by Randall Balmer | May 14, 2026 | Opinion
Robert Downen’s superb article about Paul Pressler in the May issue of Texas Monthly may not have covered new ground. We are well aware of the tawdry beginnings of the conservative takeover of the Southern Baptist Convention as well as the moral failings of the...
by Miguel A. De La Torre | May 13, 2026 | Opinion
No More Kings. Also, No More Queens. The “No More Kings” rallies are crucial for such a time as this. As the democratic safety nets fray, we cannot afford to sit on our couches vegetating as bad actors seeking greater power, profits and privilege ride roughshod over...
by Wanda Kidd | May 13, 2026 | Opinion
Ten years ago, when Donald Trump descended the golden escalator, even before there was any real momentum behind the idea that he had any chance of being elected to anything, my heart sank to my feet. My reasoning had little to do with his political leanings or his...
by Justin Cox | May 12, 2026 | Opinion
Every Sunday, I get to stand in front of people and tell a story. Some are long, some are short. Some are funny; some can make the eyes a bit misty. A few are good enough for folks to remember. Most are single-serving, like the tiny coffee creamers found at a...
by Starlette Thomas | May 11, 2026 | Opinion
I want to delete all my social media accounts. From AI-powered bots to AI slop, I’ve had my fill of the integration of artificial intelligence, which is a misnomer since it lacks genuine consciousness. Without any discussion or my vote, the adoption has been rapid....
by Delaney Metcalf | May 11, 2026 | Opinion
We often talk about communication as if it’s simply a matter of choosing the right words. But anyone paying attention to their own body knows something deeper: The body decides when speech is possible. The body decides when silence is necessary. The body decides...
