Southern Poverty Law Center says it faces a criminal investigation by the Justice Department The Southern Poverty Law Center says it’s the subject of a Justice Department criminal investigation and faces possible charges over its use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.

BREAKING: The Southern Poverty Law Center says it faces investigation by Justice Department over past use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.

Trump administration personnel agency is asking for federal workers' medical records The Office of Personnel Management is asking insurers that cover federal employees and retirees to hand over details about their medical visits, their pharmacy claims, and more.

The Trump admin is quietly trying to build medical dossiers on all federal employees.

Their prescriptions. Therapy appointments. Abortion records. For millions of people (and their families).

They won’t say how they’ll use it.

But I can venture a guess.

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Trump May Negotiate A Rerun Of An Obama Deal He Tore Up Sanctions relief in return for a moratorium on nuclear fuel enrichment is the exact arrangement that Trump and many Republicans criticized for years.

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The NRA's top mission in Texas: Stop James Talarico in the Senate race The NRA returned to Houston for its annual meeting for the first time since 2022 during a time of rebuilding, both in terms of membership and political clout.

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(alongside images of the US, megaphones, Liam Conejo Ramos’ bunny hat, and signs that read “NO ICE WAREHOUSE,” “SHUTDOWN DETENTION CENTERS,” and “NOT HERE/NOT ANYWHERE”) NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION STOP ICE WAREHOUSE DETENTION APRIL 25, 2026

On Saturday, we’re joining @detentionwatchnetwork.org and other partners on a national day of action against these camps. The regime can try to dramatically increase construction, but they can’t make us be quiet. Find your local event: www.mobilize.us/disappearedi...

Who to Call and Email Today | April 21 A weekly guide to the federal offices that need to hear from constituents right now with clear asks, simple scripts, and a good place to start.

It seems overwhelming Even if you pick just one, you’re helping www.the50501movement.org/p/who-to-cal...

RIGHT TO READ DAY. April 20, 2026. Everywhere. FOR YOUR FREEDOM TO READ. FOR ACCESS TO INFORMATION. FOR UNDERSTANDING OUR PAST. FOR OUR COMMUNITIES. FOR OUR LIBRARIES. Logos for Unite Against Book Bans and ALA150 American Library Association

From Jan. 2025 - March 2026, 100+ pro-censorship bills were introduced in state legislatures. At least 40 bills would penalize libraries and library workers with lawsuits, fines, or even jail time for protecting people’s the right to read.

This #RightToReadDay, take action: https://bit.ly/43D9Dtw

Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with 'Sold' topping the list The American Library Association says book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs. Efforts to remove titles have become more coordinated and politicized.

“In 2025, book bans were not sparked by concerned parents, and they were not the result of local grassroots efforts. They were part of a well-funded, politically-driven campaign.” - Sarah Lamdan, Executive Director of ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom.

https://bit.ly/4tQcFqG

Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s new podcast costs up to $60,000 in taxpayer money | Houston Public Media According to documents obtained through a public records request, the podcast producer didn’t have to submit a competitive bid. The purchase came from city dollars, not Whitmire’s campaign coffers.

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The hidden power keeping wages low For decades, economists gave short shrift to the idea of monopsony — a power employers can have to suppress wages. Now a wave of research suggests it's everywhere, and a new book argues it's key to understanding today's inequality.

For decades, economists gave short shrift to the idea of monopsony — a power employers can have to suppress wages. Now a wave of research suggests it's everywhere, and a new book argues it's key to understanding today's inequality. n.pr/4e0RHRi

The Tariff Refund Nightmare - The American Prospect In principle, Americans are owed $166 billion in refunds of Trump’s illegal tariffs. But actually collecting is like unscrambling an egg.

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$750 million Texas facility breaks ground to fight deadly parasite Says one official: "This new, modern facility is the critical infrastructure we need."

Says one official: "This new, modern facility is the critical infrastructure we need."

Cow-killing screwworm 'dangerously close' to Texas, 60 miles from border The flesh-eating parasite is now less than an hour's drive from the U.S.-Mexico border.

The flesh-eating parasite is now less than an hour's drive from the U.S.-Mexico border.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet after multiple allegations of abusing her position, including an affair with a subordinate and drinking on the job.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet, the White House said, after multiple allegations of abusing her position’s power, including having an affair with a subordinate and drinking alcohol on the job.

Mexico's Sheinbaum demands explanation after US officials die after operation in Chihuahua Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she was unaware of any collaboration between the U.S. and local authorities in Chihuahua after four officials died in an accident over the weekend.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she was unaware of any collaboration between the U.S. and local authorities in Chihuahua after four officials died in an accident over the weekend. Sheinbaum said she plans to demand explanations from both countries to ensure no laws were broken.

California says Amazon pressured retailers to boost prices on their websites to not undercut it California's attorney general alleges that Amazon uses its market power to pressure vendors like Levi Strauss and retailers like Walmart to raise prices on their websites.

California's attorney general alleges that Amazon uses its market power to pressure vendors like Levi Strauss and retailers like Walmart to raise prices on their websites.

Judge orders release of El Gamal family from Dilley ICE Center The family has been detained since last June after the father was arrested and charged with attacking mostly Jewish protestors at a Boulder, Colo., event.

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Trump’s Memphis Crime Task Force Arrested Over 800 Immigrants, Records Show. Only 2% of the Arrests Were for Violent Crimes. Businesses closed. Churches emptied. Parents afraid to take kids to school. Advocates say what was supposed to be a crime-fighting effort is keeping a community in fear.

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Texas AG Ken Paxton targets Democratic fundraising behemoth ActBlue The lawsuit, the first filed by a state against the platform, could become a headache for ActBlue as it fundraises for a midterm election that is expected to be punishing for Republicans.

Texas AG Ken Paxton targets Democratic fundraising behemoth ActBlue www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
Rich coming from the fraud king of Texas.

Texas voters, Early Voting starts today, 4/20. Use @bluevoterguide.bsky.social as a resource on the elections, candidates (their positions and endorsements).
Make a plan to vote and cast your ballot.
Use your voice to have a say in who represents you.

No Work, No School, No Shopping: May Day Training Call · Indivisible This May Day, we’re calling for a day of No Work, No School, No Shopping. We're flexing our economic power as workers, students, and everyday people to send a clear message to Trump: we will not do...

Find out how you can participate in the nationwide day of economic disruption on May 1 and learn more about the strategy behind economic noncooperation at the upcoming May Day training call.

CHAMBERS, MONTGOMERY, HARRIS, JEFFERSON, AND GALVESTON COUNTIES HERE'S WHAT'S ON YOUR BALLOT: Early voting: April 20 - 28, 2026 Election Day: May 2nd, 2026 TEXAS SENATE DISTRICT 4 • Ron Angeletti is an educator, special needs advocate, and small business owner and is the Democrat running for Texas Senate District 4 in the May 2nd Special Election. • Ron is running because he believes in fully funding public schools, investing in infrastructure and water to protect homes, and affordable healthcare for seniors and working families. • The district includes parts of the Woodlands, Spring, Conroe, Willis, Atascocita, Mont Belvieu, Oak Island, Port Port Bolivar Port Arthur. BLUE ACTION

Ron Angeletti is a Democrat running to put people over politics and results over rhetoric in TX SD-4.

We have an opportunity to FLIP this district but we must turn out every last vote for Ron.

If you know a Texan who lives in SD-4, bother them!

Election Day: 5/2

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Community Guide to Accountability After Harm by Federal Immigration Agents Explore the UnidosUS Community Guide to Accountability After Harm by Federal Immigration Agents, which helps community members, advocates, and UnidosUS

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Resist Abbott and Paxton’s ICE blackmail (Houston/Dallas/Austin DSA)

Protesters from Texas and across the U.S. return to Dilley ICE detention center Demonstrators returned to the Dilley facility to protest conditions and detainee treatment, after tensions flared during a protest earlier this year.

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Harris County commissioner directs county attorney’s office to develop ICE coordination guidelines | Houston Public Media Houston City Council member Abbie Kamin, an orchestrator of a controversial city ordinance regarding police coordination with federal immigration agents, was appointed Thursday as interim county attor...

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comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/public.... 4/25-27

www.houstonready365.org. Free family event at George R Brown 4/25

Planet Earth Celebration Explore boundless possibilities for the future of our planet! You’re invited to enjoy exclusive activities, activations and more at Space Center Houston’s annual Planet Earth Celebration on April 25 a...

Space Center Houston 4/25 and 4/26 spacecenter.org/featured_eve...

No Wrongful Execution for Tony Carruthers Tony Carruthers was convicted without physical evidence, based solely on testimony from informants. Now, Tony is scheduled for execution on May 21st by Tennessee after being forced to represent himsel...

Crucial forensic evidence from the crime scene doesn't match Tony's.

Tell Tennessee to test the evidence before they put a potentially innocent man to death.