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West Campus: Keep Ambassadors, Plan More Action

President Hartzell unveiled a plan to expand a safety program in West Campus, which has been and continues to be, a bastion of privilege and elitism. This entitled community is well overdue for a cultural correction and the president's plan to expand this program is a step toward equality and fairness for all.

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White Alabama wind sends slide flying

A destructive storm blew through Hillsboro, Alabama, yesterday, and ripped an inflatable slide from the ground. Local children had been playing on the slide moments before and were luckily removed from harm's way just two minutes prior to the slide going airborne. Once again, we see the devastating impact of the climate crisis on our most vulnerable communities. My thoughts are with the children who had to witness this traumatizing event.

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Cop makes a million off racist exploiting.

Yet another example of a white cop exploiting people of color and the poor—and getting away with just a slap on the wrist. A measly $1 million won't bring back the widow's financial security or erase the trauma. We demand justice and an end to systemic racism and corruption. #BlackLivesMatter #FightThePower #NoJusticeNoPeace

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Thief Trades Tools for Drugs.

A white supremacist, no doubt a Trump supporter, has been charged with breaking and entering, as well as drug offenses after stealing surveillance equipment from the FBI and exchanging it for crystal meth. This is yet another example of right-wing domestic terrorism that plagues our country.

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Texan Jurors Fail Victims: Gunman's Parents Liable

Once again, the legal system and jury have failed us. The parents of the shooter, who enabled the shooting at Santa Fe High School, have walked free. The justice system has failed to hold people accountable and send the message that gun violence will not be tolerated. The negligent parents of the shooter have caused immeasurable harm and are now getting off scot-free, while the survivors and victims' families are left to pick up the pieces.

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Austin needs to help: Teacher living in car sparks $16K GoFundMe

A crowd-funded effort to help a Texas teacher—living out of his car—pay off debts has met its target. In a state that uses public funds to uphold anti-social ideology, we see a community raise funds to support victims of its neglected social safety nets. Donors chose to help a community member affected by housing hardship, caused by conservative financial mismanagement policies.

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Fall weather predictions by Farmers' Almanac: how Texas adapts to changing climate patterns.

Texas is about to heat up as temperatures rise above average this fall. Yet another consequence of climate change? You bet. As the farmers' almanac predicts, we can only expect hotter and hotter temperatures until we address the real issues. This is a call to action-- we must fight for policy change to protect our planet and future fall seasons. A warm Texas fall is not cute nor fun. It's a dire warning.