Wendy Davis 2020 Congress

Wendy Davis announces she’s running for Congress

Davis will seek to unseat Rep. Chip Roy.

On Jul 22, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

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Filibuster queen Wendy Davis on how young women can make the most political impact

Advice from the former senator who famously held her ground for 11 hours for abortion rights.

On Nov 22, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Don’t mess with this Texas doctor on ultrasounds before abortions

Just because it is required doesn't mean doctors are happy about it.

On Sep 3, 2015 by Marisa Kabas

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Your Twitter hashtag is probably useless

For a platform that limits you to 140 characters, why waste the space?

On Jul 17, 2015 by Simon Owens

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21 of Jon Stewart’s best political interviews on ‘The Daily Show’

He skewered American politics for 16 years. Here are some of his best high-profile chats.

On Feb 11, 2015 by Kevin Collier

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New Texas lawmaker wears anti-abortion boots just to screw with Wendy Davis

“No more pink shoe drama for SD 10!”

On Jan 13, 2015 by Kevin Collier

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Has the Internet already gotten bored with Wendy Davis?

The Texas state senator fell short in her first online fundraising push.

On Oct 5, 2013 by Aja Romano

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9 things you could have done during Ted Cruz’s 20-hour speech

You could have driven from Washington, D.C., to Cruz’s home state of Texas.

On Sep 25, 2013 by Mike Fenn

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Ted Cruz’s fauxlibuster tangents, ranked by germaneness

Where can you find references to Star Wars, White Castle, and Dr. Seuss all in one place? On the floor of the United States Senate, of course.

On Sep 25, 2013 by Mike Fenn

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Texas attorney general thanks supporter who called Wendy Davis ‘retard barbie’

If you search the phrase “abortion Barbie” on Twitter, you’ll see it's become a de facto nickname for Davis.

On Aug 19, 2013 by Audra Schroeder

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In Texas abortion battle, @VictorianPrude finally gets to finish her testimony

Last night, the woman who was forcibly removed from a Senate Committee hearing against the Texas abortion bill on Monday was in a different kind of spotlight.

On Jul 11, 2013 by Audra Schroeder

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“I will judge you”: Texas Lege has a fiery foe in @VictorianPrude

Sarah Slamen, a 28-year-old activist from Houston, was removed by state troopers while testifying against Senate Bill 1.

On Jul 10, 2013 by Audra Schroeder

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“I’m Just a Bill” parody takes aim at the Texas special session

"Texas Special Session Blues (I'm Just a Bill Remix)" takes aim at controversial legislation that would ban abortions after 20 weeks and shut down the majority of Texas's abortion clinics.

On Jul 8, 2013 by Audra Schroeder

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Will the Real Wendy Davis please stand up?

A WordPress blog has surfaced, calling into question whether the Texas senator is a "superfake human Barbie doll."

On Jul 3, 2013 by Audra Schroeder

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Thousands flock to Austin to Stand With Texas Women

It was less of an unruly mob and more of a lively BBQ—with less meat and more signs and water bottles.

On Jul 1, 2013 by Adam Schragin