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School Board Member: Racially-Inclusive Posters Are ‘Traumatizing’ Kids

A school trustee in Conroe, Texas, called for  banning images of inclusivity in classrooms saying a first-grader was so traumatized by a poster of different colored children holding hands they had to transfer to another classroom.
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A school trustee in Conroe, Texas, called for  banning images of inclusivity in classrooms saying a first-grader was so traumatized by a poster of different colored children holding hands they had to transfer to another classroom. Continue reading “School Board Member: Racially-Inclusive Posters Are ‘Traumatizing’ Kids”

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Texas Sued Over Anti-Drag Law + More News

The ACLU sued the Texas Attorney General on Wednesday to prevent Senate Bill 12 from taking effect on September 1. It would prohibit drag performances in most public venues if permitted to move forward. Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: The ACLU sued the Texas Attorney General on Wednesday to prevent Senate Bill 12 from taking effect on September 1. The law, if permitted to move forward, would prohibit drag performances in most public venues. Continue reading “Texas Sued Over Anti-Drag Law + More News”

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Texas House Committee Recommends AG Ken Paxton Be Impeached

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
A Texas House committee recommended Thursday that state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) be impeached after hearing testimony from investigators who say Paxton broke several laws in order to help a political donor. Continue reading “Texas House Committee Recommends AG Ken Paxton Be Impeached”

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Texas AG Calls On House Speaker To Resign After Appearing Drunk

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has called on state House Speaker Dade Phelan to resign, accusing him of presiding “in a state of apparent debilitating intoxication.”
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R) -(screen capture)
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has called on state House Speaker Dade Phelan (R) to resign, accusing him of presiding over his chamber “in a state of apparent debilitating intoxication.” Continue reading “Texas AG Calls On House Speaker To Resign After Appearing Drunk”

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News: All-Gender Restrooms, Joaquin Phoenix + More

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Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: Illinois state Sen. Neil Anderson (R) is getting backlash after saying all-gender restrooms would drive him and other fathers to violence. Anderson said he would “beat the living p—” out of any “guy” who entered a restroom where his daughter was present. Continue reading “News: All-Gender Restrooms, Joaquin Phoenix + More”

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Texas House Speaker Has A ‘Moment’ – Folks Wonder Alcohol Or Cognitive Issue?

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R) (screen capture)
This is…something. Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R) had a ‘moment’ last night when he notably slurred his words during session. Continue reading “Texas House Speaker Has A ‘Moment’ – Folks Wonder Alcohol Or Cognitive Issue?”