Daily Archives: August 1, 2021

Weekend link dump for August 1

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

“Federal Courts Keep Shooting Down Anti-Trans Laws. Will That Hold at SCOTUS?” “Your location data is for sale, and it can be used against you.” Australian cockatoos can open garbage can lids, and what’s more, they can learn how to … Continue reading →

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We’re #2!

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

More people have died of COVID in Texas than any other state except California, as Texas surpasses New York’s total. Texas has passed New York to become the state with the second-most COVID-19 deaths, a feat experts say was driven … Continue reading →

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A response to Paxton’s response

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

As you may recall, back in June we learned about a State Bar of Texas complaint against Ken Paxton for his ridiculous and seditious lawsuit that attempted to overturn the 2020 Presidential election. That complaint was filed by four people: … Continue reading →

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Will TxDOT pull funding from the I-45 project?

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

It could happen. Supporters of state plans to rebuild Interstate 45 from downtown Houston northward trekked to Austin on Thursday to keep the imperiled project on pace, fearing the region could be stuck with an aging freeway and no sign … Continue reading →

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