Texas: How It Started, How It’s Going
Texas wasn’t always this way; the ground zero of cruelty, disingenuous politispeak, and authoritarianism. Texas wasn’t always the butt of late-night comedians...
Opinion: Michael Quinn Sullivan’s War On Moderate Conservatives
Michael Quinn Sullivan believes Democrats control the Texas legislature. Really.
That’s the premise of his new media endeavor, The...
Opinion: School During Pandemic Is a Hurricane Texas Failed to Prepare For
If you live on the coast, you are familiar with the hurricane routine. Once the season starts, weather forecasters start getting excited...
Richard III, Greg Abbott, and the Habit of Forgetting
“Now is the winter of our discontent…” So spoke Richard III in William Shakespeare’s play; true in 1483 and true now.
Opinion: Social Workers Here to Help, Not Deny Services to LGBTQ People
I have been a social worker for 10 years and a gay, Latino Texan since birth. I take pride in what I...
A Tribute To A Teacher
My wife Carmen Grider Luke retired from teaching public school this year.
During her career I have watched as the job...
Opinion: The State is Hijacking Federal Dollars Meant for Texas Schoolchildren
The state is hijacking the money provided by the federal government to your school district intended as relief for costs associated with...
The Handwriting Is on the Wall, Governor
It was Oscar Wilde, in 1889, who opined that “Life imitates art, far more than art imitates life.” I tend to believe...
All Navy Veterans Should Be Aware Of Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos exposure continues to be a pressing concern for Navy veterans who served on ships built from the 1930s to the early...
Opinion: A Census Undercount Would Cost Texas Billions
Accurate census counts are far more than just a matter of interest. They are vital to ensuring adequate federal funding for various...
