Health
November 16, 2020
I Live in the Middle of Nowhere. I Still Got COVID.
Eight miles from the nearest town, our ranch felt like a sanctuary. Until it didn’t.
Opinion
Texas History
August 19, 2020
The Statues Are Coming Down. Maybe That’s a Missed Opportunity.
As monuments to slaveholders, Confederate soldiers, and Texas Rangers disappear across the state, we’re being forced to reconsider what should be honored, what should be commemorated, and what it’s time to let go of.
Politics & Policy
March 2, 2020
I’ve Been Agonizing for Two Years Over Which Democrat to Support for President
Like a lot of Democratic primary voters, I am still in a black hole of indecision, with the clock running down.
Border & Immigration
July 5, 2019
The Cruelty at the Border Is Increasingly Pointless
As the Trump administration ratchets up its dehumanization of migrants, we Americans stand to lose our moral center.
Politics & Policy
February 6, 2019
Texas Has Been Just a Prop for Trump From the Beginning
Our state is accustomed to deference from Republican administrations—deference it has earned. Why are our Republican leaders letting him create our narrative?
Border & Immigration
August 31, 2018
The Trump Administration Is Targeting Latino Texans Who Are U.S. Citizens
With the government questioning the authenticity of their birth certificates, some Texans worry that even providing additional documentation won't be enough.