Barbara Jordan’s historic Texas Senate swearing in remembered
January 1967 in Austin marked Barbara Jordan becoming the first African American woman in Texas Senate and the only woman in the legislature that year. The Barbara Jordan Freedom Foundation, started fifteen years later, aims to advance justice and unity, supporting master teachers and campaigns to overcome injustice.
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Quote about NPR hijacked GOP sparks controversy
The remarks by NPR executive Ron Schiller criticizing the Tea Party and accusing the group of racism and xenophobia sparked resignation pressure. The quote surfaced as readers noted the timing near March history events and politics from 2011.
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Freshmen rebels push Boehner to bend on budget standoff
Washington Post front page highlights a new freshman bloc in the House ready to flip the dynamic by demanding cooperation or walking away. Cantor warns against a shutdown as Obama outlines cuts, while Bernanke urges investment in early education and Donna Brazile notes the shift in U.S. fiscal politics.
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