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Gordon Benjamin is a Community Activist, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Member and Voter’s Rights advocate who is passionate about democracy.
With fewer than 100 days until the midterm elections, civic leaders are urging stronger voter participation, community engagement and action.
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Less Than 100 Days Until the Midterm Elections: San Antonio Leaders Urge Civic Engagement

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2026-07-27
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San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones announces the findings of the voting task force she formed in May.
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San Antonio Voting Commission Unveils Plan to Boost Turnout

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2026-07-20
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, waves as he takes the stage during a primary runoff election night event after winning the Republican Party's nomination Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Plano, Texas; James Talarico, a Texas Democratic primary candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks during an event, Sunday, March 1, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
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“He’s Failed the Character Test”: Talarico and Paxton Locked in Tight Senate Race

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2026-07-14
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Georgia and South Carolina Resist Trump’s Push to Redraw Congressional Maps
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Trump Wanted More GOP Seats. Two Southern States Said No.

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2026-07-06
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Congress Advances Landmark Housing Bill Amid Affordability Concerns
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Congress Advances Landmark Housing Bill Amid Affordability Concerns

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2026-06-29
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Texas Expands Response Efforts as New World Screwworm Cases Rise
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Texas Expands Response Efforts as New World Screwworm Cases Rise

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2026-06-22
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New World Screwworm Returns to Texas, Raising Concerns for Ranchers and Consumers
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A Six-Decade Defense Dismantled? Critics Link DOGE Cuts to Screwworm Concerns

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2026-06-15
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, waves as he takes the stage during a primary runoff election night event after winning the Republican Party's nomination Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Plano, Texas; James Talarico, a Texas Democratic primary candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks during an event, Sunday, March 1, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
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2.5 Million New Texans. One Massive Political Wild Card and The ‘Real Beef’

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2026-06-08
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Voter Turnout Could Decide Texas Senate Contest Between Talarico and Paxton
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How Red is Texas? Voter Turnout Could Decide Talarico-Paxton Race

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2026-06-01
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NAACP’s ‘Out of Bounds’ Movement Targets SEC Schools Over Black Representation
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‘No Representation, No Recruitment, No Revenue’: New Boycott Targets SEC States

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2026-05-26
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