This month marks the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, and keeping with that momentum, one of the first things President Barack Obama has promised to do in his first term is implement the Freedom of Choice Act. FOCA will supersede all existing laws regulating abortion, even state laws requiring parental consent for minors. (11) comments
The university's application numbers are lower than in previous years. Ray Brown, dean of admissions, and others said the decline is likely due to the elimination of the FastApp, a more concise application option. But, whether that is the case, we should continue to strive to be a place where qualified individuals seek education. (0) comments
As much as I am a passionate scientist, enthusiastic about the restoration and preservation of the Earth, I think about more than just figures, graphs and insects. With a strong community foundation, I believe that local interests and values within the community become extremely important. (0) comments
I am the treasurer of Fort Worth Citizens for Responsible Government and editor of our electronic newsletter. I would like to thank Katie for the article and the Daily Skiff for printing subject matter that is deadly accurate concerning what we citizens must deal with on a daily basis when we try to protect our families and property from an uncaring Fort Worth management staff, some council members, the mayor and their connections to the natural gas exploration/production industry. (0) comments
The malls were packed, elaborate sale signs hung decoratively in store windows and anxious souls swarmed the racks searching for the perfect gifts to go under the tree, but nobody bought much. Despite the garland and 20-inch snowflakes, shoppers were in low spirits this holiday season. (0) comments
The sun has set on George W. Bush's administration. The president who will be known for his Texan accent rode off into the sunset to reside in Dallas. While all of this sounds like it's straight out of a John Wayne western, his critics are busy painting a much different picture. (2) comments