by Alyssa Aldape | May 27, 2022 | Opinion
What has not been said about mass shootings and the toll they take on children? What fresh, new perspective will convince lawmakers on both sides of the hell that exist here in America? I am tired of leaving a courteous voicemail to my representatives telling them...
by David Wheeler | May 27, 2022 | Opinion
Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke to the press on the afternoon of May 24 in the wake of the latest U.S. school shooting. “He shot and killed horrifically and incomprehensively 14 students and killed a teacher,” Abbott said. “When parents drop their kids off at school,...
by Aurelia Dávila Pratt | May 26, 2022 | Opinion
I heard two quick, loud pops. One, right after the other. “Pop, pop!” My whole body froze as I took in the faces of those sitting next to me. Their eyes had widened with shock and fear. But it only lasted for a split second. Then there was relief, followed by...
by Todd Heifner | May 26, 2022 | Opinion
Reading the Southern Baptist Convention’s Sexual Abuse Task Force report since its release this past Sunday afternoon has been an agonizing and sickening exercise. Engaging the report, and consuming raw details of how broken this institution is, has almost been more...
by Monty Self | May 26, 2022 | Opinion
The Title 42-based policy enacted by the Trump administration will remain in place. This was the May 20 ruling of Judge Robert Summerhays of the U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana Lafayette Division. The Biden Administration cannot end the policy until...
by Mitch Randall | May 25, 2022 | Opinion
An 18-year-old gunman, brandishing an assault rifle, walked into Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24 and murdered 19 precious children and two remarkable teachers. This horrific situation comes after other recent mass shootings, specifically, one...