Cynthia M. Allen

Conservative. Feminist. Displaced Washingtonian. Columnist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram

[Eric Bradner @ericbradner]

Justice Sonia Sotomayor did a talk in Chicago tonight hosted by Roosevelt University. She was asked how she maintains relationships with judges she disagrees with — Clarence Thomas, in particular. Here’s what she said:

[Cynthia M. Allen @CJMAllen12]

Good question. https://t.co/tSqh8xtQV5

[Alexandra DeSanctis Marr @xan_desanctis]

Ask yourself: Why are ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage the only things abortion supporters want to debate right now? Dobbs ended 50 years of abortion on demand, and instead of advocating legal abortion, they’re very busy talking about things we all know aren’t abortion.

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Some thoughts on the #BabyFormulaShortage. My latest column: https://t.co/NQ9GhM8zmm

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Thoughts on the holidays: https://t.co/YOFVNJxH82

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Sometimes, you just need a good story to lighten your mood. My latest: https://t.co/ZK2OkeZZo4 #AmberAlert #GoodNews

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There are costs to masking kids. Shouldn't we at least talk about them? My latest: https://t.co/xGCGSYNo69 #MaskMandates #kidsmask #schoolreopening

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This is a first for Texas. My latest: https://t.co/mL2qYjL7Uk #modernslavery #HumanTrafficking #stophumantrafficking

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About that Texas Democratic walkout... My latest: https://t.co/8C78G6bTVd #VotingRights #VoterIntegrity #TexasDemocrats

[Ryan J. Rusak @rjrusak]

Folks, we have a new Opinion newsletter: Worth Discussion. Get the best of our staff and contributed content, including columnists @BudKennedy and @CJMAllen12. (Oh, and me.)

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Are state laws the best way to combat #CRTinschools? My latest: https://t.co/n2xty96udJ

[Brad Wilcox @BradWilcoxIFS]

The declining birth rate is not just a failure of the economy, but a failure of society to value nurturing and family above all else and to model our joy in parenting to the next generation. @EricaKomisarCSW @FamStudies https://t.co/2sgy978Hk9

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The Texas voter reform bill could use some tweaks, but it's not "Jim Crow 2.0". My latest: https://t.co/adwbgTx6Jb #voterID #elections #Vote

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Texas’ reopening was a success. Where does ⁦@GregAbbott_TX⁩ go for an apology? My latest: Gov. Abbott was right about reopening, masks. Public health scolds should apologize
https://t.co/fNYL6fqCj3

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On the Texas Senate floor today... https://t.co/Bk7XLkEU7q #TimTebow #UILequalaccess #homeschooling

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We can learn from the election in Southlake. Like how 'cultural sensitivity' trainings should be based on practices that unite, not further divide. https://t.co/oGhTIgG9n9 #CriticalRaceTheory #CRT #DiversityandInclusion #schools @cvaldary @coldxman @GlennLoury @JohnHMcWhorter

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Maybe his politics aren't yours, but Erik Richerson's personal story is one that Fort Worth needs as part of its own. My latest: https://t.co/VbY4ipzMf5 #LocalElections #FWcitycouncil #FortWorth #votelocal #vote

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My latest: https://t.co/b5w1JUtx0z #FWISD #Accountability

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The #reopening of Texas hasn't been a disaster. That's a good thing. My latest: https://t.co/mq8LlfDdrG

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My latest: https://t.co/CujRgXoE2p #Masks

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Yes, be angry with @tedcruz about his trip to #Cancun https://t.co/SjOtBx5JDP BUT then be thankful for your #Goodneighbors https://t.co/Oo6NbCyHsM during #TexasWinterStorm2021 #TexasPowerOutages #TexasStrong #TedCruz