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Demand for abortion pills in Texas surged after new law took effect, study finds

Feb. 25, 2022
Nearly six months since Texas adopted the most restrictive abortion law in the country, the number of procedures performed after six weeks of pregnancy has plummeted — but demand for self-managed a

LBJ alumni on the ballot in 2022

Feb. 25, 2022
A number of LBJ School alumni are running in primary contests for state and local office in 2022.

'The Common Good': 26th annual forum honors Barbara Jordan's life, commitment to equality

Feb. 25, 2022
The 26th annual Barbara Jordan National Forum (BJNF), a student-driven celebration of the groundbreaking work and legacy of former congresswoman, distinguished pub

Demand for abortion-inducing medication spiked after Texas' near-total ban on the procedure

Feb. 25, 2022
The demand for abortion-inducing medication spiked in the month after Texas significantly limited abortion access and has remained high since, according to new data from a researcher at the Univers

Report reveals the devastating impact of COVID-19 on staff in Texas prisons

Feb. 22, 2022
COVID has caused the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to experience extreme staff losses and infection rates, compounding its already severe understaffing problem.

Grant for LBJ Women's Campaign School guarantees free tuition

Feb. 18, 2022
Seated in the dimly lit LBJ auditorium, Amy Kroll's eyes beamed as Hillary Clinton strolled onto the stage just days after the 2018 midterm elections to receive a public service award and share her

Celebrating LBJ's Black Alumni

Feb. 16, 2022
Our graduates are the living legacy of the LBJ School of Public Affairs and its tradition of bold and fearless action in the service of shaping the world.

8 LBJ Women's Campaign School alumni to run in upcoming elections

Jan. 28, 2022
Eight alumni from the LBJ Women’s Campaign School are running for different city and state government positions across the country in the March primary elections.

LBJ at #2021APPAM

Jan. 27, 2022

RGK announces Spring 2022 CONNECT cohort

Jan. 24, 2022
The CONNECT program has announced the 18 organizations and 21 student fellows participating in the spring 2022 cohort.