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Republican hopeful whines about students not being allowed to make fun of trans peers

Conservatives truly cannot get enough when it comes to demonizing trans people, especially trans youth. Trans youth are particularly vulnerable when it comes to harassment, bullying, and both physical …

Wed Feb 9, 2022

This state just released a detailed plan on how it will become a 'sanctuary' for abortion services

In an effort to protect reproductive health for people who can become pregnant amid this Republican-led dystopia, lawmakers in California released a plan on how to make the state a “sanctuary” for …

Thu Dec 9, 2021

Black high schooler attacked by students in KKK costumes on Halloween, says lawyer

In an absolutely disturbing nightmare scenario, a Black teenager in Woodsboro, Texas, says he was attacked by three fellow teens wearing costumes resembling Ku Klux Klan (KKK) robes. The high …

Sat Nov 13, 2021

Federal judge Trump once praised at length delivers blow to LGBTQ protections in Texas

As progressives process a number of disappointing losses from the Nov. 2 election results, it’s important we don’t glaze over a concerning ruling that came from a federal judge in Texas on Sunday. …

Wed Nov 3, 2021

Photo of Austin Police officer appearing to fist-bump neo-Nazi goes viral

Community members and folks across the nation are horrified after a slew of neo-Nazis traveled through Austin and San Antonio. While the sheer existence of neo-Nazis is reason enough to be disturbed, …

Thu Oct 28, 2021

Republicans finally got their victory: Discrimination against trans youth in Texas

Republicans have failed constituents again and again amid the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, whether it’s about mask mandates, anti-vaccine hysteria, or unsafe school guidelines. In the face of …

Tue Oct 26, 2021

Students were suspended from Texas schools because of a dress code violation. Guess what it was?

When it comes to talking about how archaic and oppressive school dress codes tend to be, the conversation usually centers around girls’ clothing in the classroom or to events, like prom or homecoming. …

Fri Oct 22, 2021

Every Republican who hides behind critical race theory hysteria needs to listen to this testimony

Thanks to Republicans spewing hysteria about critical race theory and trying to stomp out any form of history that doesn’t favor white, cisgender, heterosexual men, our Texas public school teachers …

Wed Oct 20, 2021

Texas lawmaker wants to let pregnant people drive in the HOV lane for the very worst reason

As Daily Kos continues to cover, while the nation faces the novel coronavirus pandemic, Republicans are happy to distract from the public health crisis by any means necessary. Attack trans youth? …

Mon Oct 18, 2021

This secretly recorded audio sums up what's so wrong with GOP-led critical race theory hysteria

In what feels like the inevitable (and deeply disturbing) result of pushing “other side” and “middle ground” rhetoric, a school administrator in Texas has been caught advising teachers to include a …

Fri Oct 15, 2021

If this discriminatory sports bill in Texas is giving you deja vu, imagine how trans youth feel

If hearing about Texas state lawmakers trying to pass an anti-trans sports bill gives you a sense of deja vu, that’s likely because we’ve covered their attempts to discriminate against trans youth not …

Fri Oct 8, 2021

GOP attorney general sues Biden administration over guidance that gives trans workers basic rights

As Daily Kos has covered, the novel coronavirus pandemic has not slowed down Republican efforts to exclude and discriminate against trans folks. It’s quite clear that many in the GOP have been eager …

Tue Sep 21, 2021

Texas restaurant owner doubles down on anti-mask policy after kicking out mask-wearing parents

As the nation continues to face the novel coronavirus pandemic, we’ve seen states and cities address mask requirements in a number of ways. The safest option, of course, has been to either entirely …

Tue Sep 21, 2021

Parent rips mask off of teacher's face at back-to-school event in Texas

In an ideal world, children would be able to look up to parents—and adults in general—to learn how to behave in the world with respect, grace, and empathy. Unfortunately, adults here in the United …

Wed Aug 18, 2021

Supporters sell out east Texas bakery two days in a row after backlash over Pride Month cookies

As people celebrate Pride Month in June, the proliferation of Pride flags and rainbows cropping up at corporate businesses can be a bit of an inner-community joke among LGBTQ+ folks. The big question …

Tue Jun 8, 2021