The Rise — and Possible Fall — of Texas’ Cowboy...
From the moment COVID-19 arrived on U.S. soil, conservative Christian men across the country rose up to sound the alarm to their fellow Americans....
Now Is The Winter Of Our Discontent
The phrase, originally taken from the opening lines of Shakespeare's play Richard III, now refers to any difficult political situation that occurs during winter....
Worst Person In The World
About 20 years ago, there was a program entitled ”Countdown” with Keith Olbermann which featured an ending segment, “Worst Person In the World”.
They need...
Texas knew a pandemic was coming. We had a plan. But then the Legislature...
Every now and then, the state of Texas almost — almost — does the right thing.
Back in 2014, after the Ebola epidemic, the Texas Senate...
Opinion: The Data Shows Texas Democrats Could Tally More Wins in November
People have been saying Texas is a swing state for months now, as though they can will it to be. I see polls showing...
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 and media...
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...
Wandering In the Wilderness
"Wandering in the wilderness" is a literary metaphor that represents a period of uncertainty, confusion, and isolation. It’s a period of personal struggle and...
Is It Reckoning Time For Texas Democrats?
In 2024, it will be 30 years since a Democrat was last elected to a statewide office in Texas.
Much has changed during those intervening...
Dear Texas: Children Learn What They Live
Words can’t adequately express my dismay and disgust at the recent actions of the Legislature, HB 3979, and wealthy school districts across Texas.
There’s no...
