The Distance Between Dying and Death
Jamaal Howard is set to die this Wednesday, the first scheduled U.S. execution after one was badly botched in Tennessee. As his spiritual advisor, I'll be in the room with him.
Opinion
From San Diego to Plano, Islamophobia Has Consequences
In Texas and beyond, Republican leaders continue to peddle dangerous lies trying to falsely cast Muslims as the “other.”
Texas Is Cracking Down on Essential Immigrant Drivers
Professionals like me get Texas kids safely to school. We get food to grocery stores and medical supplies to hospitals. Until the government decides to throw us out of work.
‘La Causa’ Continues in South Texas
We cannot ignore César’s influence and leadership. At the same time, we must acknowledge his abuse, support the victims, and condemn any other similar conduct in a movement that was never about one person, no matter how iconic.
The Response We Really Need to the Supreme Court’s Gutting of the VRA
The instinct of the response so far has been right, but incomplete. New maps. New litigation. State-level laws. Congressional pressure. All necessary. None sufficient.
Why My Texas Town Took Action Against Flock Cameras
In the age of mass surveillance, local leaders like me must defend due process and protect our communities.
Denton Promised Net Zero. Then It Kept Building Roads.
The booming city's transit predicament is not unique; it is a local expression of a statewide structural problem.
How Teach for America Helped Set Up James Talarico’s Political Rise
The prestigious education group is more than a shiny résumé item. For the Democratic Senate candidate, it was an incubator for his rapid political ascent.
Foster Care Repeats Rejection for LGBTQ+ Texans
State services should build community—and acceptance—for teens otherwise vulnerable to exploitation, homelessness, and isolation.
We Have the Power to End Family Detention in Texas—and We Must
We cannot let this cruelty continue. There are so many ways to take action, and even small acts make a difference when we do them collectively.