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.
Richard III is 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 about any...
The Man Who Saved America
As we transition from one leadership to another, it’s so important and respectful that we give credit to a man who saved America, digging...
Are Vouchers Part Of A Big Government Plot?
In the world of extremist politics conspiracy theories often hold sway. Some are hard to believe like 911 was an inside job, the existence...
Opinion: The Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher, So Go Vote!
The stakes could hardly be higher as we head into Election Day this Tuesday. Our country is in the midst of multiple overlapping crises...
The Texas Trinity: Collective Middle Men for Trump’s Meddling in Texas
The bang of the gavel on October 19th signaled an end to this horrifying third special session of the 87th Texas Legislature; a Republican...
Opinion: Hey Texas! Wear a Mask!
Due to our COVID-19 crisis, I have been at home a great deal lately, and I have spent hours watching the news and reading...
Why Are We Texans Not Outraged?
Governor Abbott is Immoral, Acting Illegally, and Violating the U.S. ConstitutionState Leaders Praise Him Instead of Impeach Him
On January 5, 2024, Governor Abbott said...
Opinion: Six Questions Confronting Texas Amid the COVID-19 Outbreak
This opinion piece was written by Brandon Rottinghaus, political science professor at the University of Houston.
The spread of COVID-19 and the resulting shelter-in-place orders...
Deus Ex Machina 2022
In ancient Greek and Roman drama, a manmade representation of a god was often lowered onto the stage by a crane to rescue the...
