Jovanka Palacios
Jovanka Palacios, a Mexican-American Politics Reporter and Managing Editor at RA's Gun Violence Watch, unveils the Capitol's inner workings. Focused on Public Education and Gun Policies, she passionately advocates for informed dialogue, delivering concise, impactful insights into the intricate political landscape.
Advocates Warn Texas Bill Would Funnel More Children Into Adult Prisons
A bill that just passed the Texas Senate is drawing fierce criticism from youth justice advocates, who warn it would worsen conditions for incarcerated...
Texas Legislation Proposes Permanent Secrecy For Officer Misconduct Files
The Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) is sounding the alarm over House Bill 2486, calling it a “dangerous expansion of police secrecy” that threatens...
Texas Voting Bills Could Criminalize Registration, Restrict Ballot Access
As the Texas House prepares for a public hearing on House Bill 5337 today, voting rights advocates...
House Bill Sparks Debate Over Juvenile Justice Reforms In Texas
In a contentious legislative hearing, House Bill 3360 (HB 3360) was met with strong opposition from the...
Voucher Advocates Alarmed By Soaring Costs Of Texas Program
Texas lawmakers remain locked in a battle over school vouchers, a policy that has repeatedly failed to...
Fighting Lies In An Age Of Misinformation At SXSW
At SXSW, a riveting panel discussion unfolded on the pervasive spread of disinformation and the challenges of...
Texas Lawmakers Debate Bail Reform Bills Amid Civil Rights Concerns
Last week, the Texas House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence conducted a hearing that included three significant bills:...
Elizabeth Warren At SXSW: Fighting Trump, Musk, And Big Tech
At the 2025 South by Southwest Conference, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sat down with veteran journalist Kara Swisher for a live episode of...
SXSW Shines With Unforgettable Premiere Parties At Cinema Center
At South by Southwest (SXSW), Roxstar Entertainment’s Cinema Center and Collider Studio, sponsored by Bloom Nutrition, Peroni, Hendrick’s Gin, Rendezvous Films, and Collider, hosted...
Hundreds Of Educators Use Spring Break To Advocate For Public Schools In Texas
This week, 175 educators from across Texas traveled to the state capital, using their spring break to push lawmakers for increased school funding and...
