It was the first time in four decades the GOP platform failed to include language supporting federal protection for unborn children.
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Neidert: My Nightmare Experience at the University of North Texas
“Gov. Abbott has claimed to be an advocate for free speech, yet he remains silent every time that right is squelched by leftist students on the UNT campus.”
Younger: School Vouchers are Worth the Risk
Conservative critics of school vouchers rightly worry about government intrusion, but they misunderstand the risks of doing nothing.
Commentary: There Is No School Choice Without Education Freedom
At this crucial time, it is imperative that we demand real school choice that puts parents in control rather than government bureaucracies.
Dickson: Normangee Becomes 44th City in Texas to Outlaw Abortion
With the City of Normangee passing the ordinance, there are now only two cities in Leon County that have yet to outlaw abortion.
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Why Is The 4th of July So Special?
We celebrate not the end of the war of Independence, but its beginning – because that when liberty was made real.
Hall: Abbott Fails to Protect Texas Drivers From More Road Fees and Debt
Taxpayers got little meaningful toll road reform again this session, as lawmakers chose to avoid tackling the most pressing issues facing drivers.
Bovard: The Texas Supreme Court Just Put A Chink In Section 230’s Armor. Congress Should Finish The Job.
In addition to censorship, interpretations of Section 230 have allowed Big Tech to escape accountability for enabling horrendous trafficking.
America the Exceptional
The left wants to destroy America by convincing us we’re common. We’re not. And we never have been.
Bovard: 5 New Big Tech Antitrust Bills Are a ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ Moment for Republicans
The “techlash” is finally more than just strongly worded letters, pointed questions with little follow-through, or made-for-YouTube chest-thumping at congressional hearings.
A Lasting Impact
Culture pushes us to rate our value by the number of likes and retweets we get from our most recent hot-take. We hope that by “going viral” we will be remembered. It’s not real.
Overturning Tables
The fake Jesus of the modern age is a virtue-signaling tool of the elite, urging obedience to the whims of the self-anointed intelligentsia. The real Jesus drove them out with a whip.
Dickson: Sundown Becomes 31st City in the Nation to Outlaw Abortion
“God has chosen us for a time such as this. I am proud that my community and our council stand behind the right to life,” Mayor Jonathan Strickland.
Dickson: Levelland Becomes 30th City in the Nation to Outlaw Abortion
“Abortion does not help women, it destroys women and takes the life of their children.”
Hopper: Left-Wing Agenda Has Infiltrated the Texas State Guard
“Ultimately, what I witnessed on May 22 was a case of leadership boldly weaponizing the chain of command to indoctrinate a left-wing political agenda of cultural Marxism, critical race theory, and moral relativism upon military forces of the State of Texas.”
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Facts or Fake News?
But every Texan should ask themselves another question, “How is relying on the so-called “press” to hold elected officials accountable working out for you?”
City of Parker Proposes Double-Digit Property Tax Increase
Unnecessary spending increases are driving this tax hike and concerning many local residents.
Spano: Ft. Worth is deceiving taxpayers
The way Fort Worth is conducting business is misleading and disrespectful to its citizens.
Frisco ISD Trustees, Please Do the Right Thing
The Frisco ISD school board has the authority and responsibility to determine what is normal and what is excessive. Hopefully they will do the right thing.
“Swap and Drop” or Bait and Switch?
Lancaster Independent School District is calling for a tax rate “swap and drop” election but, unfortunately for taxpayers, LISD has been deceptive in its presentation.
What’s All the Fuss about the Montgomery County Republican Party?
The Montgomery County Republican Party headquarters feels more like museum than it does an energized campaign headquarters; times have changed even though the MCRP has not.
Plano City Council: Stop Raising Our Property Taxes
Plano property taxes are increasing at an unsustainable rate, which is a direct result of city officials refusing to reduce their tax rate enough to offset rising property values.
How Many of These Tax-Funded Films Have You Seen?
Hundreds of millions of Texas tax dollars have been handed out to Hollywood. How many of the films have you seen?
Azle ISD’s “Penny Swap” Is a Backdoor Tax Increase
The “penny swap” sounds like a win-win, but there are a couple of catches.
Middleton: No more politicians profiting off their position
When a politician profits off their position, it is the greatest violation of public trust, and Texans deserve servant leadership and transparency in their government.