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Cynthia M. Allen @CJMAllen12

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

Joined May 2012
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Eric Bradner@ericbradner
21 Oct 2022
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:
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Good question. star-telegram.com/opinion/cy…

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21 Jul 2022
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: star-telegram.com/opinion/cy…

The upshot of baby formula crisis? Moms need more breastfeeding resources and support

“There is a huge push to breastfeed, but ... there is no help when there are problems.” [Opinion]

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Thoughts on the holidays: star-telegram.com/opinion/cy…

Don’t lose more holidays: COVID isolation meant my friend died without meeting my son

Omicron panic is misplaced, and the cost of losing contact with loved ones is significant. [Opinion]

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Sometimes, you just need a good story to lighten your mood. My latest: star-telegram.com/opinion/cy… #AmberAlert #GoodNews

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There are costs to masking kids. Shouldn't we at least talk about them? My latest: star-telegram.com/opinion/cy… #MaskMandates #kidsmask #schoolreopening

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This is a first for Texas. My latest: star-telegram.com/opinion/cy… #modernslavery #HumanTrafficking #stophumantrafficking

Buying sex will soon be a felony in Texas. Will law enforcement go after the buyers?

The new law “should make Texas a less easy state to buy sex in.”

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About that Texas Democratic walkout... My latest: star-telegram.com/opinion/cy… #VotingRights #VoterIntegrity #TexasDemocrats

Texas Democrats insult the voters they say they’re protecting with Washington walkout

It’s “absolutely condescending” to say certain groups can’t meet voting requirements, said Abraham Enriquez, a Hispanic activist. [Opinion]

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Ryan J. Rusak@rjrusak
14 Jul 2021
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.) Sign up for Worth Discussion and other great @startelegram newsletters here: t.news.star-telegram.com/web…
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Are state laws the best way to combat #CRTinschools? My latest: star-telegram.com/opinion/cy…

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Brad Wilcox
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7 Jun 2021
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 ifstudies.org/blog/another-r…

Another Reason Birth Rates Are Dropping: We Have Devalued Parenthood

The U.S. birth rate fell 4% last year, the largest single-year decrease in nearly 50 years, according to the CDC. The rate dropped for moms of every major race and ethnicity, and in nearly every age...

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The Texas voter reform bill could use some tweaks, but it's not "Jim Crow 2.0". My latest: star-telegram.com/opinion/cy… #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 star-telegram.com/opinion/cy…

Gov. Abbott was right about reopening, masks. Public health scolds should apologize

When health and political officials don’t acknowledge their errors, public confidence falters.

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On the Texas Senate floor today... star-telegram.com/opinion/cy… #TimTebow #UILequalaccess #homeschooling

With ‘Tim Tebow’ bill, Texas can level field for home-schoolers in sports, activities

For home-schoolers everywhere, the pandemic was the first real opportunity for their lifestyle choices “to be seen” and appreciated.

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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. star-telegram.com/opinion/cy… #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: star-telegram.com/opinion/cy… #LocalElections #FWcitycouncil #FortWorth #votelocal #vote

Win or lose, Fort Worth City Council candidate’s redemption story is worth your time

An ambiguous law almost disqualified Erik Richerson from running, but his tale of coming back from a crime in his youth inspires.

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My latest: star-telegram.com/opinion/cy… #FWISD #Accountability
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The #reopening of Texas hasn't been a disaster. That's a good thing. My latest: star-telegram.com/opinion/cy…

Dire COVID predictions about end of mask mandate were way off. Let’s be glad for that

Even Dr. Anthony Fauci was stumped about why Texas’ ”Neanderthal thinking” didn’t lead to a surge in cases.

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My latest: star-telegram.com/opinion/cy… #Masks

Tarrant judge hopes we’re free of masks by July 4. Can Texans hold out till then?

Herd immunity, fueled by vaccinations, will ultimately defeat the pandemic more than masks ever could.

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Yes, be angry with @tedcruz about his trip to #Cancun star-telegram.com/opinion/ed… BUT then be thankful for your #Goodneighbors star-telegram.com/opinion/cy… during #TexasWinterStorm2021 #TexasPowerOutages #TexasStrong #TedCruz

While you’re freezing in your Texas home, Sen. Ted Cruz took off for Cancun. Really.

There may not have been much he could do to help relief efforts, but it’s an appalling display of hypocrisy and bad judgment.

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