The list is the result of a 2023 law that mandated the Texas Education Agency to compile a list of reading materials for each grade.
Opinion

MAGA’s war on empathy

This crisis in Minneapolis reveals a deep moral rot at the heart of Trump’s movement.
It’s easy to get excited about making improvements in our lives until our lives get in the way of that. This year, I propose a new resolution that you can begin on any day of the year, and that is to ...
Mt 5:1-12a This Sunday we find ourselves hearing the most famous sermon in all history: The Sermon on the Mount. Over the years, the Sermo ...
If Barber helps us find God in the wilderness, Tara Beth Leach provides structure for our journey with him. Drawing on a ...
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As we enter 2026, I want to publicly reaffirm my commitment to voting for traditional American values. Our tradition of democratic institutions and the peaceful transfer of power. Our tradition of ...
One of the things we know for certain about Jesus is that he was baptized by John. We're sure of it because it embarrassed the early church, making Jesus appear as John's disciple, yet it was too well ...
After heading up development on Fallout 1, project lead Tim Cain split from Interplay to found a new studio, Troika, alongside fellow Fallout devs Jason Anderson and Leonard Boyarsky. In a recent vlog ...
Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
Among adults who read scripture at least once a week … Note: 1% did not answer the question. Figures may not sum to 100% due to rounding. Margin of error for 2023 ...
December arrives with its avalanche of year-end deadlines, blinking holiday lights, and endless invitations to “just one more” party or project. If you find yourself suddenly less motivated—or ...