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Clyde W Barrow

@clydewbarrow.bsky.social

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Professor of Political Science at UTRGV. Unapologetically left wing antifascist and democratic socialist. State Theory, Critical University Studies, American Political Thought, Texas Politics. Speaking as a private citizen of the United States. .. more

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 1d

A Corrupt Christo-Fascist
www.propublica.org/article/ken-...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Is Outsourcing More of His Office’s Work to Costly Private Lawyers

Despite having an office of hundreds of attorneys, Ken Paxton is frequently opting for private lawyers — many to whom he has personal or political ties — to argue on behalf of Texas. One attorney cost...

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 1d

The Fascists are Out of Control
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/n...

Rutgers Expert on Antifa Flees to Spain After Receiving Death Threats

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 1d

Michigan Avenue right now.

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 1d

🚨🚨🚨Chicago - NOW!🚨🚨🚨
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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 1d

All churches should pay income, sales, and property taxes like every other for-profit business.

Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 2d

Texas Christo-Fascism

ShannonB @shannonbuz.bsky.social · 2d

In other countries this is called political persecution resulting in political prisoners.

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ShannonB @shannonbuz.bsky.social · 2d

In other countries this is called political persecution resulting in political prisoners.

Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 3d

Yeah, Stephen Miller is a clown, but he is a killer clown.

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 3d

And Americans sit by quietly because our country was never really a democracy anyway

Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 3d

This is civil war level stuff and it's what the fascists want for our nation.

Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 3d

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 3d

But let's not forget Bob that you helped set this in motion in the 1990s with your support for global neoliberalism.

Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 3d

Fascism.

Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 3d

They are called hayseeds for a reason.

Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 3d

This is what fascism looks like...or is...

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JLRay @jlray.bsky.social · 4d

A Texas megachurch pastor and GOP leader has been arrested for crimes against children. Not Robert Morris, a different one. Not Josiah Anthony, a different one. Not Luke Cunningham, a different one. Not Tony Evans, a different one. Not Scott Crenshaw, a different one. Not Steve Lawson, a different o

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 4d

“There’s a baby!”

Guns drawn. Windows smashed. With a 1 month old in the car. (They did this as he was coming home from an immigration court appointment— which is illegal in Colorado: coloradosun.com/2025/10/01/i...)

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 5d

This is Totalitarianism
www.texastribune.org/2025/09/30/t...

What we know about Texas colleges reviewing courses amid push to limit gender identity instruction

The federal and state governments want restrictions on recognizing trans and nonbinary people. Here’s how Texas’ higher education leaders are responding.

www.texastribune.org

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 5d

It's Sad that University Administrators in Texas are Opposed to Free Speech
www.texastribune.org/2025/09/03/t...

Texas student groups sue to block state law that limits campus protests

The law, largely in response to pro-Palestinian protests last year, bans "expressive activity" on campuses from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. The lawsuit says it is overly broad and will affect protected speech.

www.texastribune.org

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 6d

And this is why he is unfortunately no longer Chancellor of the University of Texas System. UT Admin despises anyone with integrity.

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 6d

🤣😅🤣🤣😅🤣

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 6d

This is not "de-escalation"—this is state violence. The actions being taken are far from calming the situation; instead, they exacerbate tensions and demonstrate a disturbing disregard for human rights.

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 6d

Does It Ever Stop with These Guys?

emlogan.bsky.social @emlogan.bsky.social · 7d

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Robert Morris, Texas megachurch pastor, pleads guilty to sexually abusing a child

Under a plea agreement, Morris was given a 10-year sentence, but he will serve only six months in an Oklahoma jail.

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Sheepstealer @sheepstealers.bsky.social · 7d

Beyond Parody

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emlogan.bsky.social @emlogan.bsky.social · 7d

www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Robert Morris, Texas megachurch pastor, pleads guilty to sexually abusing a child

Under a plea agreement, Morris was given a 10-year sentence, but he will serve only six months in an Oklahoma jail.

www.nbcnews.com

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 7d

The Texas Ministry of Propaganda
www.texastribune.org/2025/10/02/u...

UT-Austin considering offer to adopt Trump priorities for funding advantages

The funding deal would reportedly ask the university to adopt a stricter definition of gender and a tuition freeze, among other conditions.

www.texastribune.org

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 8d

ICE GOONS in military gear are now jumping out of unmarked vans to disappear protesters in Portland, OR

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 9d

The truth applies to many university administrators today.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 9d

Another violent attack by an ICE officer on a civilian at 26 Federal Plaza—this time on a journalist, who had to be carried out on stretcher.

Another attack on the First Amendment, our neighbors, and our democracy.

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 9d

When Fascists Decide They are the Arbiters of What's "Inappropriate."
www.texastribune.org/2025/09/30/t...

Texas investigation into teachers’ posts after Charlie Kirk’s death violates their free speech, experts say

Free speech experts say that when teachers speak in their personal capacity, even on school grounds but outside their official duties, they retain their right to comment on matters of public concern.

www.texastribune.org

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