Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott believes that "civics and leadership education" are necessary to preserve Texas as "the greatest state in the greatest country." However, the governor's own policies are making it harder for some Texas students to receive the civic instruction that Abbott holds in such high regard.
Last week, Southern Methodist University (SMU) informed the Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) that it could no longer host the group's Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium in September. The conference would bring together high school and college-age Muslim students from across the state for a "day of leadership and civic engagement," and include panels with community leaders, interactive workshops, and a visit to Dallas City Hall.
