The topic was a budget request from a state agency. The exchange grew emotional when a lawmaker pressed for answers about a strategic plan that praises diversity.

Greg Abbott’s executive order eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives from state agencies. For more than 15 minutes, chairwoman Stepney faced a line of questioning from Rep.

He pointed to an Abbott executive order last year telling state agencies to stop considering DEI initiatives in hiring, fueling tensions over how state hiring and funding decisions should be made.

The resulting spectacle betrayed just how shallow much of the GOP’s crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion is. In Texas today, “diversity” is a curse word, no matter what the context or ...

Miracle Boyd’s front teeth were knocked out during a clash at the Christopher Columbus statue in Grant Park after the 2020 ...