Carl T. BergstromJul 25, 2023

An opioid expert from Texas A&M gave a guest lecture and mentioned that Texas lieutenant governor Dan Patrick’s policies were costing lives. Within hours, Patrick’s office got her suspended, formally censured, and nearly fired.

https://www.texastribune.org/2023/07/25/texas-a-m-professor-opioids-dan-patrick/

Texas A&M suspended professor accused of criticizing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in lecture

The professor, an expert on the opioids crisis, was placed on paid administrative leave and investigated, raising questions about the extent of political interference in higher education, particularly in health-related matters.

The Texas Tribune
Show threadCarl T. BergstromJul 25, 2023
“Shortly after [Texas A&M Chancellor] Sharp sent a text directly to the lieutenant governor: “Joy Alonzo has been placed on administrative leave pending investigation re firing her. shud [sic] be finished by end of week”
Show threadCarl T. BergstromJul 25, 2023

If Dan Patrick is.so desperate for something to do with his time, here's a place he could start.

https://www.tpr.org/criminal-justice/2023-07-20/texas-charges-prisoners-50-more-for-water-for-as-heat-wave-continues

Texas charges prisoners 50% more for water as heat wave continues

The price rise hit prisoners seeking bottled water as temperatures eclipse the 100 degree mark in unairconditioned facilities. The state vendor asked to raise the price and two state agencies signed off.

TPR
Show threadKathleen Fuller, PhD
@ct_bergstrom Nordic countries don't want to extradite prisoners to the US because of our inhumane prisons.
Jul 25, 2023 at 5:27pmWeb