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Commentary
The Texas legislature is really pushing the envelope of Christian nationalism this year
From requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms to allowing Bible time, the state GOP wants to indoctrinate students in right-wing dogma.
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News (USA)
Democrats censure “pro-LGBTQ+” Texas rep who voted to ban books & trans healthcare
She was one of four Democrats to support a ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
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News (USA)
Activist protects speaker at Texas hearing delivering a powerful message about trans humanity
The bodyguard protected the trans speaker while chamber officials tried to disconnect their mic.
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News (USA)
Texas wants to let kids sue if their parents takes them to a drag show
The bill is modeled after an anti-abortion bill that encourages civilian “bounty hunters.”
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News (USA)
Texas GOP introduces bills to ban drag performances almost entirely
Texas ranks third among states that have introduced the most anti-LGBTQ+ bills this year.
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Politics
Texas governor once again orders GOP legislators to try banning trans youth from sports
For the third time this year, Gov. Abbott and Texas Republicans will once again try to push forward their agenda, while many Democrats refuse to attend, and taxpayers foot the bill every day.
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Politics
Texas legislators submit 12 anti-trans proposals in first week of boycotted special session
Proposals submitted include bans on trans youth from receiving healthcare, talk therapy, or playing sports. Several Democrats have refused to take part and face threats of being arrested.
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Politics
Democrat seeks to ban trans youth from sports in Texas as “retaliation” for his failed agenda
“The bill that was killed last night will affect far more children than this bill ever will,” Harold Dutton claimed about his education bill. “And so, as a consequence, the chair moves that Senate Bill 29… do pass and be printed.”
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Politics
Texas lawmakers are trying to pass pro-LGBTQ proposals. Do they have a chance?
“We can’t look at this as being a partisan or political issue — it’s a human issue.”
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News (USA)
Lesbian lawmaker kills #SaveChickfilA ‘religious freedom’ bill
Our hero of the week is part of the state legislature’s five-women LGBTQ Caucus.
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Commentary
Is it time for a heterosexual pride parade to help straight people feel safe?
Under Texas law, if a university has a queer resource center for students, it also has to have a Family and Traditional Values Centers that’s equally funded.
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News (USA)
Texas senate votes to allow discrimination against gay foster parents
The law would also allow adoption agencies to reject prospective gay parents for “religious” reasons.
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News (USA)
Texas House speaker pans bathroom bill & exposes GOP divide on trans rights
Texas House Speaker Joe Straus’ comments underscore an escalating ideological battle between the GOP’s business-minded base and far-right grassroots activists.
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News (USA)
‘Percy Jackson’ author declines Texas legislature honor over bathroom bill
If Texas passes Senate Bill 6 they should expect boycotts like North Carolina has seen over HB2, which has cost the state millions of dollars and hundreds of jobs.