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How anti-trans backlash to James Talarico spread like wildfire

This story was reported in partnership with Uncloseted Media, an LGBTQ-focused investigative news outlet. Texas’ Senate race has become one of the most-watched elections of the year. MAGA Republican nominee Ken Paxton pulled off a rare primary defeat against a well-established 24-year incumbent, while challenger James Talarico has been polling well…

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Texas transgender mailers, Ohio attack ad put party over characterWho would send Texas children an unsolicited brochure, and why would Vivek Ramaswamy make light of his opponent Amy Acton’s account of sex abuse?

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West Texas DA opens forgery investigation into disputed transgender mailersThe pamphlets appear to be an attempt to anger voters ahead of the midterm elections, GOP District Attorney Sarah Stogner said.

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