Past Contributions

• How to get involved in the Texas redistricting process

  By Yasmeen Khalifa Updated: March 4, 2021

  Given Texas' history, it would be unusual if, at the very least, some redistricting plans didn’t end up in federal court. Here’s how you can get involved in the redistricting process and help work toward fair and equal districts for your community. Full Story 

• The 2021 redistricting process will impact Texas politics for the next 10 years. Here’s how it’ll work.

  By Yasmeen Khalifa Dec. 29, 2020

  Republicans will control the process, but a legal and political fight is sure to commence over who is empowered and whose voice is diluted. Full Story 

• Here's what you need to know about getting a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas

  By Shawn Mulcahy, Elvia Limón and Yasmeen Khalifa Updated: May 17, 2021

  Texas health officials have told vaccine providers that they could resume using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in all adult recipients. Use of that vaccine had been paused for nearly two weeks. Full Story 

• The census doesn’t count Arab Americans. That leaves some Texans feeling invisible.

  By Yasmeen Khalifa Oct. 19, 2020

  The census does not include an option for people to identify as Middle Eastern or North African Americans. That leaves Arab Texans to identify as white or “other” on the all-important national count. Full Story 

• Texans have until Oct. 30 to vote early in 2020 election

  By Mandi Cai, Carla Astudillo, Yasmeen Khalifa and Catherine DeLaura Updated: Oct. 26, 2020

  The last day to vote early in Texas is Oct. 30. Use The Texas Tribune's voter guide to learn more about key election dates, voting during the pandemic, mail-in voting and Texas candidates. Full Story 

• Voting in Texas during the pandemic: Everything you need to know about the 2020 general election

  By Mandi Cai, Carla Astudillo, Yasmeen Khalifa and Catherine DeLaura Sept. 18, 2020

  Use The Texas Tribune's voter guide to learn more about voting during the pandemic, mail-in voting, voting in person, Texas candidates and key dates for the 2020 general election. Full Story 

• How to help — and find help — as the coronavirus surges in Texas during the holiday season

  By Yasmeen Khalifa and Megan Menchaca Updated: Dec. 4, 2020

  Food banks and nonprofits are providing free meals, internet access and housing assistance. As they face an increase in demand during another coronavirus surge, the organizations are also asking for help. Full Story