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If I were asking the questions...

Stop beating around the bush folks, and hold their feet to the fire.

Somebody to Look Down On

“And that’s what just kills me,” George said. “I gotta go to bed every night now for the next four goddamn years thinkin’ about a n***er in my White House. What the hell is wrong with this country?”

Podcast

Texas Outlaw Writers Podcast Premiere!

Hey Texas Outlaw Writers subscribers! We are super excited to announce our first official podcast (with the whole gang!) We got together yesterday before the debate and shot the breeze about the upcoming election. We also introduced ourselves, gave a bit of our backgrounds, and just had a great time

Newsletter

Texas Outlaw Writers Newsletter: Our Commitment to Texas Edition

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) stood proudly this week in Pennsylvania with some of his most patriotic American colleagues and unveiled his party's new "Commitment to America" agenda on Friday. This "Commitment" hearkens back to Paul Ryan's 2012 "The Path

Religion

Render Unto the Orange Julius Caesar...

Religion and politics can be a toxic mix and one that Jefferson guy warned us about.

national politics

The Radicals of Old vs. Insurrectionists of New

There are interesting parallels between the violent 60's radicals and the January 6 insurrectionists. In particular, I’m interested in what it takes to turn from a passionate protestor to one willing to engage in violent acts, even murder.

national politics

Greg Abbott Is Positively Livid!

Ron DeSantis was damned if he was going to let Greg Abbott be a bigger jerk than he was. His ability to steal Abbott’s thunder is a sign of his prominence in the 2024 presidential conversation.

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

personal stories

When Horses Could Fly

My mother’s love gave me the courage to say no. Even if I wanted to indulge in their teenaged stupidity, I resisted because getting caught and arrested would have destroyed Ma. She wanted something better, which she was unable to even define, for her kids.

Texas Outlaw Writers Newsletter: GOP Jesus Edition

The political stunts continue as red state governors ship migrants across the country like political cargo. Evidently, Abbott is trading out migrants from Texas to DeSantis in Florida so that he can score some political points with his faux Christian base. Historic parallels as these "reverse freedom rides"

Religion

The Least of These

“The bosom of America is open to receive not only the opulent and respected stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all nations and religions; whom we shall welcome to a participation of all our rights and privileges.” - President George Washington

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.

personal stories

Brave young women cast inspiring light on small town in wake of a bigot at the bar

"You never know when brave and passionate souls will step up to make it clear that small-town sensibilities won’t always stifle a call for at the least tolerance, and at the most justice and a full acknowledgment of civil rights."

Texas Politics

Those Darn Words

"Without a deep dive into the history of censorship, I'm guessing church people, politicians and zealots of all stripes have been trying to stamp down the idea of books and thoughts for all."

Texas Politics

Living La Politica Loca

"There may still be some who think that Roe vs Wade is the pitching match up for tonight's Astros game, but for everyone else, it has been a firestorm that has motivated women voters like nothing since Ted Cruz's face first appeared on a campaign poster."

Texas Outlaw Writers Newsletter: Long Live the King Edition

You didn't hear it from us, but there's a rumour going around that someone famous, a celebrity? a leader of some kind? passed away in London this week? There was some angst among the Outlaw Writers: would anyone tackle the Queen...or rather, her funeral? One

personal stories

The Wounds of War

I did not want to live in Canada because it was colder than Michigan, but I figured it was much better than dying in the jungles of VietNam for no apparent reason. With my low draft number, I was certain to be inducted and sent to basic and on to Southeast Asia.

Technology

Let’s Open Our Eyes! Customer Service is Really DIY in an Ill-Fitting Disguise

I’m particularly amused by the bot with the guy-next-door voice who says, “And you can talk to me in regular sentences.” Sure thing. Here goes: “Why the f….k can’t I speak to someone who is paid to help me?” Response: “I don’t understand your question, can you try again please.” Point made.

national politics

"You'd Do It For Randolph Scott."

How many sheriffs around the country belong to the lawmen's version of the Oath Keepers? One number floated around is 4500 dues-paying members, out of 3006 counties in the US. Given that the Oath Keepers began in Granbury, I think we can assume there are quite a few in our fair state.

Texas Politics

Ann Richards and the Lost Eagle

The center of attention was a woman, the governor of the state of Texas, who had just released an American bald eagle from her leather-sheathed and extended arm. She'd made plans to raft Santa Elena Canyon with friends before returning to Austin. “Why don’t y’all come along?” She was speaking to us.

national politics

“Person. Woman. Man. Camera. TV...FBI”

The 1990s, were bad news for voodoo economics. Conservatives predicted disaster after Bill Clinton’s 1993 tax hike. But what happened was a boom that surpassed the Reagan expansion in every dimension: GDP, jobs and wages. But old entrenched beliefs die hard. Just ask Civil War reenactors.

US History

My Celebration for Labor Day

It took a labor union movement to protect workers from abusive conditions. It always takes a movement to wrestle basic rights and decency from the reluctant hands of those in power. Labor Day has been celebrated in the U.S. and Canada since 1894.

education

Back-to-School special

It’s amazing how little has changed from when I was in high school so long ago. We have cheerleaders and jocks. There’s a drill team, speech and debate, theatre, multiple choirs and an orchestra. There are kids in art classes doing interesting things.

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

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