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.
Tag: Texas
Posted inPolitics
Glacier Northwest v. Teamsters and 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.
Posted inShe Represents
She Reps: Tammy Marshall
Tamanika (Tammy) Marshall is a highly rated motivational speaker and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 16 years of experience in the healthcare space. Marshall works with individuals, groups, and organizations […]
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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.
Posted inPolitics
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.
Posted inNews
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.
Posted inCharity
Giving Day Organizations to Support Year Round
North Texas Giving Day is a great opportunity for small nonprofits to raise awareness and donations for their work, and to help those in need.
Posted inEducation
Effort to Foster Racial Healing Flourishes on College Campuses
Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Centers is a network of facilitators and programs designed to help undo harmful stereotypes, rewrite damaging narratives, and train people to dismantle toxic racial hierarchies at the grassroots level.
Posted inSports
Beyond the Ball
Beyond the Ball hosted the Beyond the Game Skills Camp, an event that exposed students to math, science, and innovative careers beyond the game, while also helping them to improve their basketball skills and explore their dreams.
Posted inShe Represents
She Reps: Raven Barnes
Raven Barnes is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the education and business field, who has championed the implementation of technology-driven learning tools, and spearheaded partnerships with local communities and businesses to create unique learning opportunities for students.