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Student Accuses Instructor of Discrimination Amid Texas Tech Controversy

12/8/2025

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An Oklahoma University student accused her instructor of religious discrimination after failing a grade for citing the Bible in a gender assignment.
Texas Tech University issued guidance restricting discussions on gender identity and race, sparking alarm among free speech advocates.
Experts warn these restrictions could deepen divides between red and blue states.
Public universities may limit discussions to appease lawmakers, though no laws bar teaching gender identity in Texas.

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An Oklahoma University student accused her instructor of religious discrimination after failing a grade for citing the Bible in a gender assignment.
Texas Tech University issued guidance restricting discussions on gender identity and race, sparking alarm among free speech advocates.
Experts warn these restrictions could deepen divides between red and blue states.
Public universities may limit discussions to appease lawmakers, though no laws bar teaching gender identity in Texas.