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Post-presidential debate poll shows a shift in WI; Teamsters won't endorse in presidential race after releasing internal polling showing most members support Trump; IL energy jobs growth is strong but lacks female workers; Pregnant, Black Coloradans twice as likely to die than the overall population.

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The Teamsters choose not to endorse a presidential candidate, county officials in Texas fight back against state moves to limit voter registration efforts, and the FBI investigate suspicious packages sent to elections offices in at least 17 states.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

TX: Civil Rights

Early voting for the upcoming general election runs from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1. (Rob Goebel/Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

TX League of Women Voters participates in National Voter Registration Day

Today is National Voter Registration Day, and volunteers with the nonpartisan League of Women Voters are holding voter registration events across the …

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El voto anticipado para las próximas elecciones generales tendrá lugar del 21 de octubre al 1 de noviembre. (Rob Goebel/Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Liga de Mujeres Votantes de TX participa en el Día Nacional de Registro de Votantes

Hoy es el Día Nacional de Registro de Votantes, y voluntarios de la Liga de Mujeres Votantes, una organización no partidista, están …

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Income, location and trust issues can contribute to health disparities in the Latinx community. (Krakenimages.com/Adobe Stock)
TX nonprofits address health disparities in Latino community

Nonprofits across Texas are coming together to address disparities in health care for the Latinx community. A report by the Commonwealth Fund shows …

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Texas does not have online voter registration, but you can update your information or request a voter registration card at www.votetexas.gov. (Rob Goebel/Adobe Stock)
TX voters encouraged to check status

The political climate is heating up in Texas as we get closer to the general election in November. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says more than one …

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Texas no cuenta con registro de votantes en línea, pero puede actualizar su información o solicitar una tarjeta de registro de votantes en www.votetexas.gov. (Rob Goebel/Adobe Stock)
Se alienta a los votantes de TX a verificar el estado de su registro de votantes

El clima político se está calentando en Texas a medida que nos acercamos a las elecciones generales de noviembre. El gobernador de Texas…

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National Park Service to preserve painful history in Texas

A schoolhouse in far West Texas has been designated as a unit of the U.S. National Park System. The Blackwell School is a former de facto segregated …

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Statistics show women vote at a higher rate than men. (Richard Miller/Adobe Stock)
TX nonprofit works to get more women engaged in elections

As the general election in November gets closer, more Americas are showing interest in getting involved in the electoral process. There is a new …

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Las estadísticas muestran que las mujeres votan en mayor proporción que los hombres. (Richard Miller/Adobe Stock)
Organización trabaja para que más mujeres participen en elecciones en TX

A medida que se acercan las elecciones generales de noviembre, más estadounidenses muestran interés en involucrarse en el proceso electoral…

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American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten will deliver her 'State of the Union' keynote address on Monday, July 22. (dragonstock/Adobe Stock}
Thousands of teachers expected in TX for their annual convention

Thousands of educators from across the nation will be in Houston starting this weekend for the American Federation of Teachers annual convention…

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Student Fellows, Lorena and Camila, participating at a community event in Tyler, TX. (photo courtesy of Este Poder)
East TX nonprofit works to register young voters of color

The nonprofit Este Poder has a goal of helping more young people of color in rural east Texas exercise their right to vote. The organization holds …

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In virtually identical court declarations, professors involved in a lawsuit against the Biden administration said they will not honor any student's demands to be addressed by the singular pronoun
Texas professors wage war on Title IX, threatening students' rights to abortions

By Shoshanna Ehrlich for Ms. Magazine.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Texas News Service reporting for the Ms. Magazine-Public News Service …

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Organizers say the Swingman Classic is the closest a modern-day fan can get to the historic Negro Leagues. (Danny Hooks/Adobe Stock)
HBCU students highlighted during MLB All-Star Week in TX

Major League Baseball's All-Star week kicks off tonight at Globe Life Field in Arlington with the Swingman Classic featuring 50 student athletes from …

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