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Religious Expression Bill Blesses Those Who Wrote Itnew

Texas' "Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act" was drafted by private lawyers with a penchant for suing school districts, and may not only make lawsuits more likely, but stick taxpayers with even more legal fees.
The Texas Observer  |  Megan Headley  |  06-20-2007  |  Politics

Inside the Mind of Texas' Most Powerful Fundamentalistnew

Rep. Warren Chisum wants Bibles in schools, abortions outlawed, and state-backed marriage counseling for couples wanting to take the plunge -- and now he holds the state's checkbook in his hands.
The Texas Observer  |  Megan Headley  |  05-21-2007  |  Politics

How the Immigration Debate Left Texasnew

Halfway through Texas' legislative session, the anti-immigrant legislation is dead on arrival -- the story of how that happened speaks volumes about the economics of the state and the fissures running through today's GOP.
The Texas Observer  |  Megan Headley  |  03-26-2007  |  Immigration

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