‘Gender Queer’ Book Recommended by Teacher’s Union; GOP Pushes Back on Land Leases for Conservation
The largest teachers union in the U.S. recommends that teachers put a controversial book on their summer reading lists. “Gender Queer” was listed on the NEA’s “Great Summer Reads for Educators!” in the “banned books” section.
The Bureau of Land Management wants to start selling federal land leases for conservation, but Republicans say this violates the Federal Land Policy and Management Act.
Embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won‘t be taking the stand at his own State Senate impeachment trial. Paxton was impeached by the Texas House of Representatives for alleged bribery and abuse of public trust.
