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 Undocumented workers helped build Elon Musk's business empire

Undocumented workers helped build Elon Musk's business empire


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  31 Comments  •  3 weeks ago

Photo credit: A Tesla Cybertruck faces the SpaceX Starship as it sits on a launch pad at Starbase near Boca Chica, Texas, on October 12, 2024, ahead of the Starship Flight 5 test. Sergio Flores/AFP...
A dramatic rise in pregnant women dying in Texas after abortion ban

A dramatic rise in pregnant women dying in Texas after abortion ban


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  40 Comments  •  6 months ago

Photo: Kaitlyn Kash and her husband, Cory, at home with their two children.NBC News Related: TRUMP SAYS WOMEN WHO GET ABORTIONS SHOULD BE PUNISHED
Tim Walz is a car guy — and works on his own 1979 Scout SUV. Will it help him with voters?

Tim Walz is a car guy — and works on his own 1979 Scout SUV. Will it help him with voters?


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  100 Comments  •  6 months ago

Photo: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz kicks back in his International Harvester Scout II with his aptly named dog, Scout. (Courtesy of Tim Walz)
Republicans’ ‘Tampon Tim’ joke about Walz is already backfiring

Republicans’ ‘Tampon Tim’ joke about Walz is already backfiring


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  58 Comments  •  7 months ago

Migrant crossings at U.S.-Mexico border plunge 54% from record highs, internal figures show

Migrant crossings at U.S.-Mexico border plunge 54% from record highs, internal figures show


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  14 Comments  •  10 months ago

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Texas man files legal action to probe ex-partner’s out-of-state abortion

Texas man files legal action to probe ex-partner’s out-of-state abortion


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  32 Comments  •  10 months ago

Photo: Police watch as antiabortion advocates take part in a demonstration outside the Texas Capitol in Austin on Jan. 27. (Suzanne Cordeiro/AFP/Getty Images). Note: Crossing state lines for...
Leaving Texas: Why People Are Exiting the Lone Star State

Leaving Texas: Why People Are Exiting the Lone Star State


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  60 Comments  •  2 years ago

Biden administration waives 26 federal laws to allow border wall construction in South Texas | AP News

Biden administration waives 26 federal laws to allow border wall construction in South Texas | AP News


Via: texan1211  •  News & Politics  •  191 Comments  •  2 years ago

'All we received was abandonment': Migrants sent to Sacramento by DeSantis speak out - Los Angeles Times

'All we received was abandonment': Migrants sent to Sacramento by DeSantis speak out - Los Angeles Times


Via: tacos  •  News & Politics  •  17 Comments  •  2 years ago

Texas Republican Introduces Bill Calling for Secession Referendum  - Rolling Stone

Texas Republican Introduces Bill Calling for Secession Referendum - Rolling Stone


Via: evilgenius  •  News & Politics  •  43 Comments  •  2 years ago

El Paso clears downtown of expansive migrant camps ahead of Biden visit

El Paso clears downtown of expansive migrant camps ahead of Biden visit


Via: gregtx  •  News & Politics  •  11 Comments  •  2 years ago

Beto O'Rourke's Chances of Beating Greg Abbott in Texas Governor Race

Beto O'Rourke's Chances of Beating Greg Abbott in Texas Governor Race


Via: texan1211  •  News & Politics  •  33 Comments  •  3 years ago

Southlake schools rejects 'In God We Trust' signs featuring rainbows, Arabic

Southlake schools rejects 'In God We Trust' signs featuring rainbows, Arabic


Via: tacos  •  News & Politics  •  12 Comments  •  3 years ago

Mayor Adams furious after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sent dozens of migrants to New York City against their will - CBS New York

Mayor Adams furious after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sent dozens of migrants to New York City against their will - CBS New York


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  346 Comments  •  3 years ago

These 10 states are America's worst places to live in 2022

These 10 states are America's worst places to live in 2022


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  60 Comments  •  3 years ago

Culture War Red Meat Is All the GOP Serves the Working Class

Culture War Red Meat Is All the GOP Serves the Working Class


Via: lemuel-g  •  News & Politics  •  0 Comments  •  3 years ago

...the nature of the culture war is to polarize, rather than unite, the working class. Every position in the economic ladder is occupied by people with both liberal and conservative cultural...
Texas Republicans Get Deadly Serious About Secession - The Bulwark

Texas Republicans Get Deadly Serious About Secession - The Bulwark


Via: lemuel-g  •  News & Politics  •  17 Comments  •  3 years ago

The past few years...have seen a qualitative shift in organized support for cracking Texas off from the United States. In part, that shift has been motivated by malign foreign elements, most...
Texas Republicans want to secede? Good riddance.

Texas Republicans want to secede? Good riddance.


Via: gulliver  •  News & Politics  •  9 Comments  •  3 years ago

The Lone Star State does not have the best track record as a sovereign power. The Republic of Texas survived only 10 years from independence to annexation by the United States in  1845 ....
Texas GOP Votes to Reject Validity of Biden's 2020 Election Victory

Texas GOP Votes to Reject Validity of Biden's 2020 Election Victory


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  16 Comments  •  3 years ago

Texas Could Vote to Secede From U.S. in 2023 as GOP Pushes for Referendum

Texas Could Vote to Secede From U.S. in 2023 as GOP Pushes for Referendum


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  10 Comments  •  3 years ago

Mental-Health Reform Is a Bipartisan Issue

Mental-Health Reform Is a Bipartisan Issue


Via: vic-eldred  •  News & Politics  •  126 Comments  •  3 years ago

Robb Elementary School Gunman Salvador Ramos Bought Two Rifles on His 18th Birthday, Texas Officials Say

Robb Elementary School Gunman Salvador Ramos Bought Two Rifles on His 18th Birthday, Texas Officials Say


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  169 Comments  •  3 years ago

18 Children , 2 Teachers Dead In  Texas Elementary School Shooting - The New York Times

18 Children , 2 Teachers Dead In Texas Elementary School Shooting - The New York Times


Via: john-russell  •  News & Politics  •  382 Comments  •  3 years ago

Abbott's border policy cost the U.S. almost $9 billion in just 10 days

Abbott's border policy cost the U.S. almost $9 billion in just 10 days


Via: john-russell  •  News & Politics  •  95 Comments  •  3 years ago

Woman faces murder charge over 'self-induced abortion': Texas official

Woman faces murder charge over 'self-induced abortion': Texas official


Via: tacos  •  News & Politics  •  80 Comments  •  3 years ago

Watch "Man Pays Tribute to Olympic Curling With Roomba and Swiffer

Watch "Man Pays Tribute to Olympic Curling With Roomba and Swiffer


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  12 Comments  •  3 years ago

BREAKING: Hostage Situation at Synagogue in Texas, Suspect Alleges Brother of Terrorist - RedState

BREAKING: Hostage Situation at Synagogue in Texas, Suspect Alleges Brother of Terrorist - RedState


Via: moose-knuckle  •  News & Politics  •  11 Comments  •  3 years ago

Texas Gov. Abbott Asks Biden for Help With COVID Testing, Antibody Treatments

Texas Gov. Abbott Asks Biden for Help With COVID Testing, Antibody Treatments


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  207 Comments  •  3 years ago

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private businesses : NPR

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private businesses : NPR


Via: tacos  •  News & Politics  •  39 Comments  •  4 years ago

Why I support Vaccine Mandates & Mask Mandates

Why I support Vaccine Mandates & Mask Mandates


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  17 Comments  •  4 years ago

Some people are basically selfish-- they pretend its all about their "rights" but its really about their own selfishness.  That's really all it is... They are so self-involved they care little for...
Texas Man Murdered Woman Because She Supported Joe Biden, Say Police

Texas Man Murdered Woman Because She Supported Joe Biden, Say Police


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  20 Comments  •  4 years ago

Texas Teachers Asked to Snitch on Colleagues Promoting 'Radical Politics and Weird Theories'

Texas Teachers Asked to Snitch on Colleagues Promoting 'Radical Politics and Weird Theories'


Via: john-russell  •  News & Politics  •  4 Comments  •  4 years ago

Texas governor Greg Abbott's approval rating falls amid anger over new abortion law and Covid spread | The Independent

Texas governor Greg Abbott's approval rating falls amid anger over new abortion law and Covid spread | The Independent


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  6 Comments  •  4 years ago

Texas Anti-Mask 'Freedom Rally' Organizer Fighting For His Life With COVID-19

Texas Anti-Mask 'Freedom Rally' Organizer Fighting For His Life With COVID-19


Via: john-russell  •  News & Politics  •  44 Comments  •  4 years ago

I live in Texas and I am really angry

I live in Texas and I am really angry


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  45 Comments  •  4 years ago

Related:  Trump Jr Compares American Teachers To Taliban I'm worried about the people right here in our own backyards who share the same hatred for our country as the terrorists...
Florida school district with thousands in isolation or quarantine calls emergency board meeting

Florida school district with thousands in isolation or quarantine calls emergency board meeting


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  4 Comments  •  4 years ago

Important Related Seeds: 1. Alarming 94K Surge In COVID-19 Cases Among Kids , Hospitals Overwhelmed . 2. Texas is seeing a surge in Covid-19 cases and, along with Florida, leads the nation...
'Your child will wait for another child to die.'

'Your child will wait for another child to die.'


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  4 Comments  •  4 years ago

Important Related Seed: Four Broward County Teachers Die From COVID In 24 Hours
Texas House Speaker Signs 52 Arrest Warrants For Absent Democrat Lawmakers | The Daily Wire

Texas House Speaker Signs 52 Arrest Warrants For Absent Democrat Lawmakers | The Daily Wire


Via: sparty-on  •  News & Politics  •  74 Comments  •  4 years ago

Weekend gun violence shakes gatherings in cities across U.S.

Weekend gun violence shakes gatherings in cities across U.S.


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  58 Comments  •  4 years ago

Mayoral loss in Hispanic-heavy Texas city sets off Dems' alarms

Mayoral loss in Hispanic-heavy Texas city sets off Dems' alarms


Via: vic-eldred  •  News & Politics  •  17 Comments  •  4 years ago

Texas AG Says Trump Would've 'Lost' State If It Hadn't Blocked Mail-in Ballots Applications Being Sent Out

Texas AG Says Trump Would've 'Lost' State If It Hadn't Blocked Mail-in Ballots Applications Being Sent Out


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  4 years ago

US student speech calling for reproductive rights goes viral

US student speech calling for reproductive rights goes viral


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  11 Comments  •  4 years ago

Man arrested for allegedly planning Texas mass shooting at Walmart

Man arrested for allegedly planning Texas mass shooting at Walmart


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  5 Comments  •  4 years ago

Related: At Least 22 People Shot, 2 Fatally, After Assailants Get Out Of An SUV And Fire Assault Rifles
Texas Lawmakers Move to Drop Most Handgun Licensing Requirements

Texas Lawmakers Move to Drop Most Handgun Licensing Requirements


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  5 Comments  •  4 years ago

Crenshaw rips Biden administration for claiming border is secure: 'They're lying'

Crenshaw rips Biden administration for claiming border is secure: 'They're lying'


Via: texan1211  •  News & Politics  •  12 Comments  •  4 years ago

Texas GOP launches avalanche of bills to curtail voting

Texas GOP launches avalanche of bills to curtail voting


Via: tessylo  •  News & Politics  •  92 Comments  •  4 years ago

GOP Texas lawmaker introduces bill to allow death penalty for women who have abortions

GOP Texas lawmaker introduces bill to allow death penalty for women who have abortions


Via: flynavy1  •  News & Politics  •  213 Comments  •  4 years ago

A mask-less Trader Joe's customer in Texas had a meltdown after being denied entry - and it reveals how states' new rules endanger workers

A mask-less Trader Joe's customer in Texas had a meltdown after being denied entry - and it reveals how states' new rules endanger workers


Via: tessylo  •  News & Politics  •  86 Comments  •  4 years ago

Covid Announces Plan To Move Operations To Texas Full-Time To Escape Burdensome Regulations

Covid Announces Plan To Move Operations To Texas Full-Time To Escape Burdensome Regulations


Via: sister-mary-agnes-ample-bottom  •  The Lighter Side/ Humor  •  96 Comments  •  4 years ago

As Texas deep freeze subsides, some households now face electricity bills as high as $10,000

As Texas deep freeze subsides, some households now face electricity bills as high as $10,000


Via: john-russell  •  News & Politics  •  13 Comments  •  4 years ago

It’s time to bury the myth of Texas exceptionalism

It’s time to bury the myth of Texas exceptionalism


Via: john-russell  •  Op/Ed  •  67 Comments  •  4 years ago

Why Texas' energy grid is unable to handle the winter storms

Why Texas' energy grid is unable to handle the winter storms


Via: perrie-halpern  •  Other  •  105 Comments  •  4 years ago

Rick Perry: Texans would rather be without power for days than have more federal oversight

Rick Perry: Texans would rather be without power for days than have more federal oversight


Via: larry-hampton  •  News & Politics  •  36 Comments  •  4 years ago

Texas Teen Says He Alerted FBI To Father Charged In Capitol Riot

Texas Teen Says He Alerted FBI To Father Charged In Capitol Riot


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  23 Comments  •  4 years ago

North Texas man’s social-media posts of his role in riot at U.S. Capitol led to his arrest, feds say

North Texas man’s social-media posts of his role in riot at U.S. Capitol led to his arrest, feds say


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  6 Comments  •  4 years ago

It seems like more and more of these MAGA terrorists are identified and then arrested every day. Here's another fascinating story-- one that shows just how incredibly stupid these people are:...
FBI: Texan charged in Capitol riot tweeted ‘Assassinate AOC’

FBI: Texan charged in Capitol riot tweeted ‘Assassinate AOC’


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  10 Comments  •  4 years ago

And it seems like more of these MAGA idiots get arrested with each passing day: At least four other North Texans face charges in connection with the insurrection: Larry Rendall Brock Jr. of...
Trump fraud claims open Republican rift in Texas and other red states | Reuters

Trump fraud claims open Republican rift in Texas and other red states | Reuters


Via: flynavy1  •  News & Politics  •  18 Comments  •  4 years ago

A Texas real-estate agent who flew on a private jet to join the Capitol riot has asked Trump for a pardon, saying she was only following his orders

A Texas real-estate agent who flew on a private jet to join the Capitol riot has asked Trump for a pardon, saying she was only following his orders


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  45 Comments  •  4 years ago

Photos: El Paso doubles mobile morgue capacity amid new COVID-19 surge - Business Insider

Photos: El Paso doubles mobile morgue capacity amid new COVID-19 surge - Business Insider


Via: sister-mary-agnes-ample-bottom  •  News & Politics  •  25 Comments  •  5 years ago

 POLITICS Texas is now rated a ‘toss-up’ in the race between President Trump and Joe Biden

POLITICS Texas is now rated a ‘toss-up’ in the race between President Trump and Joe Biden


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  27 Comments  •  5 years ago

Little by little, even Texans are starting to wake up!
Texas surpassed 1 million votes on first day of early voting - HoustonChronicle.com

Texas surpassed 1 million votes on first day of early voting - HoustonChronicle.com


Via: sister-mary-agnes-ample-bottom  •  News & Politics  •  50 Comments  •  5 years ago

A Texas hospital is so overrun with coronavirus cases that officials say it will send the patients least likely to survive home to die

A Texas hospital is so overrun with coronavirus cases that officials say it will send the patients least likely to survive home to die


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  35 Comments  •  5 years ago

New poll shows Biden with 1-point lead on Trump in Texas

New poll shows Biden with 1-point lead on Trump in Texas


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  7 Comments  •  5 years ago

Even Texas is turning on Trump. It is about time...
85 children under age 2 tested positive for coronavirus in 1 Texas county, as U.S. sets new record

85 children under age 2 tested positive for coronavirus in 1 Texas county, as U.S. sets new record


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  6 Comments  •  5 years ago

Refrigerated trucks requested in Arizona, Texas as morgues reach capacity amid COVID-19 surge

Refrigerated trucks requested in Arizona, Texas as morgues reach capacity amid COVID-19 surge


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  8 Comments  •  5 years ago

Important related article: Florida Sets Coronavirus Death Record , Hours After Gov. DeSantis Said State Had ‘Stabilized’
Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Hits Another Record for New Cases, Passing 59,460

Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Hits Another Record for New Cases, Passing 59,460


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  14 Comments  •  5 years ago

Important Related Article: Donald Trump has been suggesting the coronavirus is under control for 156 days now On January 22, President Donald Trump did an interview with CNBC from...
U.S. sets record for new coronavirus cases, surpassing 55,000 new cases in a single day

U.S. sets record for new coronavirus cases, surpassing 55,000 new cases in a single day


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  51 Comments  •  5 years ago

Important Related Article: E.U. Coronavirus Safe List: This Is Why The U.S. Was Nowhere Near Making The Cut The E.U. chose 15 countries where COVID-19 is under control enough to accept...
Texas Governor: Coronavirus Spreading at ‘Unacceptable Rate’ in State

Texas Governor: Coronavirus Spreading at ‘Unacceptable Rate’ in State


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  8 Comments  •  5 years ago

So he's finally stopped denying that the virus is actually a real problem. And-- OMG!-- actually "pleaded" with residents to wear masks in public! Now he's going to be in big, big trouble with...
Coronavirus update: U.S. death toll tops 115,000 amid growing worry about uptick in cases in Florida, Texas, Oklahoma

Coronavirus update: U.S. death toll tops 115,000 amid growing worry about uptick in cases in Florida, Texas, Oklahoma


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  46 Comments  •  5 years ago

Texas becomes first state to announce dates easing COVID-19 restrictions

Texas becomes first state to announce dates easing COVID-19 restrictions


Via: vic-eldred  •  News & Politics  •  26 Comments  •  5 years ago

AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued three executive orders Friday that outline how to reopen the state amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement from the governor has been...
Texas DPS "checkpoints" underway at Louisiana state line, anyone entering from Louisiana required to self-quarantine for 14 days

Texas DPS "checkpoints" underway at Louisiana state line, anyone entering from Louisiana required to self-quarantine for 14 days


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  14 Comments  •  5 years ago

Looks like the Texas "Deep State" "Big Government" "Snowflake" wants to take away even more of the freedoms of his upright, law-abiding citizens! "Nanny State"-- or is it just the "Socialist"...
Texas loosens firearm laws hours after the state's latest mass shooting left 7 dead

Texas loosens firearm laws hours after the state's latest mass shooting left 7 dead


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  93 Comments  •  6 years ago

A man prays outside of the Medical Center Hospital Emergency room in Odessa, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, following a shooting at random in the area of Odessa and Midland. Several people...
A Texas bill would make it possible to put women to death for having abortions

A Texas bill would make it possible to put women to death for having abortions


Via: gordy327  •  News & Politics  •  59 Comments  •  6 years ago

Men and women, young and old, native Texans and immigrants, they rose to ask lawmakers to protect life, describing a “genocide” and foreseeing the arrival of “God’s wrath.” The act of public...
Border Wall helps Customs Officers make largest fentanyl seizure ever at Arizona border crossing

Border Wall helps Customs Officers make largest fentanyl seizure ever at Arizona border crossing


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  23 Comments  •  6 years ago

Trump examines a prototype of a typical big beautiful wall! Customs officers stationed at the commercial border crossing in Nogales made the  largest fentanyl seizure ever recorded at...
Apache woman, in odd twist, has key to new US border wall

Apache woman, in odd twist, has key to new US border wall


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  4 Comments  •  7 years ago

San Benito (United States) (AFP) - She does not identify as Mexican or American. Eloisa Tamez is Lipan Apache and her ancestors owned this land a century before the war that imposed the...
Texas Church Halts All Weddings Until Clergy Can Officiate Same-Sex Marriages

Texas Church Halts All Weddings Until Clergy Can Officiate Same-Sex Marriages


Via: gordy327  •  News & Politics  •  227 Comments  •  8 years ago

From NBCNEWS : The leadership of the First United Methodist Church of Austin (FUMC Austin) recently announced they will not perform any wedding ceremonies until the church's national leadership...
TX Democrat Responds To Anti-Abortion Bills With Proposal To Regulate Men's "Masturbatory Emissions"

TX Democrat Responds To Anti-Abortion Bills With Proposal To Regulate Men's "Masturbatory Emissions"


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  16 Comments  •  8 years ago

House Bill 4260 , filed Friday by Houston Rep. Jessica Farrar, would impose a $100 fine for emissions "outside of a woman's vagina or a health or medical facility," which would be considered "an...