Voting Rights

Watch Live: President Biden delivers a speech on voting rights legislation

Marfa Public Radio

President Joe Biden will deliver remarks in Atlanta on federal legislation to protect voting rights. His speech comes as Senate Democrats have been unable…

What's in the new voting restriction legislation introduced in the Texas House and Senate

Mitch Borden

Senate Bill 1 and House Bill 3 will be the starting points for the Legislature's efforts to tighten Texas voting laws. Here's what the bills would do.By…

Texas Matters Tackles Texas Voting Laws, Julian Castro's Political Ambitions, and Border Issues

Marfa Public Radio

Texas Matters once again features on today's installment of West Texas Talk for a broad look on issues affecting the Lone Star State. On the show today,…

Voter ID and You: Everything You Need To Know

Marfa Public Radio

The U.S. Supreme Court is letting Texas move forward with its new voter ID law. That follows a decision from an appeals court to uphold the law, after it…

First-ever Willie Velasquez Day Honors Life Work of Chicano Activist

Travis Bubenik

Texas is celebrating the first official "Willie Velasquez Day" today, honoring the work and legacy of political activist and and long-time voting rights…