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Sure, Just Teach Creationism & Cancel Critical Thinking | Letters

Oh boy, gather 'round, folks! The Austin American-Statesman's Letters to the Editor on Aug. 25, 2024, is out, and you know what that means—more hot takes from Karen's book club! Buckle up for some progressive pearl-clutching and enough virtue signaling to light up the night sky. It's like reading the diary of a woke toaster, but with more exclamation points and less self-awareness.

Published August 25, 2024 at 6:01am by

Texas: Progressive Like a Sloth on Ambien

Oh, where do I even begin? Texas, the state that thinks "big" is a personality trait, has been dragging its feet on inclusive religious education. Qasim Choudhary, an Ahmadi Muslim parent, is out here begging the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to join the 21st century and teach kids about more than just Christianity. I mean, the UK's been doing it since 1944, but sure, Texas, take your sweet time.

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And then there's the energy debate. Kalpana Sutaria from Citizens' Climate Lobby had to remind Texas that being a leader in energy production doesn't mean ignoring the environment. The Inflation Reduction Act is raining down clean energy investments, and Texas is one of the top beneficiaries. But nah, let's just keep pumping out methane like it's a farting contest.

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Meanwhile, Doug Emhoff, our favorite Jewish stepdad and Second Gentleman, is out here fighting hate and antisemitism like a champ. Richard Cherwitz gave him an "A" for his speech at the DNC, and I agree. It's like Doug's the cool, progressive teacher we all wish we had in Texas schools.

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Speaking of schools, Rebecca English is begging our lawmakers to fund public schools properly. Texas is sitting on a surplus like a dragon hoarding gold, while teachers are crowdfunding supplies. But sure, let's keep prioritizing politics over kids. That's working out great.

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Got something to say? Spill the tea in 150 words or less using the online form or email letters@statesman.com. Don't be shy; we need all the progressive voices we can get in this hot mess of a state.