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The New Rightwing Laws Taking Effect in Texas

Ed Pilkington The Guardian
Hundreds of new state laws come into effect on 1 September, including attacking trans rights, further limiting abortion and pushing back climate efforts

Paxton Is Burning

Nancy Goldstein Texas Observer
While Paxton burns—or simmers or escapes entirely—intra-party fighting and dirty laundry airing be damned, the USA’s largest, richest, and most powerful wing of the GOP have screwed Texas on such a large, systemic scale that they'll still prevail.

Friday Nite Videos | May 26, 2023

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Florida and Texas, the Far-Right Axis

Luisita Lopez Torregrosa Texas Observer
Both helmed by conservative governors, the two states represent radically different futures for the country.
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