For decades, nearly all prisoners have been excluded from applying for Pell Grants, one of the biggest sources of federal need-based funding for U.S. college students. This policy, which was the result of the tough-on-crime era of the late 20th century, decimated prison education programs nationwide. Thanks to an order by the Biden White House, the funding will become available next July to people inside.
After falling just 2.6 points shy of unseating U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke said, “I’m as hopeful as I’ve ever been in my life,” and it was believable. We all knew then he would run again for something; it was just the beginning. But now, he says he doesn’t know what’s next, he implies he’s done running, and it’s believable, writes Staff Writer Gus Bova.
Texas’ Republican governor easily swatted away his strongest Democratic challenger yet. Now, Staff Writer Justin Millercontends, he’s liable to do whatever the hell he pleases.
Fewer market-sized oysters have been turning up in Parks and Wildlife scientists’ routine dredges in recent years. This decline has prompted officials to restrict commercial harvesting more and more. Along the way, a lack of trust has built up between the industry and the state. Staff Writer Delger Erdenesanaareports.
Country music star Maren Morris recently spoke out against fellow singer Brittany Aldean’s transphobic comments. Event after criticism from Fox News host Tucker Carlson, she did not back down. Contributor Craig D. Lindseylooks at the progressive women of country music who are still rocking the boat.
As we prepare for Governor Greg Abbott's next term, we look back at what Contributor Christopher Hooks had to say in 2016 about his first year in office.
