Eric Johnson, the Mayor of Dallas, has been accused of betraying his constituents after announcing his switch to the Republican Party, despite having been re-elected unopposed in May of this year.
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Glacier Northwest v. Teamsters & the Shifting Leverage of the Texas Labor Movement
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Glacier Northwest v. Teamsters places greater legal responsibility on workers attempting to fight poor workplace conditions, and could potentially limit the potential of the resurgent labor movement by preventing workers from using employer’s products and the flow of business to negotiate for better pay and conditions.
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Delayed passage of farm bill stirs uncertainty for Texas agriculture
The looming government shutdown is causing uncertainty for Texas agriculture and nutrition programs due to the potential delay of the farm bill, which is critical to providing crop insurance and loans to farmers and food access to low-income families.
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House Republicans Target Title I Education Grants in Controversial Spending Cuts
House Republicans are set to vote on cuts to Title I education grants, a federal program providing critical support for low-income students, which could result in a 20% reduction in funding and could lead to a decrease in educational opportunities for disadvantaged children.
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Texas’ ban on certain drag shows is unconstitutional, federal judge says
A federal judge has ruled that Texas’ law restricting certain public drag shows is unconstitutional, ruling that the law is overbroad and vague, and violates free speech rights.
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A unique Texas legal rule lets the attorney general’s office supersede some judges’ orders
Texas’ Attorney General’s Office has used the supersedeas rule to block temporary injunctions against new state laws, creating chaos for Texans and criticizing the provision for eroding the separation of powers between the executive branch and courts.
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Annual Legislative Conference Concludes with Power Remarks from Biden and Harris
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference concluded with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris paying tribute to the dedication of the CBC and CBCF in their pursuit of progress and equality, while also celebrating leaders and trailblazers who have dedicated themselves to advancing the cause of Black communities.
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Book Censorship on the Rise in U.S. Libraries, ALA Reports a 20% Increase in Challenges in 2023
The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom has documented a 20% increase in attempts to censor books, materials, and services across public, school, and academic libraries in the US in 2023, with a focus on books written by or about people of color or members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson switches to Republican Party
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, a longtime Democrat, has announced his switch to the Republican Party, making him the largest city in the country with a GOP mayor.
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May it Please The Court: Sister Prosecutors Walk With Lady Justice
Black women are leading the fight for justice in the US, with seven Black women elected prosecutors in Georgia, two Attorneys General, and two Vice Presidents, all breaking barriers and advancing a progressive vision for American justice.