Are “Thoughts and Prayers” good enough?

TL;DR; “No”. Slightly longer version – The #1 killer of children in the U.S. is gun violence. Thoughts and prayers are meaningless. If you are simply expressing a bit of empathy, then yes, offering “Thoughts and Prayers” is indeed wholly appropriate. If you are struggling with grief and loss, then “Thoughts and Prayers” might also … Read more

10 Commandments Law blocked in Texas via a wild injunction

Like a few other states, Texas enacted a bill that mandated that every school within every district must put up a poster within every single classroom displaying the Ten Commandments. The bill was titled SB 10 – and yes, they were indeed making sure the bill had a 10. Officially the bill is supposed to take … Read more