US president accused of ‘firing the messenger’ as he makes claims without evidence about Erika McEntarfer| the Guardian
Governor announces possible move as Democrat-led states seek to respond to planned Texas redistricting| the Guardian
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The lawmakers’ absence means the lower chamber won’t have enough members present to function, stalling passage of a draft map Democrats have condemned as a political power grab.| The Texas Tribune
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The new district lines could be considered by the entire state House as soon as early next week.| The Texas Tribune
My abiding patriotism struggled, yesterday, with my deep disappointment in the American politicians and institutions of the moment. I began my day by re-reading the Declaration of Independence, as I do every year (and boy, are the charges against King George III germane just now!). I gathered with friends and| Not a Tech Bro