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Oaths and pledges have been routine for political officials. That's changing in a polarized America
Read full article: Oaths and pledges have been routine for political officials. That's changing in a polarized AmericaElected officials throughout modern American history have sworn oaths to uphold constitutions and pledged allegiance to the flag without much controversy.
Half of Texas voters believe the impeachment of Ken Paxton was justified, poll finds
Read full article: Half of Texas voters believe the impeachment of Ken Paxton was justified, poll findsThe attorney general’s fellow Republicans were about evenly split in their approval and disapproval, the University of Texas poll determined.
TribCast: Can Texas’ political leaders stop their bickering for the legislative homestretch?
Read full article: TribCast: Can Texas’ political leaders stop their bickering for the legislative homestretch?In this week’s episode, we discuss the final three weeks of the Legislature and Colin Allred’s bid for U.S. Senate.
Former Klein ISD student wins $90,000 settlement following claims she was harassed for sitting out Pledge of Allegiance
Read full article: Former Klein ISD student wins $90,000 settlement following claims she was harassed for sitting out Pledge of AllegianceA former Klein ISD student has won a $90,000 settlement years after a lawsuit was filed claiming she was subjected to harassment and discrimination for sitting out the Pledge of Allegiance, according to the civil rights group American Atheists.
American idle: New Hampshire House holds drive-in session
Read full article: American idle: New Hampshire House holds drive-in sessionIn the afternoon, as word spread that supporters of President Donald Trump had breached security perimeters and entered the U.S. Capitol, the New Hampshire House passed a hastily drafted resolution condemning the violence. But after House Speaker Dick Hinch, R-Merrimack, died of COVID-19 a week after being sworn in during the Dec. 2 outdoor gathering, Republican House leaders scheduled a drive-in movie style session to elect his replacement and adopt rules for the next two years. The 24-member Senate also convened Wednesday, but in a fully remote session that wrapped up before the House even got going. House Democrats had pushed for the same, but Packard, R-Londonderry, said that wasn’t possible because the House hadn’t adopted rules to allow remote sessions. Several GOP House members tested positive for the virus after attending an indoor caucus meeting Nov. 20 where many attendees weren’t wearing masks.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner urges Texas GOP to cancel its convention
Read full article: Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner urges Texas GOP to cancel its conventionTexas Republican Convention attendees stood for the Pledge of Allegiance in Fort Worth in 2012. I am asking them to have a virtual event.A spokesperson for the state party did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Last week, the SREC voted 40-20 to proceed with the in-person convention July 16 to 18 at Houston's George R. Brown Convention Center. According to the Houston Chronicle, Turner recently removed language from an executive order and effectively took away his own authority to cancel the convention. Last week, the Texas Girls Coaches Association also canceled its in-person convention scheduled for this Monday through Thursday in Arlington.