Daily Archives: April 30, 2023

Weekend link dump for April 30

“How Gamers Eclipsed Spies as an Intelligence Threat”. Hey, person named Kyle, what are you doing on May 21? “While I’m not much of a believer in the idea that the young voters will save us — my own demographic, … Continue reading

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What would that ban on drag actually look like?

It would be a mess, to put it charitably. Controversy surrounding Senate Bill 12, which aims to restrict “sexually oriented performances” and drag shows to protect minors, has stirred up concerns that it could have far-reaching implications beyond its intended … Continue reading

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Two “Trump Train” defendants settle

Interesting. Two of the eight Trump supporters accused of participating in a “politically-motivated conspiracy” by closely following, honking at and slowing down a campaign bus for President Joe Biden on a Texas highway in the weeks leading up to the … Continue reading

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Spending even more on court-appointed attorneys

But maybe there’s an end in sight. Harris County is on track to pay $95 million by the end of October to private attorneys for representing low-income people accused of crimes — about $35 million more than the county budgeted … Continue reading

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