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In the Media
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Texas Observer: In Tarrant County, a Grassroots Coalition Pushes Back on Christian Nationalists
The Washington Post: What happened when Trump told a city to forget DEI or lose federal money
The Shorthorn: Hundreds protest ICE in Fort Worth Saturday following Minneapolis shooting
The Guardian: Progressive Texas organizers hail shock win as far-right Republicans left reeling
Additional Media
Fort Worth Report
Fort Worth reduces how often residents can bring concerns to council in public comments
Fort Worth council considers restoring more chances for public to speak
Activists demand ‘bold leadership’ from Fort Worth mayor, council after Tarrant redistricting
FWISD’s first takeover budget prioritizes academic achievement, leaders say (not community)
Free speech concerns raised as Tarrant County judge removes meeting attendees
Fort Worth bond, charter election sees low turnout, but results boost progressives’ hopes
Tarrant residents say their voices are going unheard in fierce debate over redistricting
Fort Worth council to vote on DEI suspension to save $277M in federal funds
Thousands protest in downtown Fort Worth for ‘No Kings’ rally
Fort Worth protest against ICE decries fatal shooting of Minneapolis woman
Tarrant County commissioners cut 100-plus polling sites, reduce early voting locations
Students walk out across Tarrant County protesting immigration enforcement
Hundreds protest Trump administration’s ‘authoritarian policies’ in downtown Fort Worth
FWISD parents, educators protest Muslim principal’s reassignment at board meeting
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Tarrant residents form their own court to deal with commissioners’ reduced schedule
State rep, educators criticize state takeovers in Tarrant at town hall
‘We won’t stop fighting’: Community supports reassigned Western Hills principal
‘Half-measures’: Residents push Fort Worth for stronger data center rules
Fort Worth No Kings protest draws over 6,000 people rallying to speak out, vote
‘Good Trouble’ rally in downtown Fort Worth spreads message of justice
Husband of Fort Worth mayor listed as lobbyist for data center industry group
Fort Worth pushes vote for $10B data center site plan to Aug. 25. What to know
‘ICE out of Fort Worth’: Protesters rally in downtown over ICE shooting in Minn.
Fort Worth ISD community members call for policy to protect students from ICE raids
Peaceful ‘No Kings’ protest in Fort Worth brings together diverse crowd
Fort Worth ISD community calls again for immigration policy to protect students
Hundreds march in downtown Fort Worth for ‘No Kings’ protest Saturday
KERA
Tarrant County commissioners cut their meeting schedule, inspiring a ‘People’s Commissioners Court’
Removal of attendees, Christmas tree lighting plans punctuate Fort Worth council meeting
Religious leaders, educators call for reinstatement of Muslim Fort Worth ISD principal
FWISD cut schools and jobs. Why is a $49.8M shortfall looming next year?
People’s Commissioners Court calls for policy to prevent ICE agents access to FWISD campuses