Senate Bill 13 would create school library advisory councils to recommend books for school libraries and give the final say over new books to school boards, rather than librarians, and would also make it easier for school districts to remove books that have “indecent content or profane content”.
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House votes to censure Rep. Al Green for disrupting Trump speech
The House of Representatives voted to censure Rep. Al Green, D-Houston, for disrupting President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress, with 10 Democrats voting to censure him.
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Texas’ DOGE committee takes inspiration from Elon Musk’s federal operation
The Texas House has created a new legislative panel, DOGE, to reduce the size and scope of government, but Democrats are wary of emulating Elon Musk’s slash-and-burn approach.
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The Audacity of Mediocrity: Why Black Women Have to Work Twice as Hard and It’s Still Not Enough
Black women are tired of being expected to be exceptional in order to receive a fraction of the recognition and opportunities given to white men, and are demanding accountability and action from institutions and decision-makers.
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First Black Librarian of Congress must have term renewed by the 47th president
Dr. Carla Hayden, the first Black Librarian of Congress, faces the possibility of not having her term renewed in 2026 due to the Trump administration’s attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
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Vance visits Texas-Mexico border to promote Trump’s immigration crackdown
Vice President J.D. Vance, along with two other top Trump administration officials, took an aerial tour of the border and met with law enforcement officials to highlight the Trump administration’s immigration policies, which have led to a 39% decrease in illegal border crossings.
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House GOP Budget Approval: What’s Next?
The GOP’s budget plan would provide a $4.5 trillion tax break for the rich while eliminating programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and the SNAP benefits program, which would disproportionately affect low-income communities and increase healthcare costs for Americans.
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Health Disparities in Texas: a Long History of Nothing Changing
Despite numerous task forces, centers, and bills aimed at addressing health disparities in Texas, the state has failed to enact meaningful legislation to eliminate these disparities for decades, with institutional racism perpetuating the issue.
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Al Green Accepts Consequences for Speech Disruption but Says He Will Do It Again
Congressman Al Green was escorted out of the House after disrupting President Trump’s speech, and a resolution to censure him is expected to pass, making him the first congressman to be censured for disruptions during a presidential joint session speech in recent years.
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‘We’re Not Running From Our Own House’: CBC Fights Against Trump, Musk, and Project 2025
The Congressional Black Caucus has launched a battle plan to counter President Trump, Elon Musk, and the far-right’s Project 2025, and plans to attend Trump’s address to look him in the eye and ensure that their message is heard.
