Yesterday Rep. Senfronia Thompson took to the House floor to speak out against some fliers that had been handed out by the Texas Civil Justice League: "They have no right to do women this way. We have not earned this disrespect in this house. We fight here, we get elected just like you do. … And men, if you don't stand up for us today, don't you walk in this chamber tomorrow."
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Lege Roundup: Sexism, TSA & Sanctuary Cities [Politics]
ABIA to Get Full-body Scanners
Get ready for your close up! It looks like Austin-Bergstrom is set to be the 10th Texas airport to install those infamous full-body scanners (accompanied by pat-downs)!
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