☀ July 18: 3 Texas Democrats who fled elections bill vote get COVID-19, critical race theory takes center stage in Pennsylvania

Sean Noone

3 years ago

Good morning! It’s Sunday, July 18, 2021. Here’s a look at your news across the nation:

1️⃣💉3 Texas Democrats who fled elections bill vote get COVID-19

FILE – In this Thursday, July 8, 2021 file photo, Texas Rep. Chris Turner, D-Arlington, speaks as the Democratic members of the Texas House gather after a recess in the opening day of a special session in Austin, Texas. Three of the Democratic state lawmakers who fled Texas to stymie a Republican-backed effort to impose broad new voting restrictions have tested positive for COVID-19, the Texas House’s Democratic caucus said Saturday, July 17, 2021. “This is a sober reminder that COVID is still with us, and though vaccinations offer tremendous protection, we still must take necessary precautions,” caucus Chairman Chris Turner said in the statement, adding that the caucus was conferring with health experts in Texas to get additional guidance. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

2️⃣📖Critical race theory takes center stage in Pennsylvania in light of protest at its capitol

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 09: Plexiglass dividers are set up on tables in a first grade classroom at Bryant Elementary School on April 09, 2021 in San Francisco, California. The San Francisco Unified School District is preparing to gradually return students back to classrooms next week. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

3️⃣🚒Sprawling Oregon wildfire, largest of dozens in US, continues to grow

4️⃣🏤Confederate monument removed from city hall in Louisiana

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