How the Filibuster Has Already Undermined Democracy

The recent attacks on reproductive rights reveal another reason to let the filibuster burn

"...22" – the U.S. Senate procedural rule that enables filibusters. Under Rule 22 – first enacted in 1917 –..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

Carona Says He'll Filibuster TxDOT Sunset Bill

Senator angered by removal of local-option gas tax

"...In response, Carona has announced he'll filibuster the bill and sink it altogether...."

May 31, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

UPDATE: Senate Filibuster in Progress

Close to vote on SB5; clock ticking

"...-- it's because majority has decided to shut down filibuster whatever the actual rules. I've seen filibusters before, and..."

June 25, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Senate Filibuster

June 25, 2013. 11 photos.

"...to the Senate, where Senator Wendy Davis began a filibuster shortly after 11am this morning. Sen. Davis, left, is..."

June 25, 2013 Photo Gallery

UPDATE: The People's Filibuster Continues

Opponents of war on women use lege rules to derail abortion ban

"...as 700 Texans have signed up for the citizen's filibuster: A determined effort to slow the abortion restrictions in..."

June 20, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Hightower Report: A 'People's Filibuster' in Texas awakens a movement

Even old bulls heard Wendy Davis' filibuster loud and clear

"...more than 11 grueling hours, she literally stood tall, filibustering a mean and demeaning attempt by extremist Republican leaders..."

July 12, 2013 News Column

Filibuster Fallout: The Gallery Arrests

After spending hours on crossword puzzles in the Senate gallery, an elderly woman gets cuffed

"...images of the events surrounding the June 25 Democratic filibuster of Senate Bill 5 were of Texas Depart­ment of..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Amy Gentry

Carona Says Filibuster About Process, Not Vengeance

Watson blasts local-option opponents as "bumper-sticker arguments"

"...conference to answer questions on why he’s prepared to filibuster HB 300, the TxDOT Sunset bill, after a conference..."

May 31, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Activist Suffers Stroke During Filibuster

Anne McAfee recovering at Brackenridge

"...support Sen. Wendy Davis during her Senate Bill 5 filibuster...."

June 28, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

NARAL Stages 'People's Filibuster'

Action against new abortion regulations

"...The organizers are calling the action a "people's filibuster." The intent is to keep the hearing going as..."

June 20, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

The Citizens' Filibuster

June 25, 2013. 30 photos.

June 26, 2013 Photo Gallery

The Biggest Filibuster

McCain tries to cancel presidential debate.

Sept. 24, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Shouting Down Midnight

Years after Wendy Davis’ filibuster, doc follows those still fighting

"...Wendy Davis garnered national attention for conducting a daylong filibuster of a Texas law positioned to significantly reduce access..."

March 13, 2022 SXSW Post by Vivie Behrens

The 13 Hours That Changed Texas in Shouting Down Midnight

Shouting Down Midnight stands by Wendy Davis during her filibuster

"...But then-state Sen. Davis, D-Ft. Worth, delivered her epic filibuster to thwart the last draconian abortion bill (the one..."

March 18, 2022 Screens Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Return of the Unruly Mob

Palmer Center celebration marks filibuster anniversary

"...now iconic pink shoes: The images from Wendy Davis’ filibuster are now etched into history. But they could never..."

June 23, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Perry Lectures Davis

Says experience should tell her his way is the right way

"...who descended on the Capitol in support of the filibuster by Sen. Wendy Davis as the "unruly actions of..."

June 27, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Then There's This: Anne McAfee Stands With Women

Activist recovering after taking ill at historic filibuster

"...Sen. Wendy Davis was approaching her 10th hour of filibustering an abortion bill, you can bet McAfee would have..."

July 5, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Special Session 2.0: Wendy Davis Responds

SB 5 filibuster senator fires back at Perry's renewed anti-health call

"...Democrat with a low national profile. One 13 hour filibuster later, she's the go-to Dem for a response to..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Where Do the Queers Go from Here?

Texas LGBTQ civil rights activists face a wild ride forward

"...In the last 24 hours, a "citizen's filibuster" helped defeat Texas' draconian Senate Bill 5, and the..."

June 26, 2013 Qmmunity Post

GOP Attempts Stunt to Upstage Davis Filibusters

State reps, twiddling thumbs, pick up office supplies

"...As the filibuster of Senate Bill 5 continues in the Senate, state..."

June 25, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Let Leticia Speak

Initial script for new film about Wendy Davis filibuster may have missed a few historical marks

"...moments in recent Texas history, Sen. Wendy Davis' 2013 filibuster that (temporarily) blocked anti-abortion House Bill 2 was destined..."

Nov. 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Post SB 5 Debate, No Word From Perry

Governor silent so far after abortion bill fails

"...national press scurries to catch up with the astonishing filibuster of Senate Bill 5, local Democrats and reproductive rights..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Victory by the People

Filibuster, parliamentary gamesmanship kill abortion bill … for now

"...– and continued with some live theatre with a filibuster of the bill by Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth,..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Dan Solomon

Top 10 Lege Stories

Wendy Davis' filibuster, redistricting, and the lottery fiasco

"...2) THE FILIBUSTER HEARD AROUND THE WORLD, PT. 1 Sen. Wendy Davis,..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

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"...members of the Senate who desire to change the filibuster rule in the Senate of trying to upset the..."

April 8, 2005 Column

Naked City

Texans vs. Priscilla Owen

"...5th Circuit -- currently derailed by a U.S. Senate filibuster -- eventually goes down for good, much of the..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Clarifying Constitutional Mandates

"...members of the Senate who desire to change the filibuster rule in the Senate of trying to upset the..."

April 4, 2005 Postmarks

Davis Enters Race, Mudslinging Begins

A governor's race with lots of buzz

"...nomination back in June, when she mounted an 13-hour filibuster against new GOP-authored abortion restrictions. But the roots of..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Wendy Davis: In For Governor Race

UPDATE: Fort Worth Dem to challenge GOP stranglehold next November

"...making real headlines in 2011, when she undertook a filibuster of Republican plans to cut billions from public education...."

Oct. 3, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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

"...called Wendy Davis became an overnight superstar when she filibustered for 11 hours at the Texas Capitol. It all..."

June 30, 2023 Arts Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

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