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How Boston mobster Whitey Bulger helped with the escape from Alcatraz

The 1962 escape from Alcatraz by three prisoners immediately became the stuff of legend – and quickly film – that has never been fully explained. A new book about brothers John and Clarence Anglin, who planned the caper to freedom with a third felon, claims the trio survived and made…

The Independent UK

How Obama Gave Trump the 'Military-Age Males' Talking Point

The same tactics used to justify drone strikes are now being used to demonize immigrant men.

Reason

Extremists have turned Texas into a hotbed for hate, report finds

The report blames an “alarming rise in extremist ideology and activity” on white supremacist and anti-LGBTQ+ groups that are active or headquartered in Texas.

The Texas Tribune

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Midterms likely to confirm MAGA's power

Like the Tea Party, Freedom Caucus House members have been loud and divisive. Why haven’t they paid the same price?

Salon

NRA board reelects LaPierre 54-1 despite scandal

The National Rifle Association’s board of directors reelected its longtime leader Wayne LaPierre in Houston on Monday, despite the group’s deteriorating finances, claims he misused its funds and a challenge from a prominent Texas Republican.

Tribune News Service

Guardian of the Guard

Jason Featherston, who has devoted more than half his life to the National Guard, is now the leading critic of Governor Greg Abbott’s border surge.

Texas Observer

Greg Abbott wins Texas governor Republican primary

Incumbent Greg Abbott defeated seven other candidates in the Republican primary for governor of Texas on March 1, 2022, and will advance to the Nov. 8 general election. As of 10:30 p.m. EST, 68% of precincts had reported. Abbott led with 68% percent of the vote, followed by Allen West…

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Greg Abbott, Beto O’Rourke easily win primaries, setting up race for Texas governor in fall

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke jumped to big early leads and won their respective parties’ nominations for Texas governor without a runoff Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

Greg Abbott, Beto O’Rourke jump to big early leads, expected to face off for Texas governor in fall

AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke jumped to big early leads and were expected to win their respective parties’ nominations for Texas governor without a runoff Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

Texas gubernatorial candidate Allen West won’t be charged over mask tussle at DFW Airport

DALLAS — Texas Republican gubernatorial candidate Allen West will not be prosecuted over his involvement in an altercation over face masks at DFW International Airport last year, a Grapevine Municipal Court administrator said Monday.

Tribune News Service

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