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Opinion

The UT System’s New ‘Controversial Topics’ Policy Is About Policing Knowledge

When politically appointed regents and administrators determine which topics are “germane,” academic freedom quietly shifts into political compliance.

by María Del Carmen Unda

Keep Reading

Trump’s New Wall Will Destroy Irreplaceable Border Treasures—Unless Congress Acts

by Scott Nicol

My Home Is Treated Like a War Zone. That Militarization Expanded to Minnesota.

by Nansi Guevara

When Local Police Collaborate with ICE, Children Pay the Price

by Montserrat Garibay

A silhoutte of a face and hands holding a smartphone, which has the Almao Drafthouse Cinema logo on it. Sep 29, 2022

Alamo Drafthouse: Far from Fantastic

The nationwide dine-in cinema chain remains popular despite accusations of union busting and allegations of sexual assault.

by Craig Lindsey

Greg Abbott points as he speaks, wearing a serious expression. Sep 29, 2022

A Party Built Entirely on Lies

From spreading election misinformation to investigating the parents of transgender kids for child abuse, the Texas GOP doesn't merit even a lone star.

by Wendi Gordon

Aug 22, 2017

Remember the Alamo (Differently)

In Texas, the effort to stop white supremacy should include dismantling the racist mythology of the Alamo.

by Daniel Peña

Aug 10, 2017

Dear Governor Abbott: The ‘Bathroom Bill’ Endangers Trans Texans Like My Son

I’ll tell my son as he gets older that his experience of gender is on the margins of society. But that’s all right; lots of great stuff happens on the margins.

by Adam Briggle

Oct 21, 2013

Op-Ed: Dear Texas Book Festival—Where Have All the Latino Writers Gone?

by Gregg Barrios

Aug 22, 2013

Public Defender: Prison Reform Must Include Undocumented Immigrants

by David Peterson

New Border Walls Designed to Flood Texas Towns

by Scott Nicol

Influx of Unaccompanied Migrant Children a Tragedy that Requires Congressional Attention

by Lavinia Limon

Prophetic Politics

Charting a healthy role for religion in public life.

by Robert Jensen

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