North Texas organizers and activists on both sides of the abortion debate were out in force again Monday at the Texas Capitol, pledging to dig their heels in again for a second special session and ensure their voices are heard. It was hard not to hear them Monday — especially the estimated 5,000 orange-clad activists who rallied against the abortion regulation bill inside and outside the Capitol. Scattered among the sea of orange were clusters of blue-clad counter-demonstrators who prayed, clutched crosses, sang and watched the debate from the Senate gallery, but they were far outnumbered by opponents of the legislation. It was the largest demonstration at the Capitol in recent...
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