It’s a biennial legislative tradition in Texas — trotting out a new batch of devious proposals to merge religion and government and attack religious pluralism. And 2011 was no exception. As the dust settles, the news on this front is mostly good for advocates of religious freedom, as none of the problematic legislation TFN worked […]
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The Week in Quotes (June 26 – July 2)
Here are some of the week’s most notable quotes culled from news reports from across Texas, and beyond. […]
Governor Names Cargill as SBOE Chair
Gov. Rick Perry announces his choice for SBOE chair — Barbara Cargill, R-The Woodlands. TFN just released the following statement: GOV. PERRY PUTS POLITICS AHEAD OF EDUCATION BY APPOINTING CARGILL AS SBOE CHAIR Governor’s Third Appointment of Board ‘Culture Warrior’ Ensures Continuing Political Battles FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2011 The Texas Freedom Network is […]
David Bradley: Anti-Bigotry Champion? No.
Kate Alexander of the Austin American-Statesman has a story about how anti-Muslim bigotry almost derailed a major public school budget bill last week, nearly forcing the Texas Legislature into another special session. Prodded by anti-Muslim hysteria from right-wing activists (like the folks at Texas Eagle Forum), a number of House members voted against the budget […]
2011 Lege Wrap Up: Vouchers
Tea Party, and religious-right and other anti-government fanatics launched full-scale attacks on public education, religious freedom and women’s health in the regular and special sessions of the Texas Legislature this year. Over the next week, TFN Insider will recap what happened on major TFN issues during the two sessions. Up today: private school vouchers. Voucher […]
