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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.
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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(L) Jane Davis, (R) Luz Elena Chapa, Bexar County DA Run-Off 2026
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Bexar County Runoff Elections Underway as Key Races Draw Attention

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2026-05-18
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Community Groups Across Texas and the South Are Mobilizing After Concerns Over Congressional Redistricting and Black Voter Representation
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“Our Votes Will Not Be Erased”: Organizers Respond to SCOTUS Voting Rights Decision

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2026-05-11
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https://dqo.tgs.mybluehost.me/authoritarian-playbook-for-restricting-voter-participation/
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Missing Millions: DOJ Actions and a Shrinking Electorate

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2026-05-04
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A direct way to shape San Antonio: serve on a City board or commission. Photo: COSA
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Beyond Voting: How Residents Can Shape San Antonio

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2026-04-27
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Eastside ICE Detention Facility
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San Antonio Proposes New Zoning Rules for Eastside ICE Detention Facility

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2026-04-21
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Authoritarian Playbook For Restricting Voter Participation
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Authoritarian Playbook For Restricting Voter Participation

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2026-04-14
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Voter Roll Push Raises Privacy Concerns Ahead of Midterm Elections
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Federal Voter Data Requests Stir Legal and Civil Rights Concerns

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2026-04-07
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