Commentary
Parents’ Rights To Raise and Educate Their Children Deserve Texas Constitutional Protection
The family unit formed by parents and children is the bedrock institution of our nation.
Y’All Answered: Will Conservative Priorities Pass the House?
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
Melissa ISD Bond Election Offers 1.6B Examples of Why Voting Matters
In a town of approximately 23,000, only about 10 percent of residents—nearly 2,300—actually cast votes.
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Commentary Archive
Y’All Answered: Honoring Cecile Richards?
Last week saw the Texas House grind to a stop over a Democrat-authored resolution honoring the life of abortionist and union organizer Cecile Richards. Conservative lawmakers and prolife activists succeeded in having the package of resolutions that included Richards...
City of Lueders Outlaws Abortion Trafficking
On Good Friday, the City Council of Lueders (pop. 346) passed an “Ordinance Outlawing Abortion, declaring Leuder's a Sanctuary City for the Unborn” in a unanimous 5-0 vote. The vote made the city, located between the cities of Stamford (pop. 3,126) and Albany (pop....
City of Moran Outlaws Abortion Trafficking
On Tuesday, the City Council of the City of Moran (pop. 285) passed an “Ordinance Outlawing Abortion, declaring Moran a Sanctuary City for the Unborn” in a 4-0-1 vote: four in favor, zero against, with one abstaining. The City of Moran, located between Cisco (pop....
Shackelford Becomes 7th County in Texas To Outlaw Abortion and Abortion Trafficking
Abortion and abortion trafficking have been outlawed in Shackelford County (pop. 3,105), with several protections being added to protect pregnant mothers and their unborn children. The ordinance, which was placed on the agenda by Judge John Viertel, was passed by a...
The Silence Is the Statement: UNT’s Public Endorsement of a Double Standard
On April 3rd, the University of North Texas made a clear and public choice. Dr. Nancy Stockdale—a faculty member whose record has raised serious concerns among Jewish and Zionist students and community members—was promoted to Associate Dean of the College of Liberal...
Y’All Answered: Collecting Union Dues
While Texas is a right-to-work state, some school districts and other governmental bodies will, nonetheless, automatically deduct union and association dues from employees' paychecks. This represents a significant subsidy to labor unions by having the government serve...
Houston ISD Teacher Incentive Allotment: Incentive To Obey
Houston ISD is promoting the Teacher Incentive Allotment as an opportunity for teachers to shine and be recognized through an increased salary. Yet a teacher will only be rewarded for following pre-packaged HISD lesson plans and presenting the materials in a manner...
Misplaced Priorities: Where’s the Outcry for Georgetown Kids?
Publishers flagged 150 books within the Georgetown High School library catalog as “mature-adult themes.” Going forward, these books will not be eligible by the publisher to order for any ISD or campus based on the age level. As a proactive approach, Georgetown ISD...
Y’All Answered: Defunding Woke Universities
When members of the Texas House take up the state budget for debate today, numerous amendments will be considered to defund the state's universities if they continue to allow leftist indoctrination programs—like DEI—to operate. Yesterday, we asked readers if it...