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Ben Sargent's take on the push by conservatives to arm teachers in response to school shootings.
A version of this story ran in the April 2018 issue.
To see more political cartoons from Ben Sargent, visit our Loon Star State section, or find Observer political reporting here.
Once again, Republicans draw the lines of power to protect their incumbents and amplify their white, conservative, rural base—and deny millions of Texans of color their due political representation.
As Texas Republicans pit neighbor against neighbor, we must respond by rebuking bigotry and embracing progress.
The former state representative led a revolt against corruption in 1972—and is calling for action now.