One year ago today, state Senator Wendy Davis stood for 13 hours to filibuster Senate Bill 5, a draconian anti-choice bill. Tension and momentum built throughout the day, and then she was half-way there!
blueisland and I were stillbloggingaway, but my laptop was giving me lots of trouble. Finally, OllieGarkey posted a diary summarizing the rest of the story: I am in awe of Texas tonight. Updated W/ Video (WE WON.)
I have to agree that Texas Democrats were indeed awe-inspiring on that particular day.
Today, the Wendy Davis for Governor campaign released a Filibuster Anniversary video that captures many highlights from that day and subsequent events:
