so far four More…
Unmanned aerial vehicles, otherwise known as drones, are big business. With the war in Iraq over and the war in Afghanistan scheduled to draw down, defense contractors that manufacture drones are looking domestically to replace the revenue created from a decade of conflict in the Middle East.
According to one More…
Pro-life protesters holding signs and handing out pamphlets have become a permanent fixture in front of reproductive health care clinics that provide abortion services. In response, pro-choice activists have quietly volunteered at clinics to escort clients and provide a welcoming and affirming environment for the women and men that utilize More…
As political campaigns in Texas shift into high gear after a court ruling finally set the date of the Texas primaries More…, candidates will continue to raise millions of dollars in campaign cash to add to the millions that have already been raised. However, much of the campaign cash is
The University of Texas System has launched a new program aimed at college students with unfinished degrees, giving them the opportunity to finish their education online. The program works as a partnership between the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and the University More…
When the results of the Texas A&M University election for student body president (SBP) were finalized this morning, one candidate had already made an impact–even though he lost the election. Jose Luis Zelaya was a candidate for SBP for many different reasons, from improving student services to promoting access to More…
The Texas Freedom Network (TFN) was originally founded by former Gov. Ann Richards’ daughter Cecile Richards as a counter to the religious right in Texas. While Richards is now president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the TFN has continued with the work she started. According to the organization’s website More…
