I grew up in Tulsa. — Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) June 26, 2013. What inspired the title? The entire display was a spectacular case study on how news coverage -- and possibly even democracy -- are evolving through social networking. David Dewhurst (R) ruled her out of order at about 10 p.m., two hours shy of the deadline. Yet now it appears her efforts may have been in vain: on Wednesday, Texas Republican governor Rick Perry called a special legislative session for 1 July, to force through the controversial bill to ban abortions in his state after 20 weeks of pregnancy. 41,000: Number of Twitter followers she had by the end of her filibuster. Killed police sergeant had a secret plan to propose to his partner after 'six wonderful years' before he was... British tourist dies after being pulled unconscious from the pool of a four-star hotel in Lanzarote. Sarah Palin spoke of a "stampede of pink elephants," promising a movement of GOP women against abortion. Under Texas Senate rules, Davis can't eat, drink, use the restroom, sit, or even lean against her desk during the filibuster. We may earn a commission from these links. Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis presents her new education policy during a stop at Palo Alto College in San Antonio on Aug. 26, 2014, Everything You Need to Know About Nurse Ratched Before Watching the New Netflix Show, ‘You Bet Your Ass I've Got Regrets.’ As Election Day Nears, More of Trump’s Former Officials Are Speaking Out Against Him, Australian Man Dies Eight Years After Swallowing Slug, You can unsubscribe at any time. Your memoir is called Forgetting to Be Afraid. Wendy Russell Davis (born Wendy Jean Russell; May 16, 1963) is an American lawyer and Democratic Party politician from Fort Worth, Texas. 5: number of abortion clinics that would still be in operation in the state of Texas if the bill had passed. Are you inherently shy yourself? Princess Beatrice wears a leopard print face mask and black frock as she steps out with... Boris warns of Chinese chokehold: PM launches new drive against Beijing's 'expansionism' among poorer... ANNA MIKHAILOVA: Own goal! ‘An incredible victory for Texas women and those who love them.’. It's war: Sen. Ted Cruz will block all White House nominees... Texas carries out its 500th execution since the death... Trump booed while paying respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Croydon: Aerial footage shows centre where police officer was shot, Staggering moment defendant escapes court hearing in Ohio, 'We're in your corner': Meghan sends message to AGT finalist, Joe Biden jokingly called service members 'stupid b******s' in 2016, Protesters gather in London in opposition to Covid restrictions, Suspected fly-tipper in Dorset kicks man in confrontation, Police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in central London, CCTV shows police arriving on site where Croydon suspect was arrested, Croydon: Flowers placed at custody centre for fallen police officer, Sgt Ratana's cousin pays tribute to 'fearless and giving' person, 16 people arrested at central London anti-lockdown demonstrations. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. Would you still love America if America didn't love you back? Sen. Leticia Van de Putte (D), who arrived late, asks the presiding senator to explain why Davis is being forced to end her filibuster: "Since I was at my father's funeral, I ask that you please let me know, what were the three motions or the three points of order so that I may understand?". 16 minutes: Time it took for the crowd to stop cheering, at which point the session should technically have ended, as the midnight deadline had passed. 12:02 a.m.: The time that the Senate timestamp showed the vote was taken on Senate Bill 5, according to Democratic Senator John Whitmire. 5,576: Filibuster-related tweets per minute at the peak of excitement around 11:58 p.m. CST. Burn down the house TWICE to get rid of a wasps' nest, then stand in the... Boris is besieged: Johnson's enemies spread false rumours about a split from Carrie and friends mutter about... Terror of the e-scooters: Owners post guides showing how to override speed-limiting software to hit 40mph. Something special is happening in Austin tonight: http://t.co/RpbnCbO6zw #StandWithWendy, Inspired by courage & dedication of @WendyDavisTexas in standing up for women on #SB5.