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A Potential Showdown Between Cities And The State Over Equal Rights

David Pitman

Posted on December 19, 2016 · The 2017 state legislative session will include another attempt to nullify LGBT non-discrimination laws in cities across Texas.

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After Sandra Bland’s Death, State Lawmakers Call For Reforms To Prevent Inmate Suicides

Syeda Hasan, KERA News

Posted on August 25, 2015 · State lawmakers are pushing for reforms after Sandra Bland’s death at the Waller County Jail led to a national debate about police tactics and jail practices, specifically the treatment of inmates who reveal a suicide attempt.

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What it took to get the Camp Logan soldiers’ convictions overturned

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 20, 2023 · A researcher from South Texas College of Law Houston talks about the work she and other students did to help bring justice to Black soldiers convicted in connection with the 1917 Houston Riots.

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Fourth special session (Nov. 20, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 20, 2023 · On Monday's show: We take a closer look at the fourth special session of the Texas Legislature. And veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers questions about pet care.

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Johnson avoids shutdown while tensions escalate in Congress

Troy Schulze

Posted on November 17, 2023 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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Campus diversity after affirmative action (June 30, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 30, 2023 · On Friday's show: The U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions. Where does that leave local institutions in their efforts to sustain diverse campuses?

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