Daily Archives: August 24, 2025

Weekend link dump for August 24

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

“Donald Trump’s Navy and Air Force are poised to cancel two nearly complete software projects that took 12 years and well over $800 million combined to develop, work initially aimed at overhauling antiquated human resources systems.” But don’t worry, some … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog stuff | Tagged | 1 Comment

New legal challenge filed against redistricting map

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

Fron the inbox: Today, plaintiffs supported by the National Redistricting Foundation (NRF) initiated a legal challenge against the newly enacted congressional gerrymander in Texas in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, asking the court to strike … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal matters | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on New legal challenge filed against redistricting map

West Texas A&M drag ban blocked

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

Good. A federal appeals court Monday blocked West Texas A&M University President Walter Wendler from enforcing a campus drag show ban, ruling that the performances are likely protected under the First Amendment. The 2-1 ruling from the 5th U.S. Circuit … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal matters | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on West Texas A&M drag ban blocked