Tag: critical race theory

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks after Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the reopening of more Texas businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic at a press conference at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Monday, May 18, 2020. Abbott said that childcare facilities, youth camps, some professional sports, and bars may now begin to fully or partially reopen their facilities as outlined by regulations listed on the Open Texas website. (Lynda M. Gonzalez/The Dallas Morning News Pool)

Texas Lt. Guv Brags About Ordering Cancellation Of Book Talk At State Museum

By Matt Shuham | July 2, 2021 2:54 p.m.

House GOPers Use Vote To Remove Confederate Statues To Attack Dems

By Summer Concepcion | June 29, 2021 6:59 p.m.

UNITED STATES - JUNE 23: General Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testifies during the House Armed Services Committee hearing titled “The Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Budget Request from the Department of Defense,” in Rayburn Building on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Milley Rattles Gaetz While Blasting GOP’s ‘Critical Race Theory’ Bogeyman Du Jour

By Summer Concepcion | June 23, 2021 4:46 p.m.

UNITED STATES - MAY 13: Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., talks with reporters at the House steps of the Capitol on Thursday, May 13, 2021. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

GOP Rep Opposes Juneteenth As Federal Holiday Because Of Outrage Over Critical Race Theory

By Summer Concepcion | June 16, 2021 6:54 p.m.

What An Actual Expert On Critical Race Theory Makes Of The GOP Freakout

By Zoe Richards | June 16, 2021 4:45 p.m.

Where Things Stand: Abbott Is Latest GOPer To Boost Critical Race Theory Hysteria

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By Nicole Lafond and Cristina Cabrera | June 16, 2021 1:54 p.m.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed an anti-critical race theory bill into law on Tuesday, and Texas become the latest red state to adopt legislation that bans certain topics on race and racism from being discussed in the classroom.