Commentary
How Texans for Lawsuit Reform Paid Pennies While the TEC Targeted an Elderly Activist
Without change, the TEC will continue to enforce a two-tiered system of justice—one where the powerful pay pennies, and the powerless pay everything.
What Did Texans Go to Austin on January 14 To See?
They witnessed one of our lawmakers make it clear to all that he would effectively say to God, the Supreme Lawmaker of the Universe, “God, you got it all wrong regarding marriage.”
The Supreme Court Must Prioritize Children’s Online Safety
The Supreme Court has an opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to the welfare of children and the foundational principles that safeguard our society.
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Commentary Archive
Local Citizens Challenge East Texas Library on Pornography
Early last summer, a Smith County resident entered the Tyler library to learn why their official request for purchase of a recently published biography was declined. The front desk staff was hesitant to help except via email. The patron explained they had made a...
Colored Red
For decades, Republicans colored the states or districts they won blue, historically identified as the color of liberty. Meanwhile, they colored Democrats’ states and districts a bright red in homage to the left’s communist comrades in the USSR. So, why the flip? And...
Harrison: Every Texas Child Deserves a Quality Education
In Dallas, activists want to “Drag Your Kids to Pride,” hosting a drag show that had children tipping adult men in g-strings with dollar bills. Hyper-sexualized performers have made “Drag Queen Story Hour” a fixture at some public libraries in Texas. Willis ISD even...
Dickson: Athens Residents Submit Petition Signatures to Outlaw Abortion
Update 7/5/2022: This story has been updated with additional details about the citizen initiative effort and a more precise account of what was believed to be turned in by the citizen initiative petition initiating committee. On Monday, June 20, 2022, six residents of...
Defined, Or Defining?
Life comes at us pretty fast, and there are two kinds of people: those who are defined by their circumstance, and those who choose to define themselves in their circumstances. With certain exceptions, we generally cannot control the circumstances of life. Sure, we can...
Rodriguez: Biden’s Open-border Policies Subject Vulnerable Minors to Highly Questionable Facilities
As the border crisis continues, alarms are being raised about the rapid expansion of Emergency Intake Facilities and the more permanent influx facilities. Shortly after President Joe Biden's inauguration, the number of encounters with unaccompanied minors along the...
Doing What Is Right
There is a sense of personal fulfillment that comes from knowing you are trusted to make the right decisions. But being trusted to do the right thing, and actually doing a thing right, are two different things. Which makes the final words of the Book of Judges so...
Anderson: Texas School Districts Must Face Loss of Public Confidence
Belton Independent School District’s conduct ahead of the May 7 bond election are raising concerns of potential electioneering. The scrutiny is another indicator that Texas schools are losing the confidence of parents, taxpayers, and the public at large, yet they seem...
Dickson: Athens Citizens Begin Process to Force Public Vote Outlawing Abortion
On Sunday, residents of the City of Athens (pop. 13,121) began the citizen initiative petition process outlined in their city charter to force a public vote on outlawing abortion within city limits. According to the Athens City Charter, “Any initiated ordinance may be...