Bob Ray Sanders is often criticized for writing about things he could not have experienced because, some readers say, "he can't be that old." The truth is Bob Ray has been a professional journalist for 40 years and in three media: newspaper, television and radio. A Fort Worth native who knows and cares about his community, and those with whom he shares this planet, this is a columnist who is not afraid to speak out on behalf of downtrodden people or the abused Earth.
E-mail: bobray@star-telegram.com
East Texas debaters are set for a rematch at Wiley College
| |Tuesday, Jan. 03, 2012
The Wiley College-USC debate in 1935 inspired a hit movie.Read more
Michael Vicks' ongoing condemnation, despite time served
| |Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011
At what point will people turn the page on the animal cruelty charges?Read more
The final testimony of Fort Worth's popcorn man
| |Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011
Life on this earth, no matter how hard, is full of blessings.Read more
Fort Worth police confrontations: one killed, one not
| |Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011
Another sign that police need better training in dealing with mental health patients.Read more
A multi-faith America is worth celebrating, not boycotting
| |Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011
The annual controversy surrounding greetings for this season, "Merry Christmas" vs "Happy holidays," is enough to make me say, "Bah, humbug!"Read more
Losing faith in the judicial branch
| |Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011
Let's hope politics won't influence the high court's decision in the Texas redistricting case.Read more
Ron Paul outpacing Rick Perry in staying on point
| |Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011
Texas rep's consistent message is playing well with the GOP electorate.Read more
A pioneering black doctor in Fort Worth
| |Tuesday, Dec. 06, 2011
Dr. Riley A. Ransom Sr. ran a distinguished black hospital downtown.Read more
Obama, Bush on same page in fight against HIV/AIDS
| |Saturday, Dec. 03, 2011
Amnesty International's stunt can't take spotlight from former president's accomplishments in Africa.Read more
Federal judges' map erases smell of mendacity coming from Austin
| |Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011
Our state leaders told us that their adopted maps, which greatly diluted minority and Democratic voting strengths, were both "constitutional and fair."Read more
