Chris Newlin - Texas Outlaw Writers

A Robot Wrote this Article. No, Really.

Is it hyperbole anymore to think that those scary, sci-fi movie warnings are at hand? AI "learns" from continued use, it builds upon data points that are continually being added to the internet. And these days, how hard is it to imagine that the machines really are smarter than we are?

Humor

Would You Take Our Survey About Surveys?

Rate your survey! Would you mind staying on the line and answering a few questions about your recent survey?

Podcast

Texas Outlaw Writers' Podcast: A Texas Energy Report w/ Mike Shiloh

Texas prides itself on being the #1 oil-producing state. They're leading the country in adding renewable energy projects. And yes, there can be tension between those factions, (but traditional energy companies are not going to leave money on the table when it comes to new technology.) But Mike Shiloh warns

Newsletter

Texas Outlaw Writers Newsletter: Eeeeek! It's Almost Christmas Edition

LOOK AT THE CALENDAR! YOU HAVE SO LITTLE TIME! SHOP! SHOP! FINISH DECORATING FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE! GET THE COOKIES IN THE OVEN! CHECK THAT CALENDAR AGAIN!!! IT'S ALMOST HERE!!! LET THAT SINK IN, as the kids like to say. Ahem. How's your Christmas season going? Got the shopping done? The

Podcast

Texas Outlaw Writers' Podcast: Counting the Returns w/ Dr. Michael Adams

The 2022 Midterm Election Returns are (kinda-sorta-mostly) in. The Outlaws hash out the goings-on with Dr. Michael Adams, director of the Executive Masters of Public. Administration program at Texas Southern University. Dr. Adams specializes in electoral politics, redistricting, and voting rights. We talk about the (surprise!) absence of a national

Feature

The Death of the Funeral

It was apparent that there had been a major change in memorial services when Monty Python's song, "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" became the #1 requested song at funerals. It's sung (and whistled) by Python Eric Idle in the Movie "The Life of Brian" as he's being crucified.

Newsletter

Texas Outlaw Writers Newsletter: We Don't Need No Steenkin' Badges Edition

Being Outlaws and all, we were worried when we heard that there was a new sheriff in town. And then we heard it was Herschel Walker, so we laughed and went back to watching "Blazing Saddles." * The midterms are fast approaching. Mail-in voting is happening, and early voting is less

national politics

Herschel Walker: The Republican Party Brand

It's tough to write anything about Herschel Walker. Like Trump, every day is a new low. Has he eclipsed Trump as the new GOP Brand? Or does his candidacy represent something far worse?

Racism

One Senate Race, Two Black Men. Patterns: The Use of Negative Stereotypes

“If you are Herschel Walker and don’t understand how the racists are using you to give cover to their racism, then you are not qualified to serve in the U.S. Senate at this time." Kevin Harris, Former Executive Director of the Congressional Black Caucus

Journalism

Moths that Fly Close to Flames

Margaret has been described as a "swashbuckler." I think that's accurate. Mr. Dictionary says that a swashbuckler is "a person who engages in daring and romantic adventures with bravado or flamboyance." Yeah. That's it. That was Margaret.

national politics

I'm Ready to Sell Out

I’m no slut, mind you. To paraphrase the late Leon Redbone, “I’m not easy, but I can be had.” I’ll require some… compensation.

Texas Outlaw Writers Newsletter: We Labor for this Edition

The Outlaws celebrate Labor Day! Raise a glass to your fellow working wo/man! Support a local (union chapter.) Educate your kids about the history of labor in the U.S. Encourage your local Starbucks barista to fight the good fight (!) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Like so many 3-Day-Weekend holidays, the meanings behind

Technology

I Upgraded My Cell Phone

Cell phone upgrades happen at the crossroads of funeral planning and new car buying.

Guns

Can a Photo Stop a Bullet?

"Let the people see what they did to my boy." -Mamie Till Mobley (mother of the lynched Emmett Till)

cancel culture

it ain't funny, bein' funny

“Laughter is the only thing that cuts trouble down to a size where you can talk to it.” ― Dan Jenkins

Spiritual

Good Friday from up on The Heights

He is despised and rejected by men, A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him; He was despised, and we did not esteem Him. -Isaiah 53-3

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?

media

Dad Rock: Not Fade Away

“Better to burn out, than to fade away… my, my… hey, hey.” -Neil Young

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