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I completed, The House on Mango Street. Conclusion: This is a beautifully written book that contains no material that warrants this post by @UTBoardofEd member Natalie Cline. There’s no way she or the ‘concerned parent’ read the book. It would be my guess Ms. Cline acted on #uted 
existing implicit biases rather than offer an educated and thoughtful critique of a book. I read the book looking for material that warranted the harsh declaration of 'disgusting.' I found none. Written as a series of vignettes, the book is a collection of lyrical prose in the
voice of its protagonist, a pre-teen Chicana (Mexican-American girl) named Esperanza.
Ms. Cline has repeatedly shown herself to be extremely biased against multiculturalism while expressing religious intolerance, bigotry toward the LGBTQ community, and harboring extreme right-
Ms. Cline has repeatedly shown herself to be extremely biased against multiculturalism while expressing religious intolerance, bigotry toward the LGBTQ community, and harboring extreme right-
This story from @metzsam on how the Chinese government has cultivated influence among Utah lawmakers is damning.
Pro-China advocates appealed to lawmakers' affiliations with the LDS Church, which has long dreamed of expanding in China #utpol #utleg
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Pro-China advocates appealed to lawmakers' affiliations with the LDS Church, which has long dreamed of expanding in China #utpol #utleg
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Lawmakers delayed action for a year to ban Chinese-funded Confucius Institutes at state universities. The programs have been described as propaganda instruments #utpol #utleg
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In 2020, Chinese leader Xi Jinping sent a letter to a class of Utah fourth graders, prompting praise from a GOP legislator on the floor of the Utah Senate.
One China expert said Utah lawmakers are "acting as mouthpieces" for the CCP #utpol #utleg
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One China expert said Utah lawmakers are "acting as mouthpieces" for the CCP #utpol #utleg
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What is at issue here is that @VoteTrevorLee isn't just a random Twitter personality. He's a state representative who's district is in a county (Davis) that's home to a school district that's been found by the Department of Justice to have committed serious and widespread #utpol
racial harassment of Black and Asian-American students. The investigation revealed persistent failures to respond to reports of race-based harassment of Black and Asian-American students by district staff and other students between 2015-2019, and
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continues to be plagued by reports of racism. Trevor's district includes Layton, which places that district 16th on this list for percentage of population who are Black and is adjacent to Hill Air Force Base. The installation of the air force base drew Black people to northern
Digging into this VERY confusing bill reveals how dangerous it is. We know that African American women are 3-5 times more likely to die of pregnancy or delivery complications than white women. #HB451 would make it illegal to gather that data. #utpol #utleg
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If my understanding of this bill is correct, we know that financial institutions have charged minorities higher interest rates on home loans despite having the same down payment and credit score than their White peers. This bill would make it illegal to capture that data.
If this bill is an attempt to defeat Affirmative Action, because they believe it gives advantages to undeserving minorities, the biggest benefactors of affirmative action are white women. vox.com/2016/5/25/1168…
The More You Know. When you watch this video, learn who the players are:
Allison Sorenson - Marketing Director of #UtahFitsAll and Executive Director of Education Opportunity for Every Child (pro-voucher/school choice nonprofit) is the daughter of Doug Holmes #utleg #utpol
Allison Sorenson - Marketing Director of #UtahFitsAll and Executive Director of Education Opportunity for Every Child (pro-voucher/school choice nonprofit) is the daughter of Doug Holmes #utleg #utpol
Doug Holmes was the Chairman for Parents for Choice in Education. As she states on the non-profit's website, "Allison grew up discussing school choice at the dinner table and the passion has never left her. "
Connecting some other dots. Libertas Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit that classifies itself as a “think tank” and educational organization on its website.
1/ The subpoenas are flying in the lawsuit claiming Utah's congressional maps are an illegal gerrymander.
A dozen people were served this week, including all four Utah Republicans in Congress and former Rep. Rob Bishop #utpol #utleg
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A dozen people were served this week, including all four Utah Republicans in Congress and former Rep. Rob Bishop #utpol #utleg
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2/ A source familiar with the case told me the subpoenas are seeking documents and other records relating to the drawing of the new maps during the redistricting process #utpol #utleg
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3/ A separate court filing requesting information from the #utleg asks for draft maps not approved by lawmakers, communications with current or former members of Congress and contacts with Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson #utpol
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Big action yesterday for the Utah Inland Port Authority. UIPA Board and Salt Lake City Council vote same day to approve Authorizing the SLC Mayor to execute the Interlocal Agreement between the City, the Redevelopment Agency, and the Utah Inland Port Authority. #utpol #utleg
BIG WIN if Mayor Mendenhall and Exec Director Ben Hart get the Health Impact Assessment, Traffic Assessment, and Community Impact Assessment completed by 12/31/23. Big nail in the coffins of their careers if they waffle too much along the way.
Kudos to SLC Council and lawyers. Each seems genuinely committed to their districts and the process. They are also gaslit repeating the port is getting built anyways. The port is getting built because the #utleg is subsidizing it to the tune of $40 million to date.
Good morning from Alta High School.
I'm here for the Salt Lake County GOP's quarterly central committee meeting.
Almost all of the seats in the #utleg in play are in Salt Lake County, so this meeting is very important with just over two months to go until election day #utpol
I'm here for the Salt Lake County GOP's quarterly central committee meeting.
Almost all of the seats in the #utleg in play are in Salt Lake County, so this meeting is very important with just over two months to go until election day #utpol
County party chairman @cnull tells me they feel good about picking up some seats in the #utleg this year, but he's also feeling pressure to deliver.
Null says redistricting was favorable for the GOP, which is a reason why he's feeling some optimism #utpol
Null says redistricting was favorable for the GOP, which is a reason why he's feeling some optimism #utpol
As the meeting gets underway, somebody in the back yells, "Let's hear it for Republicans!"
His exhortation gets a smattering of applause.
"That was weak," he said.
Chairman Null jokes about playing AC/DC music to pump everybody up.
"Not everybody likes that," he says #utpol
His exhortation gets a smattering of applause.
"That was weak," he said.
Chairman Null jokes about playing AC/DC music to pump everybody up.
"Not everybody likes that," he says #utpol
🚨 New paper published: History of #AirQuality In Utah
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Utah has a long fascinating air quality history that that you wouldn't believe. Understanding our history can inform where we are today & our future.
Follow along 🧵...
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Utah has a long fascinating air quality history that that you wouldn't believe. Understanding our history can inform where we are today & our future.
Follow along 🧵...
Why care about air pollution? Because it has enormous health & economic impacts
Air quality health research done in Utah: mdpi.com/2073-4433/11/1…
Air quality economic impacts in Utah: mdpi.com/2073-4433/11/1…
Air quality health research done in Utah: mdpi.com/2073-4433/11/1…
Air quality economic impacts in Utah: mdpi.com/2073-4433/11/1…
While air quality typically ranks among the top 3 issues in Utah, most people think not enough is being done to address it. But when did that start?
If you're still on the fence about whether to continue science-based restoration of Utah Lake or give away sovereign land for artificial islands, here is a short thread and a link to the deep dive.
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#UtahLake #utpol #utleg
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#UtahLake #utpol #utleg
Last November, I wrote a blog post describing 7 problems with the idea of transforming Utah Lake into an island city.
The limited liability company behind the project (LRS) sued me for $3 million.
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The limited liability company behind the project (LRS) sued me for $3 million.
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The lawsuit forced me to learn more than I ever wanted about LRS and their boondoggle.
This new blog post lays out some of these details. I hope you'll read the whole blog post, but this thread gives a summary of problems 8-14.
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This new blog post lays out some of these details. I hope you'll read the whole blog post, but this thread gives a summary of problems 8-14.
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1/ Rep. Joel Ferry is holding on to his seat in the Utah House while simultaneously working as acting director of the Utah Department of Natural Resources — an arrangement which appears to violate the Utah Constitution's separation of powers #utpol #utleg
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2/ Gov. Spencer Cox's office says the situation is okay because Ferry has been removed from assignments that deal with natural resources, and he is not taking legislative compensation #utpol #utleg
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3/ Ferry is working in an acting role while he awaits confirmation by the Utah Senate.
It's not clear when the GOP-controlled Senate plans to take up his nomination.
Ferry did not answer questions about whether he'll resign once confirmed #utpol #utleg
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It's not clear when the GOP-controlled Senate plans to take up his nomination.
Ferry did not answer questions about whether he'll resign once confirmed #utpol #utleg
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“We stand in solidarity with all AFAB individuals, and recognize that our country has never truly ensured the rights that they deserve,” organizers Pro Choice People of Utah said
Attendees are carrying signs emblazoned with messages like, Red, white and trash,” “Land of the free, my ass,” and Abortion is Liberty”
A few hundred are out today at SLC’s Washington Square Park in response to SCOTUS’ decision to overturn Roe v. Wade #utpol
Utah is one of a handful of states with a “trigger” ban that takes effect after an official certifies that all or part of the landmark decision has been overturned #utleg
“We won’t go back; we’ll fight back!” a speaker with @pslsaltlake said
Following the tragedy in Uvalde, Utah Sen. @derekkitchen announced plans to open a bill aiming to raise firearm-purchasing age to 21. Optics aside, the red state's political system will ensure it doesn't happen #utpol #utleg medium.com/@EnriqueLimon/…
Yes, the time for comprehensive gun reform is now, and it shouldn't take yet another violent event to bring the subject to the table. There are, however, other floor-level factors to consider before considering the headline-grabbing nature of Kitchen’s bill ideation.
Factors like, as @GiffordsCourage points out, include a pressing need for universal background checks, adequate waiting periods before purchasing a firearm (in Utah, it’s none) and the implementation of extreme risk protection orders: giffords.org/lawcenter/gun-…
Second reproductive rights rally at the Capitol this week. This one organized by local media platform @redhiveco #utpol #utleg
On Tuesday, the same spot played host to more than 1,000 reproductive rights supporters who came out following the #SupremeCourt leaked draft opinion on Roe v. Wade threadreaderapp.com/thread/1521641…
A few hundred are here today, some carrying signs emblazoned with slogans like “Mind your own uterus” and “Keep abortion legal in Utah.” The State is one of a handful with trigger laws set in place should the landmark decision be overturned
Protest at the Utah Capitol in response to the leaked draft opinion that suggest the Supreme Court plans to overturn Roe v. Wade #utpol #utleg
Hundreds of people are at the Capitol building, some carrying signs emblazoned with messages like “Mind your own uterus” and “I will not go silently back to the 1970s”
Back in October, the same site played host to a similar rally: independent.co.uk/news/abortion-…
I'm watching the live stream of @UTJasonPreston's event with Roger Stone.
The speaker when talking about guns just said, "We have something in our audience tonight the Democrats don't have. Bullets, guns and God."
So, that event is going swimmingly.
The speaker when talking about guns just said, "We have something in our audience tonight the Democrats don't have. Bullets, guns and God."
So, that event is going swimmingly.
@UTJasonPreston Another speaker just said, "We don't want to overthrow the government. We want to overthrow the people who are perverting the Constitution. We can all agree that Congress is full of people who pervert the Constitution."
Yikes.
Yikes.
Roger Stone, looking like a 4th tier Batman villain, says the election is no longer a fight between Republicans and Democrats.
"It's a fight between light and dark, a fight between good and evil, a fight between the godly and the godless," Stone says.
"It's a fight between light and dark, a fight between good and evil, a fight between the godly and the godless," Stone says.
Some Republican candidates for the #utleg have taken some extreme right-wing positions, including outright support for the QAnon conspiracy theory #utpol
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One such candidate is retired police officer Angie Martin, who is running against Daniel Thatcher in SD11.
On her telegram channel, she has directly quoted "Q," the purported high-level government official at the center of the QAnon conspiracy #utpol
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On her telegram channel, she has directly quoted "Q," the purported high-level government official at the center of the QAnon conspiracy #utpol
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Martin also has referred multiple times to "frazzledrip," the wild conspiracy theory that claims Hillary Clinton and her former aide murdered a child, cut off its face to wear as a mask and drank the blood as part of a Satanic sacrifice #utpol
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Trans rights rally underway at the state Capitol #TransDayOfVisibility
The gathering comes in response to HB11, the trans-excluding “Student Eligibility in Interscholastic Activities,” the veto override for which received a majority vote last week #utpol #utleg #TDOV
This is the second gathering of this nature in recent days. Last Thursday, around 600 Utahns descended upon the Capitol for sports equality. My dispatch: threadreaderapp.com/thread/1507150…
Good morning political junkies!
I'm at Farmington H.S. for the Davis County GOP convention.
The house is PACKED today, and this could be fun #utpol #utgop
I'm at Farmington H.S. for the Davis County GOP convention.
The house is PACKED today, and this could be fun #utpol #utgop
Why is the veto override happening today?
County conventions begin tomorrow, and several incumbents are getting clobbered on the issue of transgender athletes.
A vote today in support of HB11 takes a potent weapon away from their opponents #utpol #utleg
County conventions begin tomorrow, and several incumbents are getting clobbered on the issue of transgender athletes.
A vote today in support of HB11 takes a potent weapon away from their opponents #utpol #utleg
The gathering comes on the heels of @GovCox’s veto of HB11, which unsuccessfully targeted trans school athletes
“I am not an expert on transgenderism (sic),” Cox said this week. His well-meaning yet clunky language continued when he added that “the science is conflicting” regarding being trans.
Organizers @conserveUV say the lake is “on a path to recovery.” they organized the rally in support of the “responsible restoration of this critical resource in Utah's ecology.”
Craig Christensen, ED of Conserve Utah Valley, gives the crowd a welcome and elaborates on the Don’t Pave Utah Lake monicker:
The event put on by March For Life Utah, Pro-Life Utah and Abortion Free Utah aims to “peacefully and powerfully bring awareness to the millions of lives that have been lost since the passage of Roe v. Wade exactly 49 years ago.”
Part of keynote speaker @nickvujicic’s message to the crowd, several hounded strong:
