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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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Diversity is not ‘exclusively based’ on ‘race or ethnicity,’ law expert says of Abbott’s memo on DEI

Ashley Brown

Posted on February 9, 2023 · DEI is a policy used to create fair treatment and diversity in the workplace especially for people from unrepresented or discriminated groups. Diversity can range from race, socioeconomic class, people with disabilities or LBGTQ people.  

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Comedy special at the heart of death penalty appeal (Jan. 2, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 2, 2023 · On Monday's show: The U.S. Supreme Court this week will consider whether to take up a Texas case regarding whether footage from a comedy special taped inside a jail should have been shown to jurors who subsequently gave a convicted murderer the death penalty.

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SCOTUS on affirmative action, and UH-Downtown President Loren Blanchard (Nov. 1, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 1, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: The Supreme Court is considering affirmative action, we hear from incumbent County Judge Lina Hidalgo, we'll meet the President of UH-Downtown, and we learn about music in "just intonation."

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Is it possible for America to uphold the Second Amendment, and also have gun laws in place to stop violence? Plus, President Biden tests positive for COVID, increases risk for more severe case

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on July 21, 2022 · The Supreme Court made its voice heard on this topic, but with recent mass shootings, there’s a public outcry for change. Also, with President Biden testing positive for COVID, a medical expert explains why there should be concern for his health due to his age.

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