“There are enough voters out there who can absolutely turn an election & blow up what they are trying to do.” Our top story: A broad coalition are fighting for the spirit of their community, after GOP redistricting galvanized organizers.

The Texas Observer

In Tarrant County, a Grassroots Coalition Pushes Back on Christian Nationalists

The recent redistricting of the county commissioners court has galvanized progressive organizers heading into 2026.

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Earlier: “The immediate economic losses projected here are just the tip of the iceberg. International students drive innovation, advance America’s global competitiveness, and create research and academic opportunities in our local colleges that will benefit our country for generations.”

The Texas Observer

The High Cost of Targeting International Students in Texas

The Trump administration’s bans and airport detentions are derailing the academic dreams of students who carry out important research—and somet...

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