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Thursday, June 6, 2024

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  https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/06/06/ai-election-2024-us-misinformation-regulation/

Dear Chat GPT: What obstacles does PTSD create?

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I asked this question in class after we reviewed the concept of positive liberty - which refers to ways to overcome the internal obstacles t...

Seinfeld - Hand Washing Fail

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This explains why rules - like this one - are created.

Complaints against the British Crown

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lack of representation occupying armies loss of an independent court taxes taxation without representation tax on tea British impressment of...

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  https://www.notus.org/congress/troy-nehls-combat-infantry-badge-pin-revoked

It's the Law!

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  You can see it for yourself in the Texas Statutory Code, specifically Health and Safety Code . (can you see it?) Here's the relevant l...
Wednesday, June 5, 2024

I asked Chat GPT: Which states have an explicit right to vote in their constitutions?

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Several states have explicit provisions guaranteeing the right to vote in their constitutions. Here are some examples: California: Article I...

You're young and you got your health, what you want with a job?

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_______ are strong believers in the concept of negative liberty

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- Negative Liberty:  the absence of coercion or interference with agents' possible private actions, by an exterior social body. _______...

From the New York Times: F.D.A. Panel Rejects MDMA-Aided Therapy for PTSD

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An example of executive rule making. In this case a federal agency has denied a request to use a drug to treat a medical condition.  Useful ...

From the Associated Press: The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that voting is not a fundamental right. What’s next for voters?

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The right to vote is not mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. Does this mean it does not really exist and whether one can vote depends on the...

From the Texas Tribune: Travis County DA wants to overturn Abbott’s pardon of convicted murderer

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A current example of checks and balances and the separation of powers. Useful terms:  - Travis County - District Attorney - pardon - Travis ...
Tuesday, June 4, 2024

What are the unalienable rights?

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Y'all are a little tripped up by this. I'll go over it tomorrow. 

DILLONS RULE

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A message from the Texas Secretary of State to county voter registrars

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Secretary Nelson Reminds Counties of Duty to Update Voter Registration Rolls Registrars should act now to preserve voter roll integrity ahea...

What my GOVT 2305 1PSH1 students might want to be when they grown up

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- pediatrician - child psychologist - data scientist - small business owner - welder - human resources - chemical engineer - - bio medical -...

Is this a crime?

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International Election Results

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- Mexico . - India . 

From the Houston Chronicle: Former Houston Public Works official charged in corruption case involving waterline repair contracts

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An example of - alleged - corruption. Terminology - Click here for the article .  A former employee of Houston’s Public Works Department ha...
Monday, June 3, 2024

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From the Washington Post: Biden expected to announce new asylum restrictions at border

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For out look at the national government. Terminology: U.S. asylum system Migrants White House order. bipartisan border legislation public he...

Local Governments in the United States

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- U.S. Census Bureau: Types of U.S. Local Governments by State: 2022 . - Number of government jurisdictions . - About Government Organizatio...

Dillon's Rule

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-  Dillon Rule and Home Rule: Principles of Local Governance .  - Home rule in the United States .

Thomas Hutchinson and The Loyalists Rebuttal

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A response to the Declaration of Independence from one of the handful of people who did not want to break from Britain.  - Click here for th...
Sunday, June 2, 2024

Fall 2024 - Weekly Schedule

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This applies to both GOVT 2305 and GOVT 2306 This will be adjusted regularly, but it'll give you an idea of what we will cover in my fac...

From the Texas Tribune: Texas runoff yields no clear winner among GOP’s warring factions, setting stage for power struggle

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The content here will be useful when we discuss political parties. Here are terms in the article that are useful to know prior to reading it...

Summer 1 2024: 1000 word essay

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Here is your subject for the essay:  - For GOVT 2305: Is the United States government democratic or oligarchic? As much as we are told that ...

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  https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/06/02/ncaa-future-nil-rules/
Friday, May 31, 2024

From the New York Times: Exclusion of Jewish Jurors Prompts Review of California Death Row Cases

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A look at violations of due process rights, in this case the right to a jury of one's peers which is located in the 6th Amendment. - Cli...

From the Houston Chronicle: Settlements reached in 9 of 10 wrongful death lawsuits from 2021 Astroworld Festival tragedy

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An example of civil law.  - Click here for the article . Settlements were reached Wednesday for nine of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits from ...

From the Houston Chronicle: TxDOT wants to spend $740 billion over next 25 years. But first, they want to know what you think

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A look at transportation policy in Texas. - Click here for the article . The Texas Department of Transportation’s proposed long-range transp...
Thursday, May 30, 2024

From IndieWire: Art Directors Guild Suspends Training Program: ‘We Cannot in Good Conscience Encourage You to Pursue Our Profession’

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Very bad news for arts related professions.  What is the motivation of the guild?  To protect current members from competition? Regardless, ...

From the Houston Chronicle: Who's in charge during a major Houston storm? Here's a breakdown of city and county responsibilities

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A good look at the consequences of federalism in a moment of crisis. The Houston are has over 100 distinct governing units, How do the coope...

From the Pew Research Center: Political ideology among adults in Texas

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A terrific resource - Click here for it . 

An outline of the Permanent University Fund

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  - Click here for the source .
Monday, May 27, 2024

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Thursday, May 23, 2024

From Wikipedia: Joshua Gee

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 A British merchant who traded with the colonies. Seems to be an embodiment of the mercantile system. The entry provides a tangible look the...

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Tuesday, May 21, 2024

The Texas Public Finance Authority

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- Home Page .  - Sunset Review .

The Texas Bond Review Board

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- Home Page .  -  Texas State Debt . - Texas Local Government Debt . - TSHA: Texas Bond Review Board . - 2022 Annual Report .
Wednesday, May 8, 2024

What Chat GPT tells us about selective incentives to group formation, increasing voter turnout, and the basics of lobbying regulation.

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What are the selective incentives to group participation? Selective incentives are benefits that are available only to those who participate...