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Clyde W Barrow

@clydewbarrow.bsky.social

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Professor of Political Science at UTRGV. Unapologetically left wing democratic socialist. Time for a general strike. State Theory, Critical University Studies, American Political Thought, Texas Politics. Speaking as a private citizen of the United States. .. more

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 21h

Happy Thanksgiving
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MINISTRY - Victims of a Clown (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

YouTube video by Nuclear Blast Records

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 2d

Texas is Turning its Public Schools into a Ministry of Fascist Ideology
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Turning Point USA talked expansion with Texas education chief

The meeting happened days before Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pledged $1 million to help establish chapters of the conservative student group on every Texas college and high school campus.

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 3d

Really? This when Ken Paxton's wife is divorcing him on "Biblical Grounds"🤣😂🤣
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Paxton sues housing department over religious discrimination

Paxton, who is running to unseat fellow Republican John Cornyn in the U.S. Senate, has vowed to strike down Texas laws that “undermine religious liberty.”

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 3d

University of Texas Administration Wants so Desperarately to Plase Trump
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UT-Austin still silent on Trump compact as deadline passes

Most other invited universities have rejected the administration’s offer tying priority federal funding to campus policy changes.

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 3d

Will Texas A&M Correct Is Mistake? Not Likely.
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Faculty panel says Texas A&M wrongly fired professor

Texas A&M did not have good cause to fire a professor after a video of a gender lesson created a political storm, and the school failed to follow due process, a faculty appeal committee found.

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 6d

Gov. Greg Abbott's Foot-in-Mouth Problem
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Abbott, lawmaker comments helped doom Texas’ new voting map

Judge Jeffrey Brown pointed to comments from the governor and GOP legislators as the basis for his ruling that the new map can’t be used in 2026.

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 6d

Yup. Greg Abbott is the Most Corrupt Governor in America.
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Texas Rep. Castro slams gerrymandering attempt: 'Abbott is the most corrupt governor in America'

Yesterday, a federal court blocked the Texas GOP's newly-drawn congressional map, saying it shows evidence of racial gerrymandering. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) joins Chris Jansing with his criticism o...

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 7d

No sympathy. Farmers voted for Trump and now the chickens are coming home to roost.

Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 13d

The Imposition of Texas Christo-Fascism
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Texas A&M OKs "race and gender ideology" restrictions

Faculty are also prohibited from teaching material inconsistent with approved syllabi. The changes come in response to a recent controversy over gender identity classroom discussions.

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 13d

The Texas Ministry of Propaganda
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Texas State Board of Education advisers signal push to the right in social studies overhaul - The Texas Tribune

Some advisers have criticized diversity efforts, questioned the historical contributions of people of color, and promoted debunked beliefs.

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 14d

Only half?

Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 16d

Pivoting T o the center has done nothing but lose elections for Democrats, but they are getting rich off losing.

Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 16d

Hegseth is a wet brain who belongs in rehab clinic.

Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 16d

Good riddance to right trash.

Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 16d

Nah...he's just brain damaged.

Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 16d

I would never vote for someone named Angus or Smiley.

Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 16d

Its long past time for a mass strike 1905 Russian-style.

Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 16d

Academic Repression is Now a Way of Life at Texas Universities
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Texas A&M panel: Firing violated professor’s academic freedom

University officials dispute the faculty council’s conclusion. Melissa McCoul lost her job after a video of a classroom debate went viral.

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 16d

Academic Repression in Texas
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Texas A&M to vote on banning “race and gender ideology”

The proposal appears to mark the first time a Texas university system offers definitions of what kind of instruction related to race and gender should not be permitted.

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 16d

Ken Paxton Hates It When Latinx Vote. Why?
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AG Ken Paxton sues Texas Latino voter registration group

The nonprofit Jolt, which was targeted by Paxton in 2024, said it is again asking the court to dismiss the "meritless" lawsuit.

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 16d

Darwin is Winning
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Whooping cough cases in Texas reach an 11-year high

The state has recorded more than 3,500 cases of whooping cough so far this year, 10 times the number in 2023.

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 18d

Ken Paxton: Glaring Hyppocrisy
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Ken Paxton — Whose Wife Sued For Divorce ‘On Biblical Grounds’ — Sues Texas School For Refusing To Display Ten Commandments

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, whose wife cited "biblical grounds" for divorcing him, is suing a local school district over the Ten Commandments.

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 18d

The Billionaires are Getting Nervous 😁
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Billionaire Peter Thiel warns if you ‘proletarianize the young people,’ don’t be surprised they end up communist

"Capitalism is not working for a lot of people in New York City. It’s not working for young people."

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 19d

Ken Paxton: Do As I Say Not As I Do
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Texas sues Galveston ISD over Ten Commandments law

A federal judge has barred 11 school districts from implementing the state law, calling it unconstitutional. Paxton has ordered all other districts to display the Ten Commandments.

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 20d

Sleepy Don 😂
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‘This Man Is Not Well’: Left Roasts Trump After Appearing to Fall Asleep During Oval Office Event

Many on the left are having a field day after President Donald Trump appeared to fall asleep during an Oval Office press conference with pharmaceutical executives on Thursday. Democratic influencer Ha...

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 20d

Well done D.C. 😁
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Bondi and Pirro Humiliated by D.C. Hoagie Hurler Jury

Donald Trump’s most high-profile prosecutors were humiliated by a jury Thursday as it cleared a man who hurled a hoagie at a federal agent of assault. The jury in Washington D.C. took almost 24 hours ...

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 21d

The sandwich guy has been acquitted.

When the jury did not return a quick verdict, it looked like he might be toast.

Turns out they needed to chew on it some more.

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