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'Time for big change': Leading Republicans turn on GOP's Texas House speaker
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Time for big change': Leading Republicans turn on GOP's Texas House speaker

Raw Story  

"“It’s time for big change”: Texas Republicans seeking to oust Speaker Dade Phelan present united front" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Challengers to Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan presented a united front on Friday, arguing the …

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Texas school board GOP hardliner rejects her party's extremism after actually reading the curriculum
7 months, 1 week ago

Texas school board GOP hardliner rejects her party's extremism after actually reading the curriculum

Salon  

This article is co-published with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. “Because I’ll tell you the left is controlling the school boards in America.” Those messages reached Granbury, where former Republican state Rep. Mike Lang and political consultant Nate Criswell asked Gore to run for the school board. “When you put in the minds of parents that …

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2023 NBA Draft: Analysis, fits for every pick from John Hollinger and Sam Vecenie
1 year, 6 months ago

2023 NBA Draft: Analysis, fits for every pick from John Hollinger and Sam Vecenie

New York Times  

I’m probably going to end up higher on Prosper than most evaluators just because I completely buy the tools and defense. Hollinger’s analysis: This pick was traded to Denver; there had been rumors that the Nuggets had interest in Pickett, a big guard with IQ and “old man” backdown game whose NBA translation concerned some scouts. Minnesota Timberwolves Leonard Miller …

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NBA Mock Draft: Team picks, from Wembanyama to Slawson; biggest needs, trade expectations
1 year, 6 months ago

NBA Mock Draft: Team picks, from Wembanyama to Slawson; biggest needs, trade expectations

New York Times  

The 2023 NBA Draft is upon us, and it’s what teams have been tanking for! San Antonio Spurs — Victor Wembanyama | 7-4 big | France | 19 years old Biggest need: Franchise player We don’t need to get cute. Portland Trail Blazers — Scoot Henderson | 6-2 lead guard | G League Ignite | 19 years old Biggest need: …

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San Diego State dominates Furman 75-52 to reach Sweet 16
1 year, 9 months ago

San Diego State dominates Furman 75-52 to reach Sweet 16

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! ORLANDO, Fla. — San Diego State had little trouble ending the run of March Madness darling Furman, getting 16 points from Micah Parrish to pace a balanced scoring attack and pulling away for a 75-52 win on Saturday in the second round of the NCAA …

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No. 13 seed Furman hands UVA its latest early March exit
1 year, 9 months ago

No. 13 seed Furman hands UVA its latest early March exit

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Kihei Clark sat in the locker room watching video on his phone, trying to figure out how Virginia could have avoided another early exit from the NCAA Tournament. “All year we’ve been saying that this team just knows how to win.. It’s an unbelievable moment,” Furman coach Bob Richey said. That’s tough.” Furman earned its first tournament …

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NCAA Tournament Day 1 takeaways: No. 15 Princeton upsets No. 2 Arizona
1 year, 9 months ago

NCAA Tournament Day 1 takeaways: No. 15 Princeton upsets No. 2 Arizona

New York Times  

Let the madness begin. Throw in a ream of missed perimeter shots by Utah State — one of the best perimeter shooting teams in the country went 4-of-24 from 3, with plenty of good looks in that mix — and Kobe Brown’s confident one-on-one scoring in the second half, and the Tigers had enough to advance. — Eamonn Brennan San …

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Introducing March Madness’ Cinderellas: The mid-major stars you need to know
1 year, 9 months ago

Introducing March Madness’ Cinderellas: The mid-major stars you need to know

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the NCAA Tournament National Championship game. Whereas the two-time Summit League Player of the Year was actually leading the country in scoring back in 2021, he’s merely sixth this year as he’s surrounded by an even better core group of players. He won the league’s defensive player of the year award last season, and …

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NCAA Tournament South Region analysis: Alabama, Arizona and more
1 year, 9 months ago

NCAA Tournament South Region analysis: Alabama, Arizona and more

New York Times  

The South Region features overall No. What you need to know: Arizona has one of the most prolific and frenetic offenses in the country, ranking top-10 in KenPom’s adjusted offensive efficiency and effective field-goal percentage, third in points per game and second in assists per game. Spotlight on: Since coming to Maryland from Charlotte, 6-1 senior guard Jahmir Young was …

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Why are single women feeling the worst effects of the housing crisis?
2 years, 3 months ago

Why are single women feeling the worst effects of the housing crisis?

The Independent  

When Claire*, 33, separated from her abusive partner she was living in Ireland and was determined to move her family back home to her native England. We know that access to housing is an issue that affects both women and men but there are issues for women – the gender pay gap, greater care responsibilities, women are more at risk …

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Biden Supporters In Pennsylvania Look Ahead To A 'Traditional Presidency'
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden Supporters In Pennsylvania Look Ahead To A 'Traditional Presidency'

NPR  

Biden Supporters In Pennsylvania Look Ahead To A 'Traditional Presidency' Enlarge this image toggle caption Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images Even as President Trump continues to undermine the election results that made Joe Biden the president-elect, states have begun certifying their votes. "It's probably going to feel more like a traditional presidency where we have …

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