Three reporters and outlets, years of reporting, and hundreds of sources went into this Russell Brand investigation — one woman alleged he had a 3-month relationship with her when she was 16 and displayed increasingly abusive behavior. thetimes.co.uk/article/russel…

From bullying legislators to co-opting church pulpits, the governor and the billionaires behind him are determined to defund public schools. buff.ly/3LRppcO

“We are $40 billion below the national average for school funding, so we have no business talking about any kind of program that takes more money out of our public schools,” said Representative Gina Hinojosa” #txlege Abbott Demands Vouchers—Or Else texasobserver.org/from-bullying-…

A Texas man who attacked the U.S. Capitol with a metal tomahawk — and is now the face of a website selling merchandise portraying jailed rioters as “political prisoners” — was sentenced Friday to seven years behind bars. apnews.com/article/capito…

This is a great article. Read it to understand why the Governor is pushing so hard for vouchers. There is a rally tomorrow in Austin to push back. Noon. At the Texas Capitol. Mendi Tackett and I will be there. It’d be cool to see you there too. #txed #txlege texasobserver.org/from-bullying-…

1/2 Don't mess with Texas Public Schools! Taxpayer-funded vouchers will drain public dollars from our severely under-funded public schools. Truth is, Texas is more than $4,000 below the national average of per-student funding. #TxLege should be focusing on fully funding (cont.)

Democrats strengthened the NLRB, as opposed to Republicans who have consistently supported efforts to weaken unions by eliminating protections for the right to organize or collectively bargain for better wages, benefits & working conditions. #FWC bit.ly/3XgnVMO

How does climate change threaten your neighborhood? A new map has the details. grist.org/extreme-weathe… If you’ve been wondering what climate change means for your neighborhood, you’re in luck. The most detailed interactive map yet of the United States’ vulnerability to dangers

My mom…. A former Texas public school special education teacher. #bootvouchers

Vouchers don’t add up #Word #txlege #txed

Fox News reporter debunks lie spread today by range of GOP elected officials

Fact: Anyone can save a life with naloxone. Expanding its access to anyone who may witness an overdose can reduce #opioid deaths. pew.org/44EEXrk

Reminder Richard Weekley funds vouchers and other bad policies that hurt democracy David Weekley Homes

Since Middle East, Gaza, Israel, Hamas and Iran are all trending... ...it's a good time to remind everyone that putting extreme religious conservatives in power always leads to the opposites of what their religions teach.

BREAKING: The woman whose body was seen on video in the back of a pick-up truck driven by Palestinian terrorists to Gaza has been identified. 30-year-old Shani Louk was a German citizen visiting Israel to attend the music festival for peace held near the Gaza border fence.

“I’ve become a victim of this place.” Southeast Houston apartment residents have accused the Houston Housing Authority and its partners of subjecting them to unsafe living conditions and ignoring their concerns amid nearly 250 eviction threats. bit.ly/46wwDem

I just learned that chef, Michael Chiarello died last night from an acute allergic reaction that led to anaphylactic shock. He was a California pioneer in many things and his restaurants: Bottega and Coqueta continue to celebrate his legacy.

Sheila Johnson made history as America's first Black female billionaire after co-founding BET. She broke barriers and found success, but it came at a cost and masked deep pain and trauma. to.pbs.org/3RArqOl