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Human, humanity and humane treatment

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We have a slaughter under way in Gaza with the U.S. Congress now considering more aid to Israel. We have a humanitarian crisis at the border, not just with immigrants but with those trying to care for them. We have a continuing war in Ukraine with stalling on the part of some members of Congress. […]

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Welcoming Afghans, Deporting Haitians

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So far, the United States has welcomed some 31,000 Afghan refugees into its borders with another 50,000 expected next month and more to follow. And another 125,000 will arrive starting in October. That’s only right as those coming were our allies in the longest U.S. war in history.  But the Haitians…. But when more than […]

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Never Texan

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I’ve lived in Texas longer than I’ve ever lived anywhere, but I don’t belong. Why? Let me count the reasons. Red State While wonderful Governor Ann Richards was at the helm when I arrived here in 1994, GOP governors have been in charge since. And while my county has turned blue for the most part, […]