Tag Archives: filibuster

What Wendy Stands For

Nadja Wolfe | July 11, 2013

Last month, the Texas legislature tried to pass SB5, which would have limited abortion and regulated abortion clinics. Senator Wendy Davis (D-Fort Worth) filibustered, as it was the last day of the session. I followed by proxy the events through Facebook. I had pro-life friends at the senate, and pro-choice friends livestreaming it long into […]

Texas Filibuster a Life Decision

Elizabeth Ann M. Johnson, M.D. | June 25, 2013

In a scene familiar to many, the young senator passionately defends his state constituents through a 24-hour filibuster while the older senators refuse to listen, but as he grows weary there is a sudden change in perspective and his cause is accepted as the right choice for America. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a piece […]