Wendy Davis

New Texas abortion bill expected to have outsized impact on Latinos

In Texas, legislators from both parties believe their positions on abortion are in line with Latino voters. Republicans, the party behind the state's new anti-abortion bill, see themselves as in sync with Latino Catholics, for example. But because the bill has the potential to impact lower-class women more, Democrats see themselves as more aligned.

New Texas abortion bill expected to have outsized impact on Latinos

Protests, arrests pile up as North Carolina legislature pushes conservative agenda

Protests, arrests pile up as North Carolina legislature pushes conservative agenda

Texas abortion bill enters round two as special session begins

Texas abortion bill enters round two as special session begins

Marathon filibuster kills abortion bill, puts Texas Senator into national spotlight

Marathon filibuster kills abortion bill, puts Texas Senator into national spotlight

Texas Abortion Bill Fails to Pass After Filibuster

Texas Abortion Bill Fails to Pass After Filibuster

Are Filibusters Used Outside the United States?

Filibusters are pretty common here in the US but it's a tradition that often strikes outsiders as strange. We wanted to find out more about filibusters: Where do they come from and what other countries, if any, use them?

Are Filibusters Used Outside the United States?