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About politics

Desegregation: The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s

Charlotte Wilson -
Houston is one of the most diverse and multicultural cities in the United States — but it wasn’t always a place of equal opportunity....
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Texas Syndicate — One of Houston’s Most Notorious Gangs

Charlotte Wilson -
According to Houston authorities, members of the Texas Syndicate are responsible for at least 50 murders every year in the city. In addition to...
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Annise Parker: The Politician Who Transformed LGBTQ+ Rights

Charlotte Wilson -
Annise Parker belongs to the kind of people who stand firmly by their beliefs and never shy away from swimming against the current. Throughout...
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Donald Trump’s Presidential Visits to Houston

Amelia Brown -
During his term from 2017 to 2021, Donald Trump visited Houston several times. His visits were driven by humanitarian, political, and official purposes. Here’s...
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George H. W. Bush — The 41st U.S. President and His Connection to Houston

Charlotte Wilson -
George Herbert Walker Bush shared a deep bond with the city of Houston. It was in Texas where his political journey truly began, and...
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The Sharpstown Scandal of 1971–72: How Texas Officials Committed Fraud with Securities

Olena Davydova -
One of the most notorious political scandals in Texas occurred between 1971 and 1972 when nearly 20 state officials faced federal charges. This securities...
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Money laundering and illegal campaign financing. What is the essence of the scandal involving Texas politician Thomas DeLay?

Daryna Petliushenko -
In 2010, Thomas DeLay, one of the most influential and controversial Republican lawmakers in Texas, was convicted on money laundering charges. In addition, he...
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Annette Strauss – Houston politician and 55th mayor of Dallas

Daryna Petliushenko -
Houston-born Annette Strauss overcame many challenges and gender barriers on her way to serving Dallas' civic and cultural organizations. From volunteer and fashion model...
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How schoolteacher Ann Richards became the second female governor of Texas

Daryna Petliushenko -
Ann Richards is one of the most significant figures in the history of the United States. Becoming the first woman elected as the Travis...
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Defying stereotypes. Texas women conquering politics

Yana Maliavina -
Women have traditionally been excluded from politics, and their access to voting and electoral participation has been severely limited if not entirely denied. In...
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