This I Can Do

This I Can Do

The first time I worked as an election worker was the 1960 presidential primary. I passed out flyers for a Republican congressional candidate outside Permian High School in Odessa, Texas.  It was a deep dive into the rigors of losing campaigns. Over the next several...
How to Put an End to Election Angst

How to Put an End to Election Angst

Nov. 3 is coming, and a lot of people are going to be disappointed. No matter which side of the aisle you are on or which side “wins,” more than half of the nation will feel let down by the results. As important as this election may be, it is not going to...
Are S-Word, F-Word Proper This Election?

Are S-Word, F-Word Proper This Election?

Perhaps the title of my opinion piece caught your attention, as intriguing titles should do. This is a surprising question for a Baptist minister to pose. The fact I am speaking of the terms “socialist” and “fascist” may not make my query any less questionable for...