Red state launches 'unprecedented' attack on separation of church and state (opens in new tab)

New York Times calls a “sweeping” new state book list, which will codify a batch of books that must be read by millions of students in the state’s public schools, including the Bible. According to the Times, “The list was being debated by the Texas State Board of Education this week. It is expected to be approved on Friday. While the specific texts were still being edited and finalized, the list is expected to reflect the priorities of the state board, which has a 10-to-5 Republican majority....