National correspondent at The New York Times covering religion, faith and values. ~Texas~. [email protected]
Ruth Graham
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NEW: Texas middle schoolers could be taught about a Christian revolutionary war movement that never existed. The so-called “Black Robe Regiment” is a favorite myth of David Barton and other Christian nationalists who are leading massive revisions of Texas curricula to focus on US “exceptionalism.”
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"Those who had identified with one of the 180 eliminated faith groups will have just two options under the new policy: 'no religion' or 'other religions.'" www.nytimes.com/2026/06/05/u...
Wivenhoe Park in 1816, by John Constable who was born on this day in 1776. Great painting that always makes me think of Gombrich.
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"'What do you want me to do, leave?' Hussein asked Scarborough. 'Yes,' replied the minister." www.texastribune.org/2026/06/15/t...
A look at tomorrow's mayoral race in fast-growing Frisco, which has exposed political and demographic fault lines in North Texas, including between Hindu and Muslim residents. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/u...
The State Board of Education meets this week to vote on a K–12 curriculum some experts warn elevates Christianity over other faiths.
