Morning Wire Friday | August 13, 2021
Aug 13, 2021
Tensions flare in Texas as schools defy the governor’s ban on mask mandates, sparking a legal showdown. Meanwhile, Oregon faces backlash over changes to graduation standards in response to alleged racism. The podcast also dives into the challenges facing Time's Up, a Hollywood group caught in a MeToo controversy, raising questions about accountability and activism hypocrisy. Expect a thought-provoking discussion on education policies and parental concerns in an age of social change.
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Texas Mask Mandate Fight
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott banned mask mandates in schools, but local officials are defying the ban.
- Some Texas judges ruled against Abbott's ban, allowing schools to mandate masks.
Oregon Removes Proficiency Standards
- Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed a bill eliminating proficiency tests for high schoolers.
- She argues that these tests are systemically racist, despite rising graduation rates.
Time's Up and Cuomo
- Time's Up leaders advised Governor Cuomo on discrediting an accuser, contradicting their mission.
- A-list Hollywood figures who support Time's Up remain silent on the issue.