Thousands Rally at the Capitol

Supporters of women's rights energized to continue fighting bad bills

"...Hour – the band played their new instrumental work, "Wendy" – and former Dixie Chick Natalie Maines, Houston Dem..."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

A Young Man's Guide to Abortion Rights in The Fight for Midnight

Former Chronicle writer Dan Solomon switches from journalist to novelist for his YA debut

"...a little-known Democrat state senator from Fort Worth called Wendy Davis became an overnight superstar when she filibustered for..."

June 30, 2023 Arts Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

Voters Opt for Status Quo in Statewide Races

Bluenami proves illusory in Texas stalemate

"...the lowest-hanging red fruit in the Legislature (Rep. Sarah Davis in Hous­ton and Sen. Pete Flores in Southwest Tex­as)...."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: The Whiplash Generation

On trying to maintain humane sanity in a dangerously insane era

"...me back to the 2013 state Senate filibuster by Wendy Davis, who spoke for 11 hours until transparently arbitrary..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Column by Michael King

News Roundup: Pressley, Jackson, CapMetro, and more

How do you solve a problem like Laura?

"...• It turns out the Wendy Davis campaign was embroiled in some pretty intense in-fighting..."

Nov. 17, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

The Courage of Dawnna Dukes

State representative discredits claims that abortion leads to mental health problems

"...schools. And here in Texas, gubernatorial candidate, state Sen. Wendy Davis – champion of the epic 11-hour filibuster to..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

It's Official: Van de Putte Running for Lt. Gov.

In a historic first, two women will top the Democratic ballot

"...will field a historic slate next November. With Sen. Wendy Davis cruising toward the gubernatorial nomination, this will be..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: Anne McAfee Stands With Women

Activist recovering after taking ill at historic filibuster

"...suffered last week, which came on just as Sen. Wendy Davis was approaching her 10th hour of filibustering an..."

July 5, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Round Three: Will Dems Break Quorum to Stall Abortion Regs Measures?

Dems say all legal options on table to halt bad bills

"...Sen. Wendy Davis' marathon filibuster last week, cheered by thousands at..."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Perry's Veto Axe Comes Down

Democrats and Republicans of all stripes and experience hit

"...wage discrimination grievance. In a statement, bill sponsor Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, wrote, "Texas families all across our..."

June 17, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...New York, and Kelly Reichardt's followup to Old Joy, Wendy and Lucy, are Paul Schrader's Adam Resurrected (starring Jeff..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Top 10 Local Stories

The year in Austin: from the APD to urban rail

"...1) THE WENDY FACTOR The Senate filibuster by Fort Worth's Wendy Davis..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: Wading Into the Final Week of Early Voting

Serenity now! Ahead of Election Day

"...Springs, who is locked in a tight fight with Wendy Davis in TX-21; Justin Berry, challenging Vikki Goodwin in..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Congressional Campaign Fundraising [UPDATE]

Senate and House candidates late-posted dollars

"...this morning. Worth special notice: TX-10 (Shannon Hutcheson); TX-21 (Wendy Davis); TX-31 (Donna Imam). See updates and additional notes..."

Oct. 17, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Who’s Running for What in Texas So Far

Yellow Dog 2020: Local Dem primary dance card filling up

"...A much-awaited running-shoe-to-fall is that of Wendy Davis, who considered taking on Cornyn but now says..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Lege Lines: Taking Aim at Planned Parenthood ... Again

Senate committee advances bill targeting Downtown clinic

"...Revisiting her old stomping grounds, former Sen. Wendy Davis testified against the bill, citing her experience receiving..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

New Dem Caucus Leader

Chris Turner, D-Grand Prairie, is best known for almost saving Wendy Davis' campaign

"...to statewide recognition in 2014 when he ran Sen. Wendy Davis' gubernatorial campaign. While Davis failed, Turner was actually..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Weekend of Big Rallies

The Women’s March on Austin caps off a banner weekend of civic engagement

"...Texas Executive Director Yvonne Gutierrez, and former state Sen. Wendy Davis all taking the stage for speeches. "When we..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Trapped and the War on Women's Health Care

Doc highlights impact of anti-choice laws in the South

"...HB 2 – and a flashback to former Sen. Wendy Davis’ 13-hour epic filibuster plus the orange army. Davis..."

March 11, 2016 SXSW Post by Mary Tuma

Top 10 State Stories

The 10 stories that defined politics in Texas in 2014

"...4) DAVIS DISASTER Her 2013 abortion rights filibuster made Fort Worth..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: The Battle Is Joined

Life Inside the Campaign War Zone

"...Texans for Greg Abbott accused gubernatorial opponent Wendy Davis of a "Flip-Flop Fumble" this week, saying she..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Then There's This: It's Our Turn Now

Women are ready to kick ass, take names, clean house

"...last year's legislative assault on women's reproductive rights and Wendy Davis' historic filibuster, there emerged a fired-up base and..."

March 7, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

March 4 Election Results

The latest primary news

"...Those frontrunners who did draw some competition, like Sen. Wendy Davis, are expected to be popping champagne corks early...."

March 4, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Top 10 State Stories

Obamacare provoked, a star was born, and the Tea Party kept on steeping.

"...Democrats have a new superstar in their pantheon. Senator Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, resurrected the party's hopes for statewide..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Lege Stories

Wendy Davis' filibuster, redistricting, and the lottery fiasco

"...THE FILIBUSTER HEARD AROUND THE WORLD, PT. 1 Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, became an international sensation and the..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

Get ready for special number three

"...before the weekend, lighting up Twitter to castigate Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, as an absentee legislator. Davis, who..."

Aug. 2, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

The 83rd session keeps rolling

"...his demeaning comments about the personal life of Sen. Wendy Davis. The Other Bills..."

July 5, 2013 News Column by Richard Whittaker

The Eyes of Texas

The night my alma mater finally made sense

"...to join the masses and wait for news. Sen. Wendy Davis approached hour 10 of filibustering the controversial SB..."

June 27, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Perry's Vexing Vetoes

Perry kills 24 more bills

"...the federal Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. Senate sponsor Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, wrote, "By vetoing the equal pay for equal..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Docs Back Insur­ance Reforms

Can we make health coverage more transparent?

"...are a pair of companion bills filed by Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth (Senate Bill 1611), and Rep. Todd..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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