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Shannon Graham Shannon Graham

It was Always a Good IDEA: Protecting Special Education

Are you a parent searching for help for a child with developmental delays? Are you a teacher searching for information on what is coming down the pipe with the changing political scene on Project 2025 on your students with developmental delays? One of the most concerning are the changes within the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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Toni Adkins Toni Adkins

Who's Cashing In on War?

As American service members risk their lives in Iran, mounting evidence suggests someone with inside knowledge of this administration's war decisions is turning military secrets into millions. The pattern just grew again — on April 17, another $760 million bet landed minutes before Trump's "Strait of Iran" announcement. The question isn't just who — it's whether anyone in power will stop it.

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Shannon Graham Shannon Graham

Trump’s Big “Beautiful” Bill Passed. Now What?

The passage of H.R. 1, President Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill, by Congress is an assault on Americans by its government.  

Americans who pay the largest percentage of income taxes - the poor and middle class - will see their tax burden increase while the wealthiest Americans will receive tax cuts. On average, the poor and middle class will pay $1,600 per year, but the rich will save $12,000 per year. 

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Toni Adkins Toni Adkins

Democracy in Denton County: Ending Gerrymandering and Empowering Your Vote!

“Gerrymandering might seem like a stuffy old word that you've heard in your history classes, but make no mistake, it is still very relevant today - especially in Denton County Texas. The process of drawing political boundaries for voting districts in a way that benefits one party is a common occurrence that often…”

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