Commentary & Opinion

Commentary & Opinion

Jan. 6, 2021: The attempted violent dissolution of our duly elected American government by violent “militia” thugs was instigated the former President, his co-conspirators’ goading, and “militia” thugs

By Carlos Valle Jr. | June 13, 2022

Those who participated are undeniably traitorous enemies within our own borders

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The biggest danger to all American citizens is a homegrown domestic terrorist who can buy a semiautomatic large capacity rifle

By David Almaraz | June 3, 2022

GOP: remove weapons of mass death from everyone; only then will the record number of murdered innocents subside

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The Cuellar campaign: desperate strategies and new lows in half truths

By Maria Eugenia Guerra | May 23, 2022

He has lost dignity and credibility, and has besmirched his own character

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When electing public officials: no time to depart from rational thinking

By Carlos Valle Jr. | May 15, 2022

The positive work Congressman Cuellar has accomplished is sullied by wearisomely misleading assertions meant to debase runoff opponent Jessica Cisneros

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Measuring Laredo Medical Center’s broad impact on Laredo-Webb County Region

By Jorge Leal, FACHE, CEO Laredo Medical Center | April 20, 2022

Over 169,000 patients received care across Laredo Physician Associates, LMC North, LMC South and Laredo CareClinics; more than 2,500 babies delivered

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What I learned from César Chávez; reflections on his holiday:

By James C. Harrington | March 29, 2022

Develop spirituality with the faith that justice will prevail movement.

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American entitlement run amok is ruining our communities

By Rev. T. Carlos Anderson and Rev. Jim Harrington | March 16, 2022

Part of this society’s 400-year story is mired by racism, slavery and Native American genocide, and stifling economic inequalities

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Religion is part of humanity for many; some find it difficult to separate it from political thought

By Carlos Valle Jr. | February 14, 2022

Please vote!

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At MLK’s midnight kitchen table: calling up truth, justice, and righteousness to quell fear

By James C. Harrington | January 12, 2022

We honor him and all who struggle in danger to themselves without fear

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Insurrection Day Blues: the first anniversary of the storming of the Capitol by crazed Trump supporters

By David Almaraz | January 5, 2022

What have we learned about the justice system?