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Shefali Luthra @shefali.bsky.social · 8h

Trump's big IVF announcement is a retreat from his campaign promise. It doesn't make IVF available for all.

1. Employers don't have to offer the "fertility benefit" it creates
2. The benefit doesn't have to cover IVF
3. It could cover the conservative alternatives criticized by mainstream med

Trump plans could lower IVF costs for some — but fall short of his campaign promise

The administration said employers will be able to offer standalone insurance for fertility treatments and that one major drugmaker will offer discounts for IVF drugs.

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Jessica Montoya Coggins @jmcoggins.bsky.social · 9h

Working on something for Signal about #NoKings but @texasaflcio.org alerted me that there is a virtual training happening TOMORROW from the national AFL-CIO for folks who might have some questions or concerns about taking part in a protest now

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Refresher Course for No Kings Weekend - Best Practices for First Amendment Activity · AFL-CIO Training

Unions have a long history of engaging in First Amendment-protected activities. Indeed, much of today’s First Amendment law was established as a result of union members exercising their rights to asse...

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The Texas Signal @texassignal.bsky.social · 11h

Ahead of Saturday's #NoKings rally, Greg Abbott announces that the Texas National Guard will be deployed in Austin for what he is calling an "Antifa-linked protest"

Twitter post from Texas Governor Greg Abbott announcing that Texas National Guard troops will be deployed in Austin ahead of Saturday's #NoKings protest

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The Texas Signal @texassignal.bsky.social · 13h

We loved getting to showcase this revolutionary theater making the rounds in Texas:

JMR @jamesfortexas.bsky.social · 16h

Bread and Puppet Theatre is bringing its road show to Texas. They'll be at the Hip Pocket Theatre on Friday. I talked to people from both about the importance of puppetry and protest for @texassignal.bsky.social. texassignal.com/radical-poli...

Radical Political Puppeteers Come To Texas

The famed and revolutionary Bread and Puppet Theater, famous for their puppetry, is making stops in Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and Fort Worth this week

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The Texas Signal @texassignal.bsky.social · 13h

Last night new gubernatorial candidate @ginafortexas.bsky.social was on MSNBC:

"Texans are hurting. Texans are struggling. This is Greg Abbott's record. He owns it and it is time for change."

Gina Hinojosa @ginafortexas.bsky.social · 13h

I will focus on the issues that keep working families up at night.

That starts with tackling the affordability crisis, creating jobs, and expanding access to affordable healthcare.

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The Texas Signal @texassignal.bsky.social · 1d

TODAY: State Representative and civil rights and union lawyer @ginafortexas.bsky.social officially launches her campaign for Texas Governor:

Gina Hinojosa @ginafortexas.bsky.social · 1d

I’m running for governor.

For over a decade, Greg Abbott has made it easier for billionaires to profit while hardworking Texans struggle to afford groceries, housing, and healthcare.

But together, we can make Texas work for Texans again.

Join us: ginafortexas.com

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The Texas Signal @texassignal.bsky.social · 2d

In the next few weeks, thousands of Texans with DACA will be waiting to hear the latest legal move from a judge, who will be issuing a ruling that has the potential to create a Texas-sized hole in DACA protections - and up to 90,000 Texans could be impacted.

A Complicated Trajectory For DACA In Texas

How DACA looks in the future will be decided soon in a Texas courthouse, and the consequences for many Texans could be huge

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The Texas Signal @texassignal.bsky.social · 2d

Did we mention our newsletter is FREE! In addition to some bonus reporting, you'll get a list of things we read through the week and some more recommendations. This month we've got spooky season suggestions!

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The Texas Signal @texassignal.bsky.social · 2d

FYI: For our subscribers, we heard the feedback about our *FREE* weekly newsletter and y'all definitely prefer for it to stay on Friday. And so it shall! This week expect some tips to prepare for #NoKings protests happening throughout the state.

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The Texas Signal @texassignal.bsky.social · 2d

"Houston Mayor John Whitmire was not in attendance at Tuesday's news conference. At least one heckler shouted about the mayor's absence"

Houston Public Media @houstonpublicmedia.bsky.social · 2d

Houston and Harris County leaders are considering a lawsuit over the upcoming removal of Montrose's rainbow crosswalks.

Harris County might sue over pending removal of rainbow crosswalks, county attorney says

METRO plans to remove the rainbow crosswalks in Houston's Montrose neighborhood, where they were installed in 2017 to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, after a directive by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

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The Texas Signal @texassignal.bsky.social · 3d

A new documentary shines a spotlight on many of the Texas librarians who faced unprecedented threats and accusations, and how they and their community supporters fought back

Documentary Shows Librarians Fighting From The Front Line

A new documentary explores the ways in which librarians became front-line workers in the battle for democracy and the First Amendment

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The Texas Signal @texassignal.bsky.social · 3d

"The future of Texas congressional elections and minority voting rights are in the hands of three federal judges after hearing nearly two weeks of testimony in a lawsuit alleging Republican leaders violated the voting rights of Hispanics and Blacks through redistricting."

Texas redistricting lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in the hands of federal judges

Texas elections, minority voting rights, and possibly the reshaping of legislative districts across the country are in the hands of federal judges.

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The Texas Signal @texassignal.bsky.social · 6d

The Texas Renaissance Festival is the perfect opportunity to explore a Texas author's unique contribution to medieval folklore

Houston Author Has The World’s First Coloring Novel

The Texas Renaissance Festival is the perfect place to celebrate one of the most innovative books born in the lone star state

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 6d

The President seems unwell. From his physical symptoms to his visible cognitive decline, the American people deserve clear answers about his ability to serve. I’ve formally called on the White House Physician to provide transparency and the truth about President Trump’s health.

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The Texas Signal @texassignal.bsky.social · 6d

"This is the latest in a string of cases where Paxton, as the state’s top lawyer, has not only declined to defend a state law, but actively campaigned for the courts to strike it down."

Paxton sides with Texas GOP, against secretary of state in lawsuit seeking to close primaries

Secretary of State Jane Nelson said in a filing that Paxton’s office gave her less than an hour’s warning that they’d be siding against her agency in court.

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Peter Sagal @petersagal.bsky.social · 7d

Gift Link:

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Exclusive | How Ken Paxton, a Rising MAGA Star, Got Rich as a Texas Politician

The state’s attorney general, who is vying to be the GOP nominee for a U.S. Senate seat, became a multimillionaire as a public official.

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Michelle Pitcher @michellepitcher.bsky.social · 7d

The Court of Criminal Appeals has stayed Robert Roberson’s execution, sending his case back to a lower court for reconsideration. He was scheduled to be executed in less than a week.

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The Texas Signal @texassignal.bsky.social · 8d

We also talked with a Colombian human rights attorney about what the arrests portend for global reproductive justice

Global Reproductive Experts React To Texas Arrests

While the news of the first criminal charges against the Texas abortion ban sent shockwaves around the state and country, many global reproductive rights experts recognized a pattern.

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The Texas Signal @texassignal.bsky.social · 8d

We wrote about these arrests, the first criminal charges against individuals who have allegedly performed abortions in not just Texas, but the country since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, back in March

First Arrests Under Texas Abortion Ban: What We Know

These arrests represent the first criminal charges against individuals who have allegedly performed abortions in not just Texas, but the country since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.

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The Texas Signal @texassignal.bsky.social · 8d

"Eight people affiliated with Houston-area health clinics accused of providing illegal abortions and operating without licenses were indicted, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Wednesday."

8 people allegedly affiliated with Houston woman in illegal abortion case indicted, Paxton says | Houston Public Media

The announcement of more arrests in the case championed by Paxton comes a month after Maria Rojas, a Houston-area midwife who operated the clinics, was indicted on 15 felony charges stemming from alle...

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Jessica Montoya Coggins @jmcoggins.bsky.social · 8d

"The company in 2023 was awarded $500,000 in a contest founded by Janine and Jeff Yass, the Pennsylvania billionaire who donated a state record $6 million to Gov. Greg Abbott’s campaign last year"

Texas selects company that will help develop its school voucher program

Finance and technology company Odyssey will help design the application process, manage payments and review complaints for the state’s education savings accounts.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 8d

I will not back down.

Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

Donald Trump Truth Social Post: Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also.

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The Texas Signal @texassignal.bsky.social · 9d

Full article here:

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The Texas Signal @texassignal.bsky.social · 9d

INBOX: Fort Worth! Tomorrow @jamestalarico.bsky.social will be holding a rally. These tend to get crowded, so plan accordingly.

Announcement about James Talarico rally in Fort Worth October 8

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The Texas Signal @texassignal.bsky.social · 9d

INBOX: Statement from Senate candidate and former congressman @colinallredtx.bsky.social about Texas National Guard members being deployed to Illinois

Colin Allred's statement about Texas Nat'l Guard members being deployed to Illinois

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