17 people were arrested for criminal trespass after police broke up a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Texas at Dallas, after students set up tents and food stations to demand university divestment from U.S. corporations that have ties to Israel’s war in Gaza.
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‘It’s about the People in Gaza’: Student Encampment Protest Hits 1-Week Mark
On the fourth day of the protest encampment at George Washington University, at least a dozen D.C.-area families with young kids joined the Sunday afternoon crowd. They came to show […]
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What College Protests Say About America
The recent campus protests have exposed the hypocrisy of Republicans, who claim to stand for “law and order” and free speech, while simultaneously promoting antisemitism and attacking college campuses to drive a larger agenda against higher education.
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Most 18-year-old Texans aren’t signed up to vote despite a law requiring voter registration in high schools
Texas high schools are required to distribute voter registration forms to older teens, but only a quarter of schools are complying with the law, leading to low voter participation rates among young voters.
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UT-Austin announces round of firings in latest step to comply with Texas’ DEI ban
The University of Texas at Austin has laid off about 60 employees in a move to comply with Texas’ DEI ban, with some offices expected to close by May 31.
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Why Are Teachers So Unhappy?
High-poverty school teachers experience higher levels of stress and frustration than their colleagues in more affluent districts due to poverty, chronic absenteeism, and mental health issues, as well as disengaged parents, student disruptions, and school administrators who do not support them.
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Dallas Weekly Publisher Emeritus, James A. Washington, Passes at 73
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of James A. Washington, Publisher emeritus of the Dallas Weekly. James was one-of-a-kind. His wit, incredible storytelling and extensive business […]
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NAACP’s Bay Area Unit Plan Press Release on Texas’ SB17 & SB4
The NAACP Dickinson Bay Area Unit #6280 will conduct a Press Conference this Friday, March 29th at 10am at New Vision Baptist Church located at 2311 24th Street, Dickinson, TX. […]
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Enforcing Texas’ new immigration law may be challenging, even for authorities that support it
Texas’ new immigration law, SB 4, is in uncharted legal territory, and local law enforcement officials are unsure how to enforce it due to its potential for racial profiling and discrimination.
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Uvalde police chief resigns after controversial report cleared officers who responded to school shooting
By Alejandro Serrano Originally appeared in Texas Tribune Daniel Rodriguez was out of town during the 2022 massacre. He told the local newspaper he was “not forced, asked or pressured” […]