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Texas Senators Acquit AG Ken Paxton In Impeachment Trial

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) was acquitted by the state Senate of all charges at his historic impeachment trial after he was impeached by a Republican-controlled House on charges of bribery, abuse of office, and obstruction. Continue reading “Texas Senators Acquit AG Ken Paxton In Impeachment Trial”

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George Michael Wanted To Make ‘Porn’ Music Video? + More News

The late George Michael
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: The late George Michael wanted to shoot a “hardcore porn” version of a music video he filmed after being arrested for engaging in a “lewd act” with an undercover Beverly Hills cop in April of 1998, according to a longtime collaborator. Continue reading “George Michael Wanted To Make ‘Porn’ Music Video? + More News”

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Judge Blocks Tennessee Anti-Drag Law + More News

Tennessee lawmakers have introduced their own "Don't Say Gay" legislation which would prohibit discussion of LGBTQ topics on any level in schools. Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A federal judge Friday granted a temporary restraining order preventing enforcement of Tennessee’s anti-drag law against a Pride festival taking place in Blount County Saturday. Continue reading “Judge Blocks Tennessee Anti-Drag Law + More News”

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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”