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Working on Economic Opportunity @EveryTxn. I speak for myself.

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Texas AFT(@TexasAFT) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last month, UT Austin terminated more than 60 faculty and staff members who previously worked in positions related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programming but had been reassigned to non DEI roles in compliance with SB 17.

Today, we share their stories.

Last month, @UTAustin terminated more than 60 faculty and staff members who previously worked in positions related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programming but had been reassigned to non DEI roles in compliance with SB 17. Today, we share their stories. #UT60 #NotOurUT
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Cynthia Van Maanen(@cynthiavanm) 's Twitter Profile Photo

TODAY is Election Day, Austin!

Don’t let Republicans take over TCAD and starve our schools and public services.

Cast your ballot for
Place 1: Jett Hanna
Place 2: Shenghao “Daniel” Wang
Place 3: Dick Lavine

Visit VoteTravis.com to find your nearest polling place.

TODAY is Election Day, Austin! Don’t let Republicans take over TCAD and starve our schools and public services. Cast your ballot for Place 1: Jett Hanna Place 2: Shenghao “Daniel” Wang Place 3: Dick Lavine Visit VoteTravis.com to find your nearest polling place.
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Austin Kocher, PhD(@ackocher) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A coalition of more than 100 civil rights and immigrant rights groups are calling on Congress to fund legal representation for foreign nationals in immigrant detention.

thehill.com/latino/4611610…

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Prof. Farhana Sultana(@Prof_FSultana) 's Twitter Profile Photo

There are no universities left in Gaza since they were all bombed by genocidaires, killing faculty, students, staff. But the presidents still alive have issued this in support of students & faculty in solidarity encampments.

There are no universities left in Gaza since they were all bombed by genocidaires, killing faculty, students, staff. But the presidents still alive have issued this in support of students & faculty in solidarity encampments.
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Florida Policy Institute(@FloridaPolicy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“Operating expenses include fixed categories, such as rent, that are not affected by patients’ citizenship status, the Florida Policy Institute’s report said.”

PolitiFact, leaning on FPI’s research, rates AHCA’s recent claims about healthcare costs for immigrants “Mostly False.”

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Texas Association of School Boards(@tasbnews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Some state leaders have suggested that public schools are now receiving “historic funding.” But the truth is, when adjusted for inflation, schools are getting 19% less funding than in 2019.

Some state leaders have suggested that public schools are now receiving “historic funding.” But the truth is, when adjusted for inflation, schools are getting 19% less funding than in 2019. #FundOurFuture
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IDRA(@IDRAedu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We were happy to attend & co-sponsor’s NCSD 👧🏽👦🏾👧🏼👧🏾👦🏻 event, celebrating the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. Thanks to Chloe Latham Sikes for representing IDRA!

Brown v. Board laid a path, but the work isn't over.

We were happy to attend & co-sponsor’s @diverse_schools’ #Brownat70 event, celebrating the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. Thanks to @csikesrun for representing IDRA! Brown v. Board laid a path, but the work isn't over. #BrownsPromise
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Every Texan(@EveryTxn) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Diversity and identity-specific initiatives are critical in developing students' sense of belonging in spaces where marginalized groups were denied entrance.

We urge the to reinstate DEI initiatives: act.tfn.org/a/support-dei-…

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Russ McSpadden(@PeccaryNotPig) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The San Carlos Apache Tribe has petitioned the United Nations to call upon the United States government to withhold the transfer of sacred Oak Flat for the proposed Resolution Copper Mine in Arizona.

The Tribe’s 15-page petition, details the “imminent” threat to “Apache…

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National Immigration Forum(@NatImmForum) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Dreamers' contributions are invaluable to the growth of our nation and economy. A permanent solution from Congress would provide certainty not only for Dreamers, but for their families, employers, schools, and communities as well. 🦋

Dreamers' contributions are invaluable to the growth of our nation and economy. A permanent solution from Congress would provide certainty not only for Dreamers, but for their families, employers, schools, and communities as well. 🦋
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skyler 🗳️💮(@SkylerBrandina) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join Team Blue TCAD for an Election Night Watch Party on Saturday evening at Texas AFL-CIO!! 🥳
We’ll be watching election returns come in, enjoying delicious Chinese dishes, and speeches from the candidates & *special* supposing electeds 🗳️

Join Team Blue TCAD for an Election Night Watch Party on Saturday evening at Texas AFL-CIO!! 🥳 We’ll be watching election returns come in, enjoying delicious Chinese dishes, and speeches from the candidates & *special* supposing electeds 🗳️
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UT Austin AAUP(@aaup_utAustin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you, Dr. Peniel E. Joseph 🇭🇹🇺🇸⁩, for this clear-eyed & heartfelt piece, which connects the mistreatment of DEI staff, the brutal attack on pro-Palestinian protestors, and the siege on multiracial democracy, while still offering the hope we need to carry on.⬇️ cnn.com/2024/05/02/opi…

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Grits for Breakfast(@Grits4Breakfast) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you, ignorant 'why can't you be polite like those nice civil-rights protesters' schtick has been one of (out of many competitors) the most annoying things about the recent debate.

Go find out how Texas responded to protesters from Wiley College. nvdatabase.swarthmore.edu/content/black-…

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Ashton Pittman(@ashtonpittman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Frat bros at Ole Miss chant, 'Lizzo! Lizzo!' and shout, 'F**k you fatass, f**k you b*tch' at a Black woman who was protesting for Palestine.

Do people really think these counterprotestors are doing it to support Jews?

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United We Dream 🍊(@UNITEDWEDREAM) 's Twitter Profile Photo

BREAKING: Biden Administration announces that DACA recipients can access the Affordable Care Act. This means that thousands of individuals will now have the opportunity to obtain affordable health care coverage.

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Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center(@LasAmericasIAC) 's Twitter Profile Photo

BREAKING: The Biden admin finalized a rule that would expand healthcare coverage to DACA recipients.

'Improving the lives of our DACAmented neighbors is absolutely the right step. We also know access to healthcare should be permanent, and available to everyone regardless of…

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