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Kansas City: COVID-19 outbreak forces metro school to close until next week fox4kc.com/news/covid-1...
fox4kc.com
August 29, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Kansas City: COVID-19 outbreak forces metro school to close until next week fox4kc.com/news/covid-1...
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A South Texas DA once paid for his mistresses’s abortion — then charged a woman who had one with murder even though it wasn’t against the law at the time, according to new court filings in a wild case testing the limits of prosecutorial immunity www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
Texas DA who charged abortion patient with murder accused of once paying for one
Three years after Texas prosecutors charged a woman with murder for inducing her own abortion, the local district attorney is accused of paying for an abortion while having an affair decades ago.
www.houstonchronicle.com
August 12, 2025 at 9:51 PM
A South Texas DA once paid for his mistresses’s abortion — then charged a woman who had one with murder even though it wasn’t against the law at the time, according to new court filings in a wild case testing the limits of prosecutorial immunity www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
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My latest for KXAN:
"She was literally like the sunshine of my life ... she was able to bring positivity into my life that I never thought I knew," said the fiancée of a transgender Target employee, who was killed in a triple homicide Monday.
Murdered transgender woman deadnamed by Austin Police, her fiancée says
She told KXAN that her fiancée was transgender and used a chosen name for several years: Rosa Machuca.
www.kxan.com
August 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
My latest for KXAN:
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I spoke to the trans woman who was assaulted at Barton Springs in Austin this weekend.
Despite everything, she said that the bystander who stepped in and the support she's gotten makes her believe Austin is "a safe space for people like me."
www.chron.com/culture/arti...
Despite everything, she said that the bystander who stepped in and the support she's gotten makes her believe Austin is "a safe space for people like me."
www.chron.com/culture/arti...
Austin police investigating assault of trans woman, bystander
One person was left with a broken jaw and a concussion.
www.chron.com
July 30, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I spoke to the trans woman who was assaulted at Barton Springs in Austin this weekend.
Despite everything, she said that the bystander who stepped in and the support she's gotten makes her believe Austin is "a safe space for people like me."
www.chron.com/culture/arti...
Despite everything, she said that the bystander who stepped in and the support she's gotten makes her believe Austin is "a safe space for people like me."
www.chron.com/culture/arti...
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remember when Elon Musk straight up performed a Nazi salute, twice, on stage, and the NYT was like "hmm, huh, what can this mean, who can say"
Zohran Mamdani, with a record of anti-Israel activism, won over some Jews in the New York City mayoral primary, but confirmed other Jews' worst fears about the American left.
Mamdani’s Success Spotlights a Deepening Rupture Among U.S. Jews
While Zohran Mamdani won over some Jewish supporters, other Jewish Democrats suggested that concerns about their community’s safety are being dismissed in a movement and a city they helped build.
trib.al
June 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
remember when Elon Musk straight up performed a Nazi salute, twice, on stage, and the NYT was like "hmm, huh, what can this mean, who can say"
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If NYT's opinion section were really about reflecting a diversity of viewpoints today would be an great day for some lefty to unload, like, "We've been telling you you all suck, and Zohran proves it."
Instead we are treated to...
Instead we are treated to...
June 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
If NYT's opinion section were really about reflecting a diversity of viewpoints today would be an great day for some lefty to unload, like, "We've been telling you you all suck, and Zohran proves it."
Instead we are treated to...
Instead we are treated to...
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There are many reasons why citing the Cass Review is inappropriate--chiefly that nationalized medical care is so different than our own.
But, as I have reported, and researchers have pointed out, the Cass Review has some key red flags:
But, as I have reported, and researchers have pointed out, the Cass Review has some key red flags:
June 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
There are many reasons why citing the Cass Review is inappropriate--chiefly that nationalized medical care is so different than our own.
But, as I have reported, and researchers have pointed out, the Cass Review has some key red flags:
But, as I have reported, and researchers have pointed out, the Cass Review has some key red flags:
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The SCOTUS opinion cites a Pamela Paul story I fact-checked last year. Take a look:
![Paul appears to follow a similar tactic. In her February piece, Paul claims that some professionals who question the gender-affirming care model feel silenced, afraid that airing public concerns over procedures would get them labeled as transphobic. Paul references Stephanie Winn, a therapist in Oregon who primarily works with parents of gender non-conforming youth “worried that [their] child’s new ‘identity’ may be influenced by peers, media, underlying mental health issues, or trauma.” But Paul failed to mention that Winn is not a neutral professional: She has promoted invasive techniques for parents to encourage their children not to be transgender; and supported theories like “RODG” and hormone imbalance caused dysphoria, both of which have not been supported by science; and testified against Oregon’s ban on conversion therapy.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gdoclv47tjdxs4xfd2ftcndv/bafkreihuegetusjffrpvswp6a3feneul44mumlctx34afjypbovhd6stfq@jpeg)
June 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The SCOTUS opinion cites a Pamela Paul story I fact-checked last year. Take a look:
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They've got enough money to throw us into another war, but not enough money to fund the suicide prevention hotline. Very "pro-life." Very "pro-family." So "GREAT."
June 19, 2025 at 1:54 AM
They've got enough money to throw us into another war, but not enough money to fund the suicide prevention hotline. Very "pro-life." Very "pro-family." So "GREAT."
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Chants of "Immigrants and trans folks are welcome here" in Downtown Houston
June 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Chants of "Immigrants and trans folks are welcome here" in Downtown Houston
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It isn’t lost on me that the suspect in the assassination of one of the most prominent women in Minnesota politics had a target list with abortion providers and advocates. Misogyny is deadly. My heart is with the victims, their families, and everyone affected.
June 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
It isn’t lost on me that the suspect in the assassination of one of the most prominent women in Minnesota politics had a target list with abortion providers and advocates. Misogyny is deadly. My heart is with the victims, their families, and everyone affected.
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Let’s be clear: this is Trump’s war.
Exclusive: US quietly sent hundreds of Hellfire missiles to Israel before Iran attack
Hellfire missiles would have been used for precision strikes by Israel during Iran attack, US officials say
www.middleeasteye.net
June 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Let’s be clear: this is Trump’s war.
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I wrote this piece back in 2012, showing how the Israeli attack on Osirak in 1981 didn’t end but in fact accelerated Saddam’s covert nuclear weapons programs. It also quotes US generals saying you can’t end Iran’s nuclear program with a bombing campaign.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
June 14, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I wrote this piece back in 2012, showing how the Israeli attack on Osirak in 1981 didn’t end but in fact accelerated Saddam’s covert nuclear weapons programs. It also quotes US generals saying you can’t end Iran’s nuclear program with a bombing campaign.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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There were no arrests, no tagging and no windows broken at today's protest in Houston. I didn't see any even vague tense confrontations or exchanges with police.
After 2.5 years in LA, it's wild to see how much calmer Houston police are than LASD/LAPD.
www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
After 2.5 years in LA, it's wild to see how much calmer Houston police are than LASD/LAPD.
www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
'Houston at its best': Mayor John Whitmire praises peaceful No Kings protesters
Though several local agencies pitched in to keep the protest secure, Whitmire said there were no National Guard troops at the event.
www.houstonchronicle.com
June 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
There were no arrests, no tagging and no windows broken at today's protest in Houston. I didn't see any even vague tense confrontations or exchanges with police.
After 2.5 years in LA, it's wild to see how much calmer Houston police are than LASD/LAPD.
www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
After 2.5 years in LA, it's wild to see how much calmer Houston police are than LASD/LAPD.
www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
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Here is a view from the 4Sight drone along scissortail park.
June 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Here is a view from the 4Sight drone along scissortail park.
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HAPPENING NOW: A long line of protesters have gathered in Oklahoma City for a “No Kings Day” protest against Donald Trump (Video: @tarablume.bsky.social)
June 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
HAPPENING NOW: A long line of protesters have gathered in Oklahoma City for a “No Kings Day” protest against Donald Trump (Video: @tarablume.bsky.social)
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“We’re slowly going underground, underground, underground,” the mother said. “You put one thing in place, and then you have to prepare for when that gets taken away."
Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles halts transgender care under pressure from Trump, the @latimes.com reports
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Children's Hospital Los Angeles halts transgender care under pressure from Trump
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles will stop offering services related to transgender care, according to a message reviewed by The Times.
www.latimes.com
June 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
“We’re slowly going underground, underground, underground,” the mother said. “You put one thing in place, and then you have to prepare for when that gets taken away."
fantastic article from the queen of culture and trans rights @kissphoria.bsky.social
ICYMI, Simone Biles now says that trans athletes participating in sports is a "complicated" issue after backlash Danica Patrick, among others
www.chron.com/culture/arti...
www.chron.com/culture/arti...
Simone Biles now says trans athlete participation in sports is 'complicated'
"These are sensitive, complicated issues."
www.chron.com
June 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
fantastic article from the queen of culture and trans rights @kissphoria.bsky.social
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Both AG candidates are trying to outflank each other on anti-trans stuff. Aaron Reitz just announced his campaign, and along with stopping "men in women's sports," he says he will "vigorously enforce Texas laws that ban so-called gender transitions and puberty blockers for minors."
June 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Both AG candidates are trying to outflank each other on anti-trans stuff. Aaron Reitz just announced his campaign, and along with stopping "men in women's sports," he says he will "vigorously enforce Texas laws that ban so-called gender transitions and puberty blockers for minors."
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“Even if most Americans haven’t abandoned their private sense of empathy, many don’t seem terribly bothered by the rancidness of their leaders,” writes George Packer. “It might be the ugliest effect of Trump’s return”:
‘No One Can Offer Any Hope’
Even if most Americans haven’t abandoned their private sense of empathy, many don’t seem terribly bothered by the rancidness of their leaders.
bit.ly
June 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
“Even if most Americans haven’t abandoned their private sense of empathy, many don’t seem terribly bothered by the rancidness of their leaders,” writes George Packer. “It might be the ugliest effect of Trump’s return”:
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Democrats took to the floor of the Texas House on Saturday to label a ban on clubs that support gay teens the work of “monsters” and to say the ban endangers children and strips them of their dignity.
Democrats lash out as Legislature bans school clubs that support gay teens
Tensions flared and the debate turned personal as Republicans said their bill empowered parents and denied predictions that the ban will endanger children.
www.texastribune.org
June 1, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Democrats took to the floor of the Texas House on Saturday to label a ban on clubs that support gay teens the work of “monsters” and to say the ban endangers children and strips them of their dignity.
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after a heated debate in which Republicans, including sponsor Jeff Leach, called gay straight alliances "Sex Clubs" and Dems called Rs "monsters," SB12 passed (leach later apologized for the sex clubs comment and said he "misspoke")
Texas SB12 is being hammered out in conference committee. It includes:
- A "Don't Say Gay" style prohibition on teaching gender / sexual orientation in K-12 schools
-Requires schools to stop teachers from "aiding" social transitions, parents can report violators
-Ban on Gay Straight Alliances
- A "Don't Say Gay" style prohibition on teaching gender / sexual orientation in K-12 schools
-Requires schools to stop teachers from "aiding" social transitions, parents can report violators
-Ban on Gay Straight Alliances
Those are the portions I highlighted; I can send you the full report but unfortunately their pdf is not searchable.
June 1, 2025 at 2:18 AM
after a heated debate in which Republicans, including sponsor Jeff Leach, called gay straight alliances "Sex Clubs" and Dems called Rs "monsters," SB12 passed (leach later apologized for the sex clubs comment and said he "misspoke")
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🚨 Texas House Rep. Brent Money has introduced the first total ban on gender affirming care for all trans people in Texas. This is an unequivocal ban affecting all trans people by removing amending the existing ban on trans youth to apply to adults as well.
capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/...
capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/...
89(R) HB 3399 - Introduced version - Bill Text
capitol.texas.gov
February 27, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🚨 Texas House Rep. Brent Money has introduced the first total ban on gender affirming care for all trans people in Texas. This is an unequivocal ban affecting all trans people by removing amending the existing ban on trans youth to apply to adults as well.
capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/...
capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/...
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Trump’s attacks on trans people could cause immense harm to antidiscrimination law more broadly, and “weaken the laws that protect Americans on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, and other characteristics,” Adam Serwer writes.
The Attack on Trans Rights Won’t End There
Once legal rights begin to fall, they fall for everyone.
www.theatlantic.com
January 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Trump’s attacks on trans people could cause immense harm to antidiscrimination law more broadly, and “weaken the laws that protect Americans on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, and other characteristics,” Adam Serwer writes.