Teddy Wilson

Teddy Wilson is an independent journalist and was a Staff Reporter at Rewire.News. He has also previously worked as a reporter and social media manager for Free Speech Radio News, and as a reporter for the Texas Independent. A native Texan and Navy veteran, he is based out of College Station, Texas.

Tennessee Republicans Ask for Trump’s Help in Defunding Planned Parenthood

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“State politicians, in lock step with the Trump-Pence administration, are bending the rules to take away women’s health and rights any way they can,” said Danielle Wells of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

Texas Officials Aim to Shutter Driver’s License Offices in Black, Hispanic Communities (Updated)

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The proposal to close dozens of driver's license offices across Texas comes less than three months before November's midterm elections. Texas has a law requiring voters to show some form of ID at the polls.

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Report: Most Maternal Deaths for Black Women in Texas Are Preventable

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Lawmakers in the GOP-dominated Texas Legislature have failed to pass any meaningful policy changes to address the high rates of maternal mortality among Black women.

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Tennessee Abortion Clinics Dwindle as Longtime Provider Shuts Down

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“The greater focus ought to be on what is happening to patient rights and access to health care they need—in that context this clinic closure is pronounced,” said Francie Hunt, executive director Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood.

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‘ICE Is Not Welcome’: Agency Tries to Keep Immigrant Detention Center Open After Texas County’s Rebuke

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The T. Don Hutto detention center has been plagued by accusations of human rights abuses and sexual assault. The facility is emblematic of the criticisms made by immigrant rights activists of the use of private prisons to detain undocumented people.

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Texas Takes Millions From Low-Income Families to Give to Anti-Choice ‘Virtual’ Clinic

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The anti-choice group promises to use the $8 million in taxpayer funds to target Texas women "most likely to obtain an abortion.”

Missouri Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Anti-Union Law

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AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said in a statement that the results of the election represented a “true groundswell” of activism and organizing among working people.

Anti-Union Forces Pump Last-Minute Cash Into Fight Over Missouri’s ‘Right-to-Work’ Ballot Measure

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But labor unions leading the campaign to repeal the anti-union law have far outraised and outspent the conservative groups.

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Pence-Era Indiana Anti-Choice Law Dealt Major Legal Blow

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The head of Indiana Right to Life says the state should appeal the federal judge's decision so "it will be argued before a Supreme Court bench that includes Judge Brett Kavanaugh."

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Anti-Choice Group Targets Homes and Neighbors of Indiana Abortion Providers

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A fellow with Physicians for Reproductive Health said the harassment and intimidation tactics used by anti-choice activists are "designed to evoke fear" in people who are targeted.

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