Commentary
Y’All Answered: Trump’s Cabinet
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
Why the Democrats Lost to Trump, A Latino Perspective
Democrats made big mistakes.
Responding to the Bluebonnet Curriculum: A Parent’s Perspective
The Bluebonnet curriculum represents an opportunity to revitalize public education, honor our nation’s heritage, and support both students and teachers.
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Commentary Archive
Martin: Keller ISD’s Timber Creek High School is Brewing Division
Over the last year, teachers and staff at a North Texas school have been going against the district and teaching racist propaganda, creating division among students, parents, and staff. Under the supervision of teachers, students are leading the charge in this...
Texas Caregivers for Compromise: Fighting for Long-Term Care Residents
When state government economic mandates and restrictions hit Texas, citizens organized and fought for their loved ones isolated in nursing homes. In a relatively short amount of time, they’ve made a difference. Among those most affected from last year’s shutdowns and...
Only Fighters Win Fights
When the Texas Legislature was considering a ban on dismemberment abortions back in 2017, lawmakers were urged to oppose the legislation by all the usual suspects—but also by a “pro-life” group. Their excuse was that they didn’t think it was a fight Texas could win....
ANALYSIS: Cowardice Is a Killer
When the Texas Legislature was considering a ban on dismemberment abortions back in 2017, lawmakers were urged to oppose the legislation by all the usual suspects – including also a “pro-life” group that didn’t want Texas engaged in the fight. In a hyperbolic memo...
Serving Two Masters
It’s in the Gospel of Matthew where we find Jesus’ wise admonition that “No one can serve two masters.” Practical experience shows us that no matter how hard we try, it is always true—and it is especially true in politics. Not a day goes by, it seems, in which I don’t...
Tucker: Our ‘Sasquatch-in-Chief’
I’m willing to wager you missed or ignored the 5,000-word profile of Governor Greg Abbott published by Politico last week. Let me give you the best bits. First, Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller comes through as only he can, calling Abbott a “Sasquatch,” a recluse,...
Francis: Our State-Sponsored Religion
I’m just going to come out and say it: Leftism is every bit as much a religion as Christianity, Judaism, or Buddhism. It is one of the fastest-growing, too, and for one very good reason: It has become essentially state-sponsored. I am well aware there will be an...
ANALYSIS: Texas Democrats Cannot Even Do Publicity Stunts Right
No one in Texas was gripped by a filibuster staged Wednesday night by a Democrat member of the Texas Senate, Carol Alvarado of Dallas. Her performance perfectly encapsulates the miserable state of Texas Democrats: meaningless and uncreative obstruction. It also...
Dickson: Leona Becomes 32nd City in Texas to Outlaw Abortion
Leona (population 175), a small city 175 miles northeast of Austin and known for having some of the biggest steaks in Texas, has become the 32nd city in Texas to pass an enforceable ordinance outlawing abortion. It's also the 35th city in the nation to do so. “As a...