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Joe Jaworski

Joe Jaworski is the former mayor of Galveston, Texas.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton leaves the U.S. Supreme Court following arguments over a challenge to a Texas law that bans abortion after six weeks in Washington, U.S., November 1, 2021.
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Paxton’s Acquittal Isn’t About Justice. It’s All About Money

Thanks to his wealthy donors, Paxton is now back in power and free to become the MAGA hero he aspires to be. That’s not good for Texas.

Joe Jaworski

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UNITING AGAINST CORRUPTION

Why Texas AG Ken Paxton’s Impeachment Is a Bipartisan Win

Sixty Republicans joined 61 Democrats to suspend Paxton’s power and order a trial for the Lone Star State’s top law enforcement official.

Joe Jaworski

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