Wednesday Link Roundup

Austin-American Statesman: New Bible requirement hits Texas schools this fall

Miami Herald: FL gay adoption ban goes to appeals court

Feministe: One woman takes on King Coal. And wins.

Racialicious: How do we deal with racist materials?

Crooks and Liars: Now the Birthers are demanding to know: Was Obama circumcised?

TimesOnline: Iranian boy who defied Tehran hardliners tells of prison rape ordeal

South Texas Chisme: Right-wingers aim to indoctrinate Texas kids

States Without Nations: The Mexican-izing of Mark Lyttle: The First Steps in Deporting a US Citizen

ImmigrationProf Blog: NASA Astronaut: A Child of Migrant Workers

NY Times: Where’s the Rulebook for Sex Verification?

NY Times: After 48 Years, Julia Child Has a Big Best Seller, Butter and All

Feministing: Judo champ finally gets her gold–the one she should’ve got in 1959

The Curvature: Defense attorneys want victim to act out alleged rape in court

Recently on This Recording: Mechanical Brides

Tejaztlán Notebook: Old White People on Government Health Care Rally To Prevent Black President From Giving Health Care to Brown People

The Pursuit of Harpyness: On Women, Alcohol, and Anti-Feminism

And an older article, but since the Obamas did indeed land in Matha’s Vineyard this week, an interesting read: Black and White on Martha’s Vineyard