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The Invisible Peoplenew
San Antonio's sizable refugee community struggles as the American dream passes them by.
San Antonio Current |
Bill Conroy |
07-18-2014 |
Immigration
Tags: Refugees
The Truth About Crisis Pregnancy Centersnew
While cutting family planning funds, Texas lawmakers divert millions to crisis pregnancy centers.
San Antonio Current |
Mary Tuma |
11-13-2013 |
The War on Women
The Biggest Little Gay Rights Battle in Texasnew
The unexpected battle to protect San Antonio's LGBT citizens from discrimination.
San Antonio Current |
Callie Enlow and Mary Tuma |
09-06-2013 |
LGBT
LIFE AFTER THE NDO: A PRIMER FOR LOCAL LGBT ACTIVISTSnew
Let’s be real. For supporters, the long road towards the passage of the Non-Discrimination Ordinance (NDO) has been exhausting. Scratch that.
San Antonio Current |
Richard Farias |
09-04-2013 |
LGBT
Welcome Back, Black Market Abortionsnew
The lengths Texas women will go to avoid anti-abortion regulation.
San Antonio Current |
Mary Tuma |
08-15-2013 |
The War on Women
What's Next for the Texas Anti-Abortion Bill?new
Despite hours of testimony, days after days of relentless protesting by pro-choice advocates who came out by the thousands and overwhelming scientific consensus from major medical organizations, a draconian bill that would likely shut down all but five clinics in Texas passed through the state Legislature last week.
San Antonio Current |
Mary Tuma |
07-18-2013 |
The War on Women
Anti-Abortion Bill Debate Waging on Texas House Floornew
A Texas House floor debate among lawmakers is now underway at the Capitol to determine the fate of a controversial bill that would ultimately decimate access to abortion in the state. Mostly Democratic lawmakers are in the process of proposing a flurry of amendments – being shot down one by one by the GOP majority – and will likely continue throughout the day.
San Antonio Current |
Mary Tuma |
07-10-2013 |
The War on Women
San Antonio's Glacial Progress on LBGTQ Rightsnew
One by one, activists, family members, and allies of LGBT San Antonians stood before their councilmembers, demanding the gay community be treated as more than second-class citizens. Recounting emotional, first-person stories of victimization and intolerance, testifiers urged council to pass a measure that codifies their societal equity by granting them the same protections as their counterparts.
San Antonio Current |
Mary Tuma |
06-26-2013 |
LGBT
Tags: LGBTQ
Texas Anti-Abortion Bill Dies After Filibusternew
The Texas Senate gallery erupted in deafening applause, chants, and clapping as the clock edged toward midnight – the deadline for state lawmakers to decide on the fate of a bill that would essentially decimate access to abortion in Texas.
San Antonio Current |
Mary Tuma |
06-26-2013 |
The War on Women
Tags: wendy davis, SB5
Drag's New Dawn in San Antonionew
At first, it’s the bone structure that tips me off. Then, the thick, full lips. But ultimately, it’s the way he walks with unmistakable precision through Lulu’s crowded restaurant on Main that finally confirms that this man in a Spurs t-shirt could be none other than the singular Tencha La Jefa.
San Antonio Current |
Jade Esteban Estrada |
06-26-2013 |
LGBT
Tags: Tencha La Jefa
Can San Antonio's "Gay Dollar" Make Policy Impact?new
Money talks, but does it make a sound if no one is listening? San Antonio LGBT consumers pack enough buying power to bankroll the entire city budget for a year and a half. Yet in many cases here, they’re still fighting for full citizenship in both the workplace and public policy.
San Antonio Current |
Jeffrey Wright |
06-26-2013 |
LGBT
Tags: Pride
Texas Senate Votes to Decimate Abortion Accessnew
People are "genuinely afraid" of how the Texas Legislature treats women, said state Sen. Kirk Watson in an impassioned speech just before the Republican-dominated Senate sailed through a measure that would shut down all but five abortion clinics in the state.
San Antonio Current |
Mary Tuma |
06-20-2013 |
The War on Women
Portrait of a Shattered Familynew
Murder destroyed Charity Lee's family, forever altered her concept of justice.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
06-13-2013 |
Crime & Justice
Dead in Seven Hoursnew
When overdosed means overworked, Bexar County jail's fatal flaws come to light.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
06-05-2013 |
Crime & Justice
Cityscrapes: One More Hotelnew
Just one more hotel, and the city will boom. That has long been the mantra of this city’s business and political leaders. With her decision to support a new hotel tower atop the Joske’s building, City Manager Sheryl Sculley has now joined the crowd, fully backed by newly reelected Mayor Julián Castro.
San Antonio Current |
Heywood Sanders |
05-24-2013 |
Housing & Development
Tags: san antonio
