Texas
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CMM0013–ORDER OF FLO with Joy and Rivkah
Drawing on themes from queer theory and responding to COVID-19, “Order of Flo” playfully dances along the lines of destiny at the intersection of bodily motion and mindful emotion. Melting the presentations of drag, queer bodies, and weird minds, “Order… Continue reading
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Beholding the beheld
Truth, Beauty, and Joy each have different kinds of ideas and facts. Not knowing this distinction allows systemic bigotry to continue oppressing folx despite contradictory scientific discoveries, socio-cultural evolution, and personal evidence. Continue reading
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SCOTUS decision reverses extreme Texas Law against Abortion Rights
Today’s decision will allow all Texas clinics currently open to remain operational, paving the way for more clinics to reopen in the future. Moreover, the 5-3 decision sets a national precedent that will curtail how far all states can go to… Continue reading
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Public memory, propaganda, and ethics
My colleague is trying to get his students thinking about ethics by putting forward an issue of public morals and conscience. I agree with him that this monument to the Confederate Soldiers of Denton, Texas, should be removed. I was… Continue reading
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God & Governing in Texas
A documentary-style series from The Texas Tribune on the role legislators’ personal faith plays in their policymaking. Source: God & Governing | The Texas Tribune Continue reading
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McKinney Classic Film Festival
The McKinney Classic Film Festival begins Friday, September 11 at the McKinney Performing Arts Center at 111 N. Tennessee Street and runs through Sunday, September 13. A total of five classic films that span the 1930s to the 1960s, will be screened throughout the… Continue reading
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The Racial History of American Swimming Pools
Yesterday, I posted about a police overreaction in McKinney, Texas, to some kids who racist neighbors did not think should be using the community pool. This story from the Atlantic gives a bit more background to this long running issue… Continue reading
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Friday Night Fights: Racism in Texas
A pool party in McKinney, Texas, on Friday, June 05, ended with police terrorizing kids in the Dallas suburb. A police officer with the City of McKinney–Eric Casebolt–has come under special scrutiny and been placed on administrative leave after a video surfaced… Continue reading
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tilting between dusk and dawn
groggy from napping rainy yet warm Texas dusk feeling out of place The weather has been out of sorts in Denton lately. Tomorrow is Halloween and we have yet to have a real cold snap. The weather has been humid… Continue reading
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Masters Of The Country Blues | Youtube
Mance Lipscomb and Ligntnin’ Hopkins tear it up. Introduction by Taj Mahal. Continue reading
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Senator Wendy Davis, Marina Abramovic, and the Art of the Filibuster
The Texas Senate was held in a Special Session Tuesday night in order to discuss SB5 which would greatly limit the accessibility of clinics authorized to perform abortions throughout the State. To give you a metric, it is estimated that… Continue reading
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The Three Horsemen of the MOOCpocaplypse
A small foray into the political after a few weeks of mostly concentrating on spirituality. But not too far in as my concern is prompted by my contemplation. I want to thank my good brother Lance W. for pointing out… Continue reading
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The Irony of Right-Wing Secessionist Fantasies | The Nation
In the wake of Obama’s victory, citizens in several states submitted petitions to secede from the United States. It is something of an irony that the very states seeking secession from “big government”—like Louisiana and Alabama—have been among the top… Continue reading
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Denton Drilling: Draft ordinance needs overhaul
Denton, Texas’ draft ordinance concerning gas drilling gets an F from local citizens. Time for a do over. Last night, about forty dedicated citizens gathered to review the draft gas drilling ordinance and generate ideas for how to improve it.… Continue reading
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