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The Responsibility of Knowledge
Chorazin had a spectacular view of the Sea of Galilee, but an even better view of history of history in the making. They squandered both.
Analysis: Is Phelan Toxic for House Members?
Phelan’s popularity will be tested in 16 districts where he has directly contributed cash to Republican members of the Texas House being challenged in their primaries.
Y’All Answered: What Do You Call The Border-Crossers?
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
Citizens Reflect on the Passing of Conservative Leader Jill Glover
Her activism and dedication to the advancement of self-governance—notably the protection of children—led her to receive a Conservative Leader Award in 2020.
Commentary Archive
Commentary: Cruz Introduces Bipartisan Space Frontier Act
Despite the polarization which seemingly defines Washington, D.C., Texas' lawmakers are working to get things done. Earlier this month, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, introduced the bipartisan Space Frontier Act...
Melanie Graft: Reaching Beyond our Comfort Zone
Granbury resident Melanie Graft is a soft-spoken mother of three and self-proclaimed “country girl.” But don’t let her demeanor fool you: When it comes to defending freedom of speech, conservative principles, and her kids, she’s a force to be reckoned with. Currently...
Commentary: Texas Race Forming
Three-term Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R) is obviously anticipating a tough 2020 fight for re-election. During this year’s first quarter, he led all incumbents in fundraising bringing in $7.8 million to his campaign account and ending the period with $7.4 million...
Commentary: San Antonio’s Environmental Plan Leaves Residents in the Dark
Mayor Ron Nirenberg announced that San Antonio’s City Council decided to delay the vote on the “Climate Action & Adaptation Plan” until the fall—a decision sure to make the CAAP a hot-button issue for the upcoming May election. Discussions over the CAAP have taken...
Commentary: Voters Want Promise Keepers
Republican lawmakers should be very concerned. Come November 2020, Texans will be showing up to vote for the greatest promise-keeping politician in modern U.S. history. Love him or hate him, President Donald Trump has been a man of his political word. Taxes cut,...
Commentary: Texas Moves to Legalize Industrial Hemp
The Texas Department of Health Services has declassified industrial hemp as a Schedule 1 drug. Before the move by Texas DHS, hemp—which is most commonly used as a fiber in the making of rope, fabric, and building material—shared a classification with cocaine,...
Commentary: New Senate $ Figures
The first of eight quarters comprising the 2020 election cycle is now complete and, with that, most of the first Senate financial disclosure reports have been published. Below are the latest available cash-on-hand figures for the 31 in-cycle senators who are seeking...
Staff Blog: Schaefer’s First Bill Allows UT-Tyler to Increase Fees
Considered to be one of the most conservative members of the Texas House, State Rep. Matt Schaefer (R–Tyler) has gone from fighting against new taxes and fees to raising them. Schaefer’s House Bill 2680, his first bill which he passed on Friday, would amend state law...
Michael Cargill: Texas’ Fiercest Defender of Gun Rights
Michael Cargill is no stranger to being politically active. He is a business owner and holds leadership positions in a number of political organizations. However, what Cargill is most known for is his fierce advocacy for the right of citizens to keep and bear arms....