News Ticker: June 28 - SB5 Edition

All the SB5 news that's fit to blog

"...There are many words to describe the week in SB5: inspiring, unruly, historic. We'll add another – overwhelming. News..."

June 28, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Dewhurst Versus the First Amendment

Lite guv briefly blames press for SB5 crowd

"...In the collective mind of the GOP, who were..."

June 29, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

UPDATE: Senate Filibuster in Progress

Close to vote on SB5; clock ticking

"...a brief on Republicans’ reaction (and nonreaction), see “Post SB5 Debate, No Word From Perry.” And for a blow-by-blow..."

June 25, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Communists! GOP Sees Reds Under the SB 5 Bed

New conspiracy theory: Bill opponents no longer mob, now Stalinists

"..."Socialist organization and Occupy movement organized mob to stop #SB5"..."

June 28, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dewhurst Down, and Out Come the Jackals

UPDATE: Lite guv hopefuls turn on incumbent after SB 5 meltdown

"...his constituents "Do you believe the failure to pass SB5 means we need a change in leadership in the..."

June 27, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Sunday at the Capitol

Orange-clad abortion bill opponents witness House floor folly

"...See Part 1 of Dan Solomon’s three-part series on SB5, “‘Let Her Speak!’” See Part 3 of Dan Solomon’s..."

June 24, 2013 News Post by Dan Solomon

'Let Her Speak!'

Abortion hearing erupts into an emotional match

"...See Part 2 of Dan Solomon’s three-part series on SB5, “A Sunday at the Capitol.” See Part 3 of..."

June 21, 2013 News Post by Dan Solomon

The Mad Men

Senate GOP votes to impose new abortion limits

"...with a doctor for women seeking medical abortion. Originally, SB5 would have banned abortion at 20 weeks gestation (the..."

June 19, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

You Make Me Wanna Shout!

An abbreviated playlist for the second special lege session

"...’round the world, those that successfully blocked the restrictive SB5 in the first special session, lawmakers have made it..."

July 11, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Just a Bad Bill

Schoolhouse Rock! classic reworked for abortion rights fight

"...Davis" to the epic Taiwanese animated retelling of the SB5 filibuster, there's no shortage of creativity surrounding the reproductive..."

July 8, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: July 2

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Just look at these photos from yesterday’s rally for..."

July 2, 2013 Qmmunity Post

What to Expect When You're Expecting a Special Session

New bill numbers and potential arguments imminent

"...• SB5 (abortion restrictions that would reduce the number of abortion..."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Activist Suffers Stroke During Filibuster

Anne McAfee recovering at Brackenridge

"...member reports she was cheered by the news that SB5 had been defeated, and that the Supreme Court had..."

June 28, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

Point Austin: A Moment of Celebration

It's a long road, but we can walk it together

June 28, 2013 News Column by Michael King

'Chipping Away': A Texas Abortion Rights Timeline

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lege Lines

Rick Perry calls a second special session

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Citizens' Filibuster

June 25, 2013. 30 photos.

"...Sen. Wendy Davis joins supporters after SB5 is defeated...."

June 26, 2013 Photo Gallery

A Victory by the People

Filibuster, parliamentary gamesmanship kill abortion bill … for now

"...had terrorist [sic] in the Texas State Senate opposing SB5” – although his earlier timing suggests he may have..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Dan Solomon

Post SB 5 Debate, No Word From Perry

Governor silent so far after abortion bill fails

"...one thing: this fight is far from over. #txlege #sb5"..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

YEA OR NAY?

UPDATED: Senate session ends in chaos, but Dems emerge victorious

"...and it reaches far beyond the specific issues of SB5, as crucial as they are. Texans have seen the..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Michael King

GOP Attempts Stunt to Upstage Davis Filibusters

State reps, twiddling thumbs, pick up office supplies

"...the stacks of paper "a cheap political stunt." Describing SB5 as "big government at its worst," he said, "If..."

June 25, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: In Defense of Women's Rights

The GOP does battle for a government of men, not laws

June 21, 2013 News Column by Michael King

NARAL Stages 'People's Filibuster'

Action against new abortion regulations

"...wide." His caption read " We fought to pass SB5 through the senate last night, and this is why."..."

June 20, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Bill Debates Begin Tomorrow

First real debates for school finance and more

"...appropriation for SB1), the Interstate Health Care Compact in SB5, and the Medicaid re-imbursement cuts in SB 7. There..."

June 1, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

The union's due, the boys in blue, The Sopranos' view, and Miracle Mike takes it on the, um, chin.

"...a mere reduction in subsidies. Is there some way SB5 could be broadened a bit to include regular folks..."

April 13, 2001 Column