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Dallas seeks exemption from Texas order to remove rainbow crosswalks
Nearly a month after Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered cities to remove rainbow crosswalks and other “non-standard” symbols from public roads, the City of Dallas is formally pushing back. City officials have submitted a request for an exemption to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), arguing that the crosswalks not only meet safety standards but also represent inclusion, free expression, and community identity. Abbott issued the directive on October 8, asserting that
Dallas seeks exemption from Texas order to remove rainbow crosswalks
Nearly a month after Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered cities to remove rainbow crosswalks and other “non-standard” symbols from public roads, the City of Dallas is formally pushing back. City officials have submitted a request for an exemption to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), arguing that the crosswalks not only meet safety standards but also represent inclusion, free expression, and community identity. Abbott issued the directive on October 8, asserting that
Teen Targeted and Assaulted at Carpentersville McDonald's Over Personal Identity
Two individuals have been indicted on hate crime charges following a brutal attack on a teenage girl that took place at a McDonald's in Carpentersville, Illinois, on May 13. Authorities allege the attack was fueled by the victim’s sexual orientation, with both suspects reportedly making derogatory remarks before physically assaulting her. According to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, 19-year-old John Kammrad now faces multiple felony counts, incl
Teen Targeted and Assaulted at Carpentersville McDonald's Over Personal Identity
Two individuals have been indicted on hate crime charges following a brutal attack on a teenage girl that took place at a McDonald's in Carpentersville, Illinois, on May 13. Authorities allege the attack was fueled by the victim’s sexual orientation, with both suspects reportedly making derogatory remarks before physically assaulting her. According to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, 19-year-old John Kammrad now faces multiple felony counts, incl









