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Texas A&M fires professor for discussing gender identity

By Staff Reports

September 11, 2025

Culture wars continue to flare in Texas.

Texas A&M University fired a children’s literature professor for discussing LGBTQ+ topics in class. A department head and dean were also removed from their administrative positions.

The actions came after a Republican state lawmaker posted a video showing a student confronting the professor in class.

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