The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Aug. 22, 2025
Texas House Passes Further Gerrymandered Districts After Democrats Stalling Quorum Return and are Placed Under Guard
Two dozen Texas Democrats who fled the state to prevent a quorum in the Texas House returned to the chamber August 18th, resulting in the August 20th passage of further gerrymandered Congressional districts requested by President Donald Trump. Passage by the Senate is expected by the weekend.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

American Democracy Minute - Will Texas and Ohio Redraw Congressional Districts Before the 2026 Midterms?
American Democracy Minute - Texas Legislature Blocked From Enacting Manipulated Congressional Redistricting Maps as 50 Democrats Flee the State and Possible Arrest
KUT Public Radio - The Texas House just passed a new district map designed to give Republicans an edge in Congress
Texas Tribune - Texas House approves GOP congressional map after two-week delay from Democrats’ walkout
The 19th - How Rep. Nicole Collier’s Capitol protest sparked solidarity among these Texas women
Seattle Medium - Texas Representative Rep. Nicole Collier Files A Writ of Habeas Corpus Saying Texas Republicans Detained Her At State Capitol
Groups Taking Action:

Fair Maps Texas, Common Cause TX, Represent.Us Texas
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State

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