The Hound 8/20

Hi there,

It’s Wednesday. Today we’re talking about the expected passage of gerrymandered maps in Texas, one lawmaker’s unlawful detainment after refusing a police escort, and more.

We’re also calling out Newsmax for cheering on the arrest of Democratic lawmakers who opposed gerrymandering. This is dangerous rhetoric that undermines democracy.

🖊️ Add your name: Tell the media to stop normalizing calls to jail political opponents.

Read about this, and more, with today’s stories:

First domino in national redistricting fight likely to fall with Texas GOP poised for vote on maps (AP)

Texas Democrat Forced to Sleep in Capitol After Refusing 24-Hour Police Escort (Mother Jones)

Trump expands 'woke' criticism from Smithsonian to other museums (NPR)

Big Money Is Still Warping US Politics (Jacobin)

Trump news at a glance: Gabbard strips security clearance from dozens of intelligence officials (The Guardian)

Teen Immigrant’s Release Propels Lawsuit to End ICE’s Courthouse Arrests (The Intercept)

Until next time,

Harry from The Hound

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