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

A strong man of words with 'The Wright Stuff'

| |Saturday, Apr. 13, 2013

Former House speaker's new book captures his love for language, the country and “citizens of the world.”

Prison oversight committee not likely to happen this session

| |Tuesday, Apr. 09, 2013

Despite actions of hardworking and hopeful advocates, the bill probably will die in committee.

Future of newspapers, journalism brighter than you think

| |Saturday, Apr. 06, 2013

Young college students will be the industry's new hope and life-blood.

Is today's GOP your father's Republican Party?

| |Tuesday, Apr. 02, 2013

GOP members trying to re-brand their image should look back to the days when they were more inclusive.

Time past due for repeal of bad state law

| |Saturday, Mar. 30, 2013

Punitive surcharges for traffic fines have proven to be a failure on several counts.

Honoring a revered slain civil rights leader

| |Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2013

The anniversary of Martin Luther King's death rekindles memory of a favorite gospel tune.

'Lost Boy' finds new home and life-saving mission

| |Saturday, Mar. 16, 2013

A survivor of war-torn Sudan now living in Fort Worth has a plan to help people in his ravaged country.

All Texans must join the fight to restore school funding

| |Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2013

Lawmakers won't do the right thing for education unless they're forced — by the public or the courts.

Targeted killings have led to deadly practices in the past

| |Saturday, Mar. 09, 2013

There should be more debate about a policy that gives the president the power to decide who dies.

Justice Scalia shows his pride, prejudice and politics

| |Tuesday, Mar. 05, 2013

Voting rights case brings out the worst in a high court member.