The Non-prophets

 Texas lawmaker threatens university budget cuts over LGBT studiesChristian Post, By Ian M. Giatti, on November 27, 2024https://www.christianpost.com/news/texas-lawmaker-threatens-university-budget-cuts-over-lgbt-studies.htmlTexas State Representative Brian Harrison and his conservative colleagues have vowed to cut funding for any Texas public university offering LGBTQ studies, as well as opposing tuition assistance for families earning under $100,000. However, their threats lack teeth since the funding at issue comes from private endowments, not state coffers. This political posturing appears to be a ploy to score points with conservative voters rather than a practical policy initiative. Critics argue it sends a harmful message of exclusion to LGBTQ students, undermining their validity and experiences.Panelists discussed how political maneuvers like these are often performative, designed to appeal to a base rather than reflect genuine beliefs. The conversation touched on the dangers of spreading misinformati