Eric Killelea
@erickillelea.bsky.social
Houston correspondent for Bloomberg Law. Previously covered religion, space, and tech in Texas. Before: MN, NM, ND, MT. Jersey born. ekillelea@bloombergindustry.com
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Eric Killelea
@erickillelea.bsky.social
· Sep 26
Some news on me: This is my first week as Houston correspondent for Bloomberg Law.
I'm carving out a new beat covering the business of law firms in the city and Texas. I'm interested in AI, energy, data centers, IP, and politics.
Ideas? Tips? ekillelea@bloombergindustry.com
I'm carving out a new beat covering the business of law firms in the city and Texas. I'm interested in AI, energy, data centers, IP, and politics.
Ideas? Tips? ekillelea@bloombergindustry.com
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Foley & Lardner lawyers who guided Coinbase Global Inc.’s reincorporation journey from Delaware to Texas say it’s not only a “great win for the state” but also a victory for local law firms, which should expect other companies to make the same move.
Foley & Lardner Partners on Why Coinbase Texas Move Is a ‘Win’
Foley & Lardner lawyers who guided Coinbase Global Inc.’s reincorporation journey from Delaware to Texas say it’s not only a “great win for the state” but also a victory for local law firms, which should expect other companies to make the same move.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Foley & Lardner lawyers who guided Coinbase Global Inc.’s reincorporation journey from Delaware to Texas say it’s not only a “great win for the state” but also a victory for local law firms, which should expect other companies to make the same move.
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Vinson & Elkins leads all law firms in M&A energy work in Texas, even as much bigger global rivals gain footholds in the state.
Homegrown Firm V&E Leads Big Law Blow-Ins on Texas Energy Deals
Vinson & Elkins leads all law firms in M&A energy work in Texas, even as much bigger global rivals gain footholds in the state.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Vinson & Elkins leads all law firms in M&A energy work in Texas, even as much bigger global rivals gain footholds in the state.
NEW: This is how US law firms secured work for the Texas flagship site of OpenAI’s $500 billion Stargate initiative
US law firms that have been investing in Texas for years now find themselves with a leg up on rivals in winning business at a major hub of the AI boom.
Data Center Windfall Gives Edge to Stalwart Texas Law Firms
US law firms that have been investing in Texas for years now find themselves with a leg up on rivals in winning business at a major hub of the AI boom.
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October 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
NEW: This is how US law firms secured work for the Texas flagship site of OpenAI’s $500 billion Stargate initiative
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"Elon Musk PAC’s Lawyer Files for Congressional Seat in Texas"
Ryan Autullo, @erickillelea.bsky.social for @bloomberglaw.com
Ryan Autullo, @erickillelea.bsky.social for @bloomberglaw.com
Elon Musk PAC’s Lawyer Files for Congressional Seat in Texas (1)
Chris Gober, an attorney that helped Elon Musk’s America PAC raise more than $250 million to support President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, launched a congressional campaign in Texas on Friday.
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October 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
"Elon Musk PAC’s Lawyer Files for Congressional Seat in Texas"
Ryan Autullo, @erickillelea.bsky.social for @bloomberglaw.com
Ryan Autullo, @erickillelea.bsky.social for @bloomberglaw.com
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WilmerHale re-hired Marik String, a former Marco Rubio adviser who also served on the Trump-Vance transition, as the firm aims to boost its defense, national security and government contracts practice.
WilmerHale Nabs Rubio Adviser, Trump-Vance Alum for Defense Work
WilmerHale re-hired Marik String, a former Marco Rubio adviser who also served on the Trump-Vance transition, as the firm aims to boost its defense, national security and government contracts practice.
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September 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM
WilmerHale re-hired Marik String, a former Marco Rubio adviser who also served on the Trump-Vance transition, as the firm aims to boost its defense, national security and government contracts practice.
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@erickillelea.bsky.social hired as Houston correspondent for Bloomberg Law: talkingbiznews.com/media-news/b...
Bloomberg Law hires Killelea as Houston correspondent - Talking Biz News
Bloomberg Law has hired Eric Killelea to be its Houston correspondent. He has been a religion reporter for the Houston Chronicle for the past two years. Killelea formerly was a technology and space re...
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September 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
@erickillelea.bsky.social hired as Houston correspondent for Bloomberg Law: talkingbiznews.com/media-news/b...
Some news on me: This is my first week as Houston correspondent for Bloomberg Law.
I'm carving out a new beat covering the business of law firms in the city and Texas. I'm interested in AI, energy, data centers, IP, and politics.
Ideas? Tips? ekillelea@bloombergindustry.com
I'm carving out a new beat covering the business of law firms in the city and Texas. I'm interested in AI, energy, data centers, IP, and politics.
Ideas? Tips? ekillelea@bloombergindustry.com
September 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Some news on me: This is my first week as Houston correspondent for Bloomberg Law.
I'm carving out a new beat covering the business of law firms in the city and Texas. I'm interested in AI, energy, data centers, IP, and politics.
Ideas? Tips? ekillelea@bloombergindustry.com
I'm carving out a new beat covering the business of law firms in the city and Texas. I'm interested in AI, energy, data centers, IP, and politics.
Ideas? Tips? ekillelea@bloombergindustry.com
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Christian organization under investigation for labor abuse after Houston FBI raid
Kingdom of God Global Church has allegedly forced individuals to collect $50M in donations since 2014.
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Christian organization under investigation for labor abuse after Houston FBI raid
Kingdom of God Global Church has allegedly forced individuals to collect $50M in donations since 2014.
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FBI agents raid Christian ministry’s Houston-area property
The raid is part of an "a nationwide takedown of their forced labor organization."
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August 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Christian organization under investigation for labor abuse after Houston FBI raid
Kingdom of God Global Church has allegedly forced individuals to collect $50M in donations since 2014.
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Christian organization under investigation for labor abuse after Houston FBI raid
Kingdom of God Global Church has allegedly forced individuals to collect $50M in donations since 2014.
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'Angry god': How Dan Patrick wields religious power in Texas
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt says Republican lawmakers have the "fear of losing their seat" if they don't agree with Patrick's religiously conservative policies.
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Sen. Sarah Eckhardt says Republican lawmakers have the "fear of losing their seat" if they don't agree with Patrick's religiously conservative policies.
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Senate Republicans 'must toe the line' or face Dan Patrick, one rep says
"I believe he sees this position as his church, as his pulpit."
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August 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
'Angry god': How Dan Patrick wields religious power in Texas
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt says Republican lawmakers have the "fear of losing their seat" if they don't agree with Patrick's religiously conservative policies.
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Sen. Sarah Eckhardt says Republican lawmakers have the "fear of losing their seat" if they don't agree with Patrick's religiously conservative policies.
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Blocked Ten Commandments law may still be followed in these Texas classrooms
"Our intent is to follow the law and ensure the district remains in full compliance with all legal requirements." - Montgomery ISD near Houston
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Blocked Ten Commandments law may still be followed in these Texas classrooms
"Our intent is to follow the law and ensure the district remains in full compliance with all legal requirements." - Montgomery ISD near Houston
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Texas Christians plan to defy court's Ten Commandments ruling
One parent is already working to distribute over 300 posters throughout the state anyway.
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August 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Blocked Ten Commandments law may still be followed in these Texas classrooms
"Our intent is to follow the law and ensure the district remains in full compliance with all legal requirements." - Montgomery ISD near Houston
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Blocked Ten Commandments law may still be followed in these Texas classrooms
"Our intent is to follow the law and ensure the district remains in full compliance with all legal requirements." - Montgomery ISD near Houston
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Texas schools must hold off on Ten Commandments posters, judge rules
FYI the Christian group Restore American Schools claimed on its website that posters had been secured for 151,760 classrooms with about 2.8 million students.
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Texas schools must hold off on Ten Commandments posters, judge rules
FYI the Christian group Restore American Schools claimed on its website that posters had been secured for 151,760 classrooms with about 2.8 million students.
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SB 10 opponents across Texas celebrate federal judge’s ruling
Advocates of the law will likely escalate the case in a higher court.
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August 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Texas schools must hold off on Ten Commandments posters, judge rules
FYI the Christian group Restore American Schools claimed on its website that posters had been secured for 151,760 classrooms with about 2.8 million students.
www.chron.com/culture/reli...
Texas schools must hold off on Ten Commandments posters, judge rules
FYI the Christian group Restore American Schools claimed on its website that posters had been secured for 151,760 classrooms with about 2.8 million students.
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How Senate's abortion bill could infringe on other religious freedoms throughout Texas
Pro-choice advocates are rallying against legislature that undermines the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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How Senate's abortion bill could infringe on other religious freedoms throughout Texas
Pro-choice advocates are rallying against legislature that undermines the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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Senate’s anti-abortion bill could strip Texans’ religious rights
A bill meant to protect religious freedoms could actually have the opposite effect.
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August 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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How Senate's abortion bill could infringe on other religious freedoms throughout Texas
Pro-choice advocates are rallying against legislature that undermines the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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How Senate's abortion bill could infringe on other religious freedoms throughout Texas
Pro-choice advocates are rallying against legislature that undermines the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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This Christian watchdog group investigates jets owned by Texas televangelists
"They hold that their Christian beliefs and values will guide them through the exhaustive work of shining light on the darkest houses of God."
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This Christian watchdog group investigates jets owned by Texas televangelists
"They hold that their Christian beliefs and values will guide them through the exhaustive work of shining light on the darkest houses of God."
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Meet the group tracking Texas megachurch pastors’ private jets
"We're out to expose the fraud in God's name."
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August 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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This Christian watchdog group investigates jets owned by Texas televangelists
"They hold that their Christian beliefs and values will guide them through the exhaustive work of shining light on the darkest houses of God."
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This Christian watchdog group investigates jets owned by Texas televangelists
"They hold that their Christian beliefs and values will guide them through the exhaustive work of shining light on the darkest houses of God."
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‘Make Austin holy’: Controversial DFW church announces expansion
Landon Schott, the pro-Trump pastor of Mercy Culture Church, is launching a new campus in the capital.
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‘Make Austin holy’: Controversial DFW church announces expansion
Landon Schott, the pro-Trump pastor of Mercy Culture Church, is launching a new campus in the capital.
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Controversial North Texas church is ‘invading’ another city
"You don't have to take the city—you just have to take the hill."
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August 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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‘Make Austin holy’: Controversial DFW church announces expansion
Landon Schott, the pro-Trump pastor of Mercy Culture Church, is launching a new campus in the capital.
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‘Make Austin holy’: Controversial DFW church announces expansion
Landon Schott, the pro-Trump pastor of Mercy Culture Church, is launching a new campus in the capital.
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Houston's Second Baptist accused of censoring staff emails amid corruption lawsuit www.chron.com/culture/reli...
Houston's Second Baptist accused of censoring staff emails amid corruption lawsuit www.chron.com/culture/reli...
Texas megachurch leaders accused of 'authoritarian' crackdown
Critics say its leadership is violating the First Amendment.
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August 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Houston's Second Baptist accused of censoring staff emails amid corruption lawsuit www.chron.com/culture/reli...
Houston's Second Baptist accused of censoring staff emails amid corruption lawsuit www.chron.com/culture/reli...
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James Talarico: Republicans are breaking 'covenant' with redistricting map www.chron.com/culture/reli...
James Talarico: Republicans are breaking 'covenant' with redistricting map www.chron.com/culture/reli...
Texas Democrat: GOP carving up state defies God's 'covenant'
James Talarico says he and his peers are fighting to protect the "sacred promise" of democracy.
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August 10, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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James Talarico: Republicans are breaking 'covenant' with redistricting map www.chron.com/culture/reli...
James Talarico: Republicans are breaking 'covenant' with redistricting map www.chron.com/culture/reli...
Given the recent news on the IRS saying churches can endorse political candidates, here's some of @chron.com's articles from 2024 detailing how Texas pastors criticized and ignored the Johnson Amendment.
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Should Texas pastors be able to support candidates from the pulpit?
"I don't think the government ought to have any say about anything said from the pulpit."
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August 6, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Given the recent news on the IRS saying churches can endorse political candidates, here's some of @chron.com's articles from 2024 detailing how Texas pastors criticized and ignored the Johnson Amendment.
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A tiny East Texas church made a historic new hire—but what does it mean for the congregation? www.chron.com/culture/reli...
A tiny East Texas church made a historic new hire—but what does it mean for the congregation? www.chron.com/culture/reli...
This Catholic-turned-Episcopalian priest just made East Texas history
Trinity Episcopal Church in Marshall, Texas is celebrating an especially historic hire.
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August 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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A tiny East Texas church made a historic new hire—but what does it mean for the congregation? www.chron.com/culture/reli...
A tiny East Texas church made a historic new hire—but what does it mean for the congregation? www.chron.com/culture/reli...
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Texas evangelicals aren't impressed with James Talarico's religious takes
"The only way to take our country back from the billionaires & special interests who are dividing us is to connect over our shared values & find common ground" - Talarico
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Texas evangelicals aren't impressed with James Talarico's religious takes
"The only way to take our country back from the billionaires & special interests who are dividing us is to connect over our shared values & find common ground" - Talarico
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Texas evangelicals react to James Talarico, Joe Rogan podcast episode
"Is that what you're saying Jesus would stand for ... really?"
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August 1, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Texas evangelicals aren't impressed with James Talarico's religious takes
"The only way to take our country back from the billionaires & special interests who are dividing us is to connect over our shared values & find common ground" - Talarico
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Texas evangelicals aren't impressed with James Talarico's religious takes
"The only way to take our country back from the billionaires & special interests who are dividing us is to connect over our shared values & find common ground" - Talarico
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Dolores 'Dodie' Osteen, co-founder of Houston's Lakewood Church, dies at 91
"She was the beloved matriarch of Lakewood Church, an inspiration to millions of people around the world, and a faithful servant of God." - Pastor Joel Osteen
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Dolores 'Dodie' Osteen, co-founder of Houston's Lakewood Church, dies at 91
"She was the beloved matriarch of Lakewood Church, an inspiration to millions of people around the world, and a faithful servant of God." - Pastor Joel Osteen
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'Beloved matriarch': Houston's Lakewood Church mourns co-founder Dodie Osteen
"An inspiration to millions of people around the world and a faithful servant of God."
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July 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Dolores 'Dodie' Osteen, co-founder of Houston's Lakewood Church, dies at 91
"She was the beloved matriarch of Lakewood Church, an inspiration to millions of people around the world, and a faithful servant of God." - Pastor Joel Osteen
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Dolores 'Dodie' Osteen, co-founder of Houston's Lakewood Church, dies at 91
"She was the beloved matriarch of Lakewood Church, an inspiration to millions of people around the world, and a faithful servant of God." - Pastor Joel Osteen
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The IRS says pastors and worship centers can endorse political candidates. Do Houston Muslims agree? www.chron.com/culture/reli...
The IRS says pastors and worship centers can endorse political candidates. Do Houston Muslims agree? www.chron.com/culture/reli...
Houston Muslims weigh in on Johnson Amendment debates
Is there a place for politics inside the prayer hall?
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July 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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The IRS says pastors and worship centers can endorse political candidates. Do Houston Muslims agree? www.chron.com/culture/reli...
The IRS says pastors and worship centers can endorse political candidates. Do Houston Muslims agree? www.chron.com/culture/reli...
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Joe Rogan says this Texas Democrat could become president www.chron.com/culture/reli...
Joe Rogan says this Texas Democrat could become president www.chron.com/culture/reli...
Joe Rogan says this Texas Democrat could become president
Host Joe Rogan has a different path in mind for the politician: the White House.
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July 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Joe Rogan says this Texas Democrat could become president www.chron.com/culture/reli...
Joe Rogan says this Texas Democrat could become president www.chron.com/culture/reli...
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Houston faith leaders organize in renewed fight against Texas redistricting
Pastor Charles Turner believes politicians want to "weaken the political vote and representation" of Black and Latino communities.
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Houston faith leaders organize in renewed fight against Texas redistricting
Pastor Charles Turner believes politicians want to "weaken the political vote and representation" of Black and Latino communities.
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Republican redistricting plans challenged by Texas faith leaders
"This isn't just politics—it’s about fairness, access, and equity for every voice to be heard."
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July 16, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Houston faith leaders organize in renewed fight against Texas redistricting
Pastor Charles Turner believes politicians want to "weaken the political vote and representation" of Black and Latino communities.
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Houston faith leaders organize in renewed fight against Texas redistricting
Pastor Charles Turner believes politicians want to "weaken the political vote and representation" of Black and Latino communities.
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Texas man sues tech giant Meta for suppressing pro-Palestine views
The former employee in Austin claims the company suppressed his "religious solidarity" with Palestinians in Gaza.
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Texas man sues tech giant Meta for suppressing pro-Palestine views
The former employee in Austin claims the company suppressed his "religious solidarity" with Palestinians in Gaza.
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Texas man sues tech titan for religious discrimination after firing
The former employee says he was fired for expressing "religious solidarity."
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June 26, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Texas man sues tech giant Meta for suppressing pro-Palestine views
The former employee in Austin claims the company suppressed his "religious solidarity" with Palestinians in Gaza.
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Texas man sues tech giant Meta for suppressing pro-Palestine views
The former employee in Austin claims the company suppressed his "religious solidarity" with Palestinians in Gaza.
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A Houston family alleges Texas mosque refused to perform funeral for gay Muslim man on the day he was buried.
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A Houston family alleges Texas mosque refused to perform funeral for gay Muslim man on the day he was buried.
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Houston mosque accused of refusing funeral service for gay Muslim man
"It shakes you in a way that makes you question humanity."
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June 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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A Houston family alleges Texas mosque refused to perform funeral for gay Muslim man on the day he was buried.
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A Houston family alleges Texas mosque refused to perform funeral for gay Muslim man on the day he was buried.
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