Wendy Davis

Edie Windsor

feminism

literature

Rebel Girls: The True Stories of 10 Women Breaking Barriers in Contemporary American Politics

The stories of 10 American women who fundamentally altered history simply by showing up and working like hell — in their own words.

Carmen —

Apr 27, 2016

Daily Fix

rick perry

politics + activism

Rick Perry Indicted on Corruption Charges for Attempting to Force Out Lesbian District Attorney

Texas Governor Rick Perry has been indicted on felony corruption charges for attempting to strong-arm Austin District Attorney out of office through by vetoing funding to anti-corruption office.

Mari Brighe —

Aug 16, 2014

local politics

republished

politics + activism

The People’s History: The Birth of the New Feminist Army in Texas

“An entire year has passed since the shouts heard around the world reverberated throughout the Texas Capitol and forced the state legislature to come to a screeching halt. Rise Up/Levanta…

Rise Up/Levanta Texas —

Jun 26, 2014

local politics

texas

politics + activism

Texas GOP Walks The Plank of Its Own Platform As State Shimmers With Purple

The GOP is digging its heels into the sand as the tide turns. But hateful platform language and fist shaking will not stop the ocean. Texas is too big to…

Adrian —

Jun 13, 2014

Daily Fix

texas

politics + activism

Wendy Davis, Kick-Ass Filibusterer, is Officially Running For Texas Governor

Texas Sen. Wendy Davis announced she’s running for governor. Take that, Perry and Abbott!

Yvonne —

Oct 3, 2013

idol worship

regular

politics + activism

Idol Worship: Every State Needs A Wendy Davis

Every state needs a Wendy Davis. Every person has a story.

Carmen —

Jul 30, 2013

Daily Fix

planned parenthood

politics + activism

Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Just Lost: Texas Women Are Down but Not Out

“HB2 outlaws abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, shuts down all but five abortion clinics in the state and tightens guidelines when it comes to abortion drugs. It’s a law…

Yvonne —

Jul 18, 2013

Daily Fix

team pick

comedy

Team Pick: Five Stars for the Amazon Reviews of Wendy Davis’s Filibuster Sneakers

Ali’s Team Pick: Because everyone in the U.S. with half a brain has already team picked Wendy Davis as a Senator and badass super human, I will do everyone a…

A.E. Osworth —

Jun 29, 2013