What's the status on abortion-related bills being considered by Texas lawmakers this session and what impact could they have on access to abortion and women's reproductive health, if signed into law?
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What is "cancel culture" and what role does it play in modern society?
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Sweeping police reform legislation is being considered at both in Congress and by the GOP-controlled Texas Legislature, after the death of George Floyd renewed nationwide criticism of excessive force and accountability in policing, especially as related to violence perpetrated against people of color. What's in these bills and why are they so controversial?
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The "American Dream" is built on idealized concepts of abundant opportunity and attainable success, but there's a lot we don't understand about how the system works and the disturbing realities about poverty in 21st-century America.
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What role does self-deception play in our success and well-being? Can lying to ourselves actually change our lives for the better?
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Gov. Abbott says bail reform is a legislative priority this year.
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The Biden administration has announced its plans to use military bases in San Antonio and El Paso to house a growing number of unaccompanied migrant children in federal custody.
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If the filibuster continues to delay Senate movement on key legislation, President Biden says he is open to making significant changes to the controversial parliamentary procedure, which has often been used to block the advancement of civil rights measures.
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Like many things in 2020, the pandemic significantly delayed the official U.S. Census count.
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A recent New York Times piece focused on police bargaining tactics and the so-called “playbook” police unions have used to win power nationwide, spotlighting San Antonio's history and influence in bargaining tactics now used by unions across the country.