Illegal immigrants who live in the Rio Grande Valley and are seeking an abortion after 16 weeks face a hurdle beyond Texas’ strict laws. They must make a long drive north and face internal border checkpoints. Read more» 
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In the Roman Catholic stronghold of McAllen, Texas, where abortion is deeply stigmatized, reproductive health providers tell stories of women going to pharmacies across the border in Mexico, in search of a drug they hope will terminate unwanted pregnancies. Read more»
A district judge in Austin has ordered Texas to temporarily stop its enforcement of a rule that would have removed 49 Planned Parenthood clinics from the state’s Medicaid Women’s Health Program starting May 1. Read more»
Despite reaching the top tier of several GOP presidential polls, and being considered a real possibility to win the Iowa caucuses, Ron Paul has already been named as a potential third-party presidential candidate. Read more»
Rick Perry's new ad railing against the repeal of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy and proclaiming he'd end "Obama's war on religion" has created some viral backlash. Quickly. (with video) Read more» 3
A giddy Gov. Rick Perry was fidgety and full of exuberance in this must-watch speech recorded in New Hampshire on Friday night. Read more» 1
In 2010, Hidalgo County's network of eight Planned Parenthood clinics provided family-planning services to 23,000 patients, many of whom are uninsured and cannot afford to pay. Recent budget cuts and narrowing of staff have left many without services. Read more» 1
