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New Hampshire’s GOP Is Taking a Dangerous Stand
The Granite State could be the first to ditch polio and measles requirements for child care.
Republicans in NH Risking The Lives of Children and Adults
#News #NH #Republicans #HealthCareMadness #Measels #Polio #EndangeringChildren
This week's comic: The things Mike Johnson has said are so over the top that I thought I might place him in the role of my flaming conservative character (hence the flames, in case anyone was wondering about that). It’s almost impossible to exaggerate this man’s theocratic worldview, so I tried to use actual quotes where I could.
#uspol #politics #cartoon #democracy #authoritarianism #republicans #theocracy #lgbtq
, This is a question 🤔 one can ask Republicans "What can you bring to this country"? Answer "Fascism ".
Cartoon addresses misogyny in Corps
#Republicans #Gop #corporations #misogyny
“Data shows for the first time that the peak demand for electricity this summer will exceed the amount we can generate from on-demand, dispatchable power, so we will be relying on #renewables to keep the lights on.”
But rather than fix the grid, #Republicans spent their time in the #Texas legislature trying to block renewable #energy:
https://www.texasobserver.org/88th-session-texas-legislature-lgbtq-energy-schools/
#environment #infrastructure #ClimateChange #TXlege #politics #news #USpol #OilAndGas
The Awful 88th Session of the Texas Lege
Losers during the 88th session of the legislature included taxpayers, teachers, trans youths, and anyone who uses electricity.Texas Observer Staff (The Texas Observer)
Ag Dept employees received an unwelcome surprise in a new dress code issued last week that seems aimed at oppressing #transgender and #nonbinary workers, reports Digital Editor Kit @oconnell based on a document leaked to us:
https://www.texasobserver.org/sid-miller-department-agriculture-dress-code-transgender/
#transphobia #LGBTQIA+ #news #politics #USpol #trans #HumanRights #GregAbbott #Republicans
![Screenshot of “Texas Department of Agriculture Dress Code and Grooming Policy,” with Commissioner Sid Miller’s name and seal at the top. In the opening section labelled objective: “All employee’s appearance should reflect the culture, dignity and professionalism of the Texas Department of Agriculture. All employees, regardless of assignment, are expected to present themselves in a professional manner that cultivates a favorable impression from coworkers, other government officials, agency customers and the general public. Employees are expected to comply with this dress code in a manner consistent with their biological gender. [The previous sentence has been highlighted in yellow.] Basic elements for appropriate attire across the board consist of clothing that is in neat and clean condition.” The rest of the screen shot explains that this dress code applies to everyone at TDA, that supervisors should exercise discretion and make sure everyone looks professional. People sent home to change won’t be compensated, and in general, business attire is expected.](https://keybored.me/photo/preview/640/1049766 "Screenshot of “Texas Department of Agriculture Dress Code and Grooming Policy,” with Commissioner Sid Miller’s name and seal at the top. In the opening section labelled objective: “All employee’s appearance should reflect the culture, dignity and professionalism of the Texas Department of Agriculture. All employees, regardless of assignment, are expected to present themselves in a professional manner that cultivates a favorable impression from coworkers, other government officials, agency customers and the general public. Employees are expected to comply with this dress code in a manner consistent with their biological gender. [The previous sentence has been highlighted in yellow.] Basic elements for appropriate attire across the board consist of clothing that is in neat and clean condition.” The rest of the screen shot explains that this dress code applies to everyone at TDA, that supervisors should exercise discretion and make sure everyone looks professional. People sent home to change won’t be compensated, and in general, business attire is expected.")
Ag Commissioner Sid Miller’s New Transphobic Dress Code
An April 13 memo from the Department of Agriculture welcomes “Western wear” but requires employees to dress according to “biological gender.”Kit O'Connell (The Texas Observer)