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legal6 days ago•4 min saved

5th Circuit Hears Challenge to Texas Law Banning Overnight Campus Speech

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit heard arguments on Tuesday regarding Senate Bill 2972, a Texas law requiring public colleges to restrict expressive activity from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. and during final exam periods. State lawyers argued the law merely directs campuses to create their own policies, while student advocates contended the statute itself imposes unconstitutional restrictions. A federal judge had previously blocked enforcement of the law, which took effect in September 2025 after nationwide pro-Palestinian protests.

via The Texas Tribune|

#first-amendment #free-speech #legal

$Texas GOP fractures as candidate’s racist post targets UT football fans$

politics23 days ago•10 min saved

Texas GOP fractures as candidate’s racist post targets UT football fans

Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, faced bipartisan condemnation after posting racist comments targeting South Asian University of Texas students celebrating a football victory. While some party leaders distanced themselves, others avoided direct criticism, highlighting internal GOP tensions ahead of competitive midterms.

via Los Angeles Times|

#bo-french #midterm-elections #politics

politics24 days ago•1 min saved

Bo French’s Anti-Asian Posts Fracture Texas GOP Ahead of Midterms

Bo French, a Republican candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, drew bipartisan condemnation after posting racist attacks on South Asian students at the University of Texas following a football victory. The incident exposed deep divisions within the Texas Republican Party, with some leaders demanding his resignation while others defended his anti-immigrant stance. Democrats view the controversy as a rare opportunity to win statewide offices in Texas, where they have not prevailed in over 30 years. French, who previously faced backlash for anti-Muslim and anti-Jewish comments, has doubled down on his rhetoric, claiming that only 'less conservative' critics oppose him. The dispute threatens to undermine Republican unity and potentially impact other down-ballot races, including the U.S. Senate contest against Ken Paxton.

via The Washington Post|

#bo-french #karl-rove #midterm-elections

politics27 days ago•215 min saved

Bo French’s ‘Foreigner’ Post Fractures Texas GOP Ahead of Midterms

Texas Republican nominee Bo French faced intense bipartisan backlash after posting a photo of University of Texas football fans, labeling them 'foreigners' who displaced Americans. The incident triggered rare criticism from top GOP leaders, including Karl Rove, who said he would vote for the Democrat. While French doubled down, calling critics 'less conservative,' the controversy threatens to undermine Republican chances in a state where they have dominated for decades.

via NBC News|

#2026-midterms #bo-french #politics

politics27 days ago•2 min saved

Karl Rove breaks 32-year streak to back Democrat after French’s racist post

Karl Rove announced he will vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal over Republican Bo French for the Texas Railroad Commission, breaking a 32-year streak of exclusively supporting Republicans. Rove’s decision followed French’s racist social media post targeting South Asian students celebrating a University of Texas football victory. While French defended his comments as a critique of 'foreigners,' several prominent Texas Republicans, including Senator John Cornyn and Governor Greg Abbott, condemned the remarks as bigoted and unrepresentative of the party.

via The Guardian|

#2026-midterms #bo-french #karl-rove

politics28 days ago

Karl Rove breaks 30-year GOP voting streak to oppose Texas candidate Bo French

Karl Rove announced he will vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal against Republican Bo French, breaking a 30-year streak of supporting only GOP candidates. French faced intense backlash after posting racist comments about non-White students at a University of Texas football game, claiming they were 'foreigners' displacing Americans. While French dismissed critics as 'less conservative,' major GOP figures including Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. John Cornyn condemned the remarks, fearing they will harm the party's standing with voters of color in a tight election cycle.

via The Washington Post|

#2026-elections #bo-french #karl-rove

politics28 days ago•22 min saved

UT Students Condemn Bo French’s Racist Football Post as GOP Fears Electoral Backlash

Bo French, a Republican candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, faced intense backlash after posting racist comments on X regarding a photo of South Asian students celebrating a UT Austin football victory. While students and university officials condemned the remarks as 'disgusting' and out of context, GOP strategists warned the rhetoric could jeopardize the party’s recent gains with voters of color in a critical election year.

via The Texas Tribune|

#2026-elections #bo-french #politics

politics28 days ago

Karl Rove breaks with GOP to back Democrat in Texas Railroad Commission race after French's viral post

Texas GOP nominee Bo French faces severe intra-party backlash after posting xenophobic remarks about Asian American students at the University of Texas. While French doubled down on his comments, calling critics 'less conservative,' prominent Republican Karl Rove announced he will vote for the Democratic opponent, Jon Rosenthal. The controversy has drawn condemnation from Sen. John Cornyn and Gov. Greg Abbott, threatening French's campaign for the Texas Railroad Commission.

via Politico|

#2026-midterms #bo-french #karl-rove

politics29 days ago•18 min saved

Texas Railroad Candidate Bo French Defends Racist UT Post, Ignites GOP Rift

Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, refused to retract a social media post depicting University of Texas students as evidence of foreign displacement. The remarks triggered immediate condemnation from high-ranking Texas Republicans, including Governor Greg Abbott and Senator John Cornyn, who labeled the comments racist. French defended his stance on a conservative radio show, blaming critics for opposing his immigration views. The controversy has energized his Democratic opponent, Jon Rosenthal, who reported a surge in donations, while industry groups withdrew support from French ahead of the November election.

via The Texas Tribune|

#bo-french #immigration #politics

politics29 days ago•1 min saved

Texas GOP nominee Bo French faces party-wide condemnation after racist post on UT football crowd

Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, is facing intense backlash from fellow party members after posting a photo of University of Texas football fans with captions implying Americans are being displaced by foreigners. While French refuses to retract his comments, major Texas Republican leaders, including Sen. John Cornyn and Gov. Greg Abbott, have condemned the posts as racist and xenophobic. The controversy has split the party, with some members defending French’s stance on immigration while others demand he delete the posts. This incident occurs just weeks before the November 3 general election, where French faces Democratic candidate Jon Rosenthal.

via FOX 7 Austin|

#2026-elections #immigration #politics

$Texas GOP fractures as Sen. Cornyn condemns railroad candidate’s anti-Asian post$

politics29 days ago•219 min saved

Texas GOP fractures as Sen. Cornyn condemns railroad candidate’s anti-Asian post

Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, faced intense backlash from fellow party members after posting a photo of South Asian students at a University of Texas football game, labeling them a 'problem.' Sen. John Cornyn and Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows condemned the remarks as racist, while Gov. Greg Abbott distanced himself from the post. French refused to delete the content, instead attacking Cornyn as a 'RINO' and defending his stance on immigration. The incident highlights deep divisions within the Texas GOP ahead of the November election, with French’s campaign receiving support from some conservatives but rejection from others who view the rhetoric as damaging to the party’s brand.

via nbcnews.com|

#2026-elections #bo-french #john-cornyn

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Cornyn Condemns French’s UT Post as 'Racism,' Sparking Intra-Party Texas Fight

Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) publicly condemned Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, for a social media post labeling University of Texas students of color as 'foreigners.' French’s comments, which followed a Longhorns football victory, drew sharp criticism from multiple GOP leaders, including House Speaker Dustin Burrows, who called the post racist and demanded its deletion. French defended his remarks, attacking Cornyn as a 'RINO.' The dispute highlights deep divisions within the Texas Republican party ahead of the November election, particularly as Cornyn has recently broken with party leadership over the Ken Paxton Senate campaign.

via Mediaite|

#bo-french #gop #john-cornyn

$Texas GOP fractures as Sen. Cornyn denounces Railroad Commissioner nominee Bo French for racist posts$

politics1 month ago•18 min saved

Texas GOP fractures as Sen. Cornyn denounces Railroad Commissioner nominee Bo French for racist posts

Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, faced sharp criticism from within his own party after posting images of South Asian students at a University of Texas football game, labeling them 'foreigners' who are displacing Americans. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and several state GOP leaders condemned the remarks as racist, though French refused to delete the posts and instead attacked his critics. The controversy highlights deep divisions within the Texas Republican Party ahead of the November election, with some leaders supporting French while others call him unfit for office.

via The Texas Tribune|

#2026-elections #bo-french #john-cornyn

entertainment1 month ago•20 min saved

McConaughey Sees Legacy as Bonfires, Not Fame

In a wide-ranging Variety interview ahead of receiving the Legend & Groundbreaker Award at Filmland Arkansas, Matthew McConaughey discusses his view of legacy as stories carried by his children, his indie film Rivals of Amziah King, his teaching at the University of Texas, and his charitable work with the Just Keep Livin Foundation. He reflects on career evolution, supporting younger artists, and a philosophy of letting life breathe—building “bonfires” of artistry rather than mere campfires.

via Variety|

#entertainment #filmland-arkansas #just-keep-livin-foundation

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Trump Pushes Colleges to Sign Agreements for Funding Benefits and Political Alignment

The Trump administration has selected the University of Texas at Austin for potential federal funding benefits if it agrees to conditions such as limiting international students, recognizing only two genders, freezing tuition, and protecting conservative speech, amid ongoing debates over higher education policies and academic freedom.

via Austin American-Statesman|

#academic-freedom #federal-funding #higher-education-reform