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Aneurin Bevan's writings still have lessons for contemporary politics – and far beyond the NHS

The NHS will turn 75 this year, a considerable legacy for the person responsible for establishing the service, Aneurin Bevan. But Bevan’s political career encompassed far more than this one achievement.

The Conversation · May 9, 2023

Get your tickets now for the 2023 Texas Tribune Festival

Our first slate of this year’s big-name speakers is out, and we’ll have plenty to talk about with them at this year’s event.

The Texas Tribune · May 9, 2023

“Right wing death squad”: What to know about the Allen shooter’s neo-Nazi views

The shooter’s “RWDS” patch offers troubling clues about his ideology — and how it connects to views that are common among white supremacists.

The Texas Tribune · May 8, 2023

Bally’s clears casino hurdle, buys out Tribune lease: report

The agreement reportedly calls for Tribune Publishing to move its printing operation by July 2024, leaving behind 30 acres for the casino operator.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 5, 2023

At a heated public hearing, residents urge state agency to reject permit for chemical facility that burned in 2019

In Deer Park near Houston, memories of the massive ITC fire are still fresh. Residents told state environmental regulators they should reject the company’s permit renewal, but officials said the fire won’t be part of the decision.

The Texas Tribune · May 5, 2023

LGBTQ Texans decry Capitol arrests after protests against bill banning puberty blockers and hormone therapy for kids

Senate Bill 14, which spurred demonstrations earlier this week, is again scheduled for House debate Friday. Trans Texans consider it one of this year’s most consequential bills.

The Texas Tribune · May 5, 2023

Screenings for sexually transmitted infections don’t routinely test for HIV in Texas. A House bill could change that.

House Bill 3377 was authored by freshman state Rep. Venton Jones, the Legislature’s first openly HIV-positive member. It’s received overwhelming public and bipartisan support.

The Texas Tribune · May 5, 2023

University of Texas regents approve creation of new college to house Civitas Institute at UT-Austin

The Civitas Institute was conceived with the help of conservative donors and state lawmakers to lead research and education based on free-market principles.

The Texas Tribune · May 4, 2023

Bears look to begin demolition on remaining Arlington Park structures

According to the Chicago Tribune, the Bears are taking another step towards moving to Arlington Heights.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 4, 2023

Texas utility commission chair raises threat of summer power outages and pushes for more gas-powered electricity

Public Utility Commission Chair Peter Lake said renewable energy could be critical to preventing power outages this summer. Renewable energy supporters said the grid’s reliability doesn’t hinge on wind and solar.

The Texas Tribune · May 4, 2023