Tresi
@tresiweeks.bsky.social
Lawyer for families with children with disabilities in Texas. Mother, hiker, gardener, reader of literary fiction.
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Texas has had seven major gun massacres in the past decade. But now—despite the slaughter of school kids, teachers, and churchgoers—Republican leaders have prohibited a law that keeps guns away from unhinged people. @markfollman.bsky.social reports: www.motherjones.com/politics/202... [📸: Pete Luna]
Texas forbids law that keeps guns away from unhinged people
Despite recent massacres in the state, GOP leaders ban a proven tool to help stop them.
www.motherjones.com
July 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Texas has had seven major gun massacres in the past decade. But now—despite the slaughter of school kids, teachers, and churchgoers—Republican leaders have prohibited a law that keeps guns away from unhinged people. @markfollman.bsky.social reports: www.motherjones.com/politics/202... [📸: Pete Luna]
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, among other AGs, has filed suit to have the entire 504 statute declared unconstitutional. The 504 statute requires schools to accommodate children with disabilities. dredf.org/protect-504/
Texas v. Becerra: What it is and How You Can Help Stop the Attack on Section 504 - DREDF
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
dredf.org
February 12, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, among other AGs, has filed suit to have the entire 504 statute declared unconstitutional. The 504 statute requires schools to accommodate children with disabilities. dredf.org/protect-504/
School vouchers in Texas would have a detrimental effect on children with disabilities.
I sat through 6 hours of testimony yesterday on Texas vouchers and testified myself. Notes below, but this article is important. 🧵. #texas #vouchers #education
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Texas senators fast-track school voucher bill for full vote
The Senate could vote on the proposal as soon as next week. Democrats on Tuesday criticized the bill saying it fails to prioritize the state’s neediest children.
www.texastribune.org
January 30, 2025 at 4:22 AM
School vouchers in Texas would have a detrimental effect on children with disabilities.
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It doesn't matter if the school district intended to violate her rights under the ADA and Section 504, that's missing the point. What matters is making sure children like Ava actually receive an education www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/01/27/s...
Supreme Court To Weigh How ADA, 504 Claims Against Schools Should Be Handled
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to take up a case centering on what standard students must meet in order to bring claims of disability discrimination at school.
www.disabilityscoop.com
January 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
It doesn't matter if the school district intended to violate her rights under the ADA and Section 504, that's missing the point. What matters is making sure children like Ava actually receive an education www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/01/27/s...
Trump’s anti-DEI orders target affinity groups, such as federal employee groups for parents with children born with severe disabilities. www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-a...
Trump's anti-DEI executive orders target employee resource groups, federal workers say
"In the snap of fingers, our work is being completely undone. … It’s one step forward, two steps back,” one employee said of changes across the resource groups.
www.nbcnews.com
January 28, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Trump’s anti-DEI orders target affinity groups, such as federal employee groups for parents with children born with severe disabilities. www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-a...
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Who are we? We are still Mothers Against Greg Abbott, and we still hate Greg Abbott. We are still feisty Moms who give a shit about making things better for Texas families. We adapted our name so we could have a broader reach and scope. rhttps://youtu.be/mQ8Ki3XN7YM?si=unFh8Te3ElaG43D0
Make Abbott Go Away!
YouTube video by MothersforDemocracy-MothersAgainstGregAbbott
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January 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Who are we? We are still Mothers Against Greg Abbott, and we still hate Greg Abbott. We are still feisty Moms who give a shit about making things better for Texas families. We adapted our name so we could have a broader reach and scope. rhttps://youtu.be/mQ8Ki3XN7YM?si=unFh8Te3ElaG43D0
