Algebra II? But the Toilet’s Running!
The headlines from yesterday’s state House hearing on Texas’ new high school curriculum were so deliciously snicker-worthy: “Texas lawmakers debate new curriculum that’s too...
Ultimate Fighting: Penn vs. SBC
The biggest mistake that right-wing churchgoers make is believing that their church speaks for God, and Satan or Bill Maher or Madonna or whoever...
Tea Parties, Racism and Eddie Griffin
When Eddie Griffin wrote back in March in the Weekly's 2nd Thought space about the racism reported on behalf of protesters during the debate...
David Dewhurst Learns (Wrong) Lesson
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's recent foot-in-mouth moment, when he was recorded trying to use his name and position to bully an Allen police officer...
Confederacy of Dunces
Earlier today, Dallas hosted a health care reform discussion with a joint appearance by U.S. Congressfolk Eddie Bernice Johnson and Pete Sessions. By all...
Cut Football, Too
With all the buzz about laying off teachers, increasing class sizes, and cutting whole programs to balance the state budget, I’ve been wondering when...
Sarah Palin Blood Libel Is Non-Kosher Gas On Fire
Sarah Palin didn't need to apologize regarding the attempted assassination of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
And she didn't apologize.
But, true to her ditzy ways, she still...
Is the Right Wing Right About ‘Avatar’?
The latest dispatch from the culture wars is the right wing’s attack column forming against Avatar. The Weekly Standard's John Podhoretz and John Nolte...
Graffiti Funds Sought by Cops Cause Uproar
Many Fort Worth citizens have been marching peacefully for 10 days, vowing no end until the African-American community’s demands are met. One of the...
Boy Scouts “Compromise” on Gay Ban is a Joke
If the Boy Scouts gave out merit badges for cynical caginess, the North Texas-based Boy Scouts of America leadership would earn one with its...
