Texas Outlaw Writers (Page 22)

American Coup

How is it not obvious to even the least aware and lowest intellect that the Republicans are manufacturing nonsense to distract you while they loot the government and line their pockets and further enrich their wealthy supporters?

Black History

Pedestals and the Bittersweetness of Firsts

We had some memorable moments this past week. We got to feel better than one person while in awe of another. Each situation revealed flaws in our collective humanity.

Texas Politics

News You Might Not Have Seen … and Would Be Surprised If You Did

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the deluge of new stories. DeeceX found a few that will at least keep you company as you day drink today.

Texas Music

Because Anti-Austin ranting seems in style

A reprint of my 2011 screed that stirred up the whole state. I think it stands up pretty well, though I say so myself.

personal stories

The Story of Mama and Dr. Larry

This meme -- inspired by Herr Doktor-Professor Trump's hold over his flock -- and a discussion online about murderers or murder victims you have known got me to thinking again about this stray frond from my childhood memories.

national politics

Broken

"The same government that had created policies to provide me resources to attend college and get an education was about to send me off to die in a rich man’s war."

national politics

Thank You Senator...Person, Woman, Man, Camera, TV.

The hearings this week for Judge Ketangi Brown Jackson caught Roger Gray's eye. How could they not, with Ted Cruz musing about becoming Asian. His thesis? Why are we even going through this.

Texas: 0 Days Without Beating Up on Transgender Kids

The crusade against transgender children and their families is having its intended chilling effect, even though the Legislature has not changed the State’s policy in this regard. The few medical facilities in Texas willing to treat transgender kids are shutting down.

The Weak in Review, Ides of March Edition

Texas is still beating up on trans kids, thank you very much. And kids in foster care. And National Guardsfolk along the border. And... And.... THE TIME CHANGED!

Ukraine

But Honey, What if Tucker's Right and Putin's the Victim Here???

Two weeks into the war in Ukraine, and Roger Gray takes a look at the coverage, Putin apologists, and possible NATO response. It's a casserole of goofiness mixed with tragedy. kinda like Roger.

Ukraine

How an Everyday Randall's Flagship Ended Soviet Communism

Behold, a shocked and awed former Moscow mayor Boris Yeltsin takes in the glory of a 1989 Randall's Flagship formerly on Highway 3 and El Dorado Blvd., just southeast of Ellington Field.

Mind Candy

The assumption was that because I’m black, I’m safe in a bad neighborhood, or from a bad neighborhood. Did he know that the neighborhood was bad or just black?

Ukraine

The Wounds of War

I read the history of his division. I wanted to know what he saw and did - it might explain his emotional instability and brutality to his family. I refused to relent as the Mississippi night lowered and the crickets made their fractured music in the darkness.

Texas Politics

Beto and the Billionaire

Rich dude gives Abbott a quick million after electric grid crashes. Abbott makes sure rich dude's energy company makes billions. While Texans froze to death.

Food

Taco Bell is Dead! Long Live Taco Bell!

The Taco Bell was torn down. And from the debris arose... a box. With a Taco Bell sign. Was demolition the only way to degrease the place?

national politics

But Will He Be Happy With a ’69 Beetle for Graduation?

Social media is chock full of complaints about the price of petrol lately. When it comes to the reasons why, the answers are enough to make Alex Trebek roll over in his grave.

Texas Politics

The Sad, Bad, Mad, and Pathetic Crusade Against Transgender Texans

As in many culture war battles, victory lies in manufacturing outrage, motivating voters, and generating contributions – not in getting results.

national politics

With All Due Respect to Presidential Races, It’s Not Just About You

One sign of a democracy in danger of losing its freedom is low voter turnout.

Feature

The Curious State of the Texas Vehicle Inspection Sign

Folk art or abstract expressionism? The homemade signage at mechanic shops runs the gamut of creative license.

Texas Outlaw Writers Newsletter: It's Getting Complicated Edition

The world is heating up - Russia has set Ukraine on fire. Europe has not seen a refugee crisis this terrible since WWII. Putin has openly defied much of the 'rules' of war as outlined by the Geneva Convention and is targeting civilians and is threatening to use

Ukraine

You Can't Fight in Here! This is the War Room!

So, you are Biden, Johnson, Macron or Scholz. "How far do you push this? There has been speculation over the years about whether Europe and America would have acted if Hitler had confined his evil to the borders of Germany. What do we risk in Ukraine?"

Ukraine

A Kingdom of Dirt

As the West scrambles to find a way to mitigate the ruthless conquest of Ukraine, the suppressed fears of a nuclear war return. The nightmare seems more vivid than before.

The Mental (Un)health of World Leaders

Do We Dig Deeply Enough into the Mental Health of So-called Leaders? Why Not? “Qualified,” Should Also Mean Mentally Sound.

Texas Politics

The Ballad of Van Taylor

"On Wednesday, Congressman Van Taylor ended his reelection campaign amid revelations that he carried on a nine-month affaire de cœur with Tania Joya, who was once married to a member of ISIS."

Food

The Texas and California, Or California and Texas Wine Stories

Winegrowers in each state have obstacles to endure. Herbicides used for cotton crops are devastating Texas vineyards. In California changing climate is increasing heat and creating prime conditions for wildfires that destroy vineyards.

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