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Houston’s Rally Cry: Don’t Erase Our Voices with Political Maps

In a powerful and defiant display of democracy-in-action, the heart of Houston beat louder than ever this past Saturday as residents, civic leaders, and legislators united at the University of Houston’s Lynn Eusan Park to protest the proposed mid-decade redistricting plans that many fear could undermine the voting power of Texas’ communities of color. The rally wasn't just about maps and lines—it was about the soul of representation, justice, and the future of Texas democracy.