Commentary
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.
Texas Needs a Law to Protect Texas Land
We simply can’t let the CCP keep winning in Texas, and we can’t let them take over our land.
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Commentary Archive
ANALYSIS: Is ‘Liberal Lyle’ Preparing to Challenge Dan Patrick?
San Antonio Republican Lyle Larson is catching heat for being the only Republican to vote against a motion issuing arrest warrants for Democrats who have obstructed legislative business by hiding from the “call” of the chamber. Yet, “Liberal Lyle”—as Gov. Greg Abbott...
Two-Card Monte?
Every day we are treated to relentless messaging around the fight between the Elephants and the Donkeys. We must be invested in that fight, we are told, and that fight alone. We have to choose one of those sides. An old street hustle is three-card monte, in which the...
Dickson: Eastland Becomes 31st City in Texas to Outlaw Abortion
On Wednesday, August 5, the city commission of Eastland, Texas (pop. 3,970), passed an enforceable ordinance outlawing abortion within their city limits, joining the growing number of sanctuary cities for the unborn. The unanimous 5-0 vote by the commission was the...
Fighting Honorably, In Context
As the saying goes, “Context is king.” Nowhere have I seen that so practically displayed as in Israel, where passages from the Bible spring to life in the context of their physical locations. Nagging questions get answered with a glance and a footstep. Few biblical...
Dickson: Eastland Votes to Move Forward to Outlaw Abortion, While Edinburg Abandons Pursuit
On Monday, July 19, Eastland's city hall was packed, with standing room only, as the city commissioners voted 4-0 on a first reading to pass an enforceable ordinance outlawing abortion. In order to go into effect, the ordinance will need to survive one final vote at...
Choosing Sides
William Travis famously drew a line in the sand, asking his fellow Alamo defenders to join him in putting their lives on the line for liberty in Texas. When it comes to choosing a side in an important debate, most politicians prefer to hang back and see where the...
Bovard: Biden Administration Admits to Helping Control What You’re Allowed to Know
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki last week made a startling revelation from the White House press podium: that the major social media platforms take direction from the government in deciding what content to suppress, amplify, or remove. On Thursday, Psaki...
Stepping Forward In Faith
Along the Jordan River, between the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea, are the plains of Jericho – the mound of the ancient city and its ruins are visible for all to see. But for today I don’t want to look at Jericho; we can discuss that place another time. (And those...
Cindi Castilla: Preserving the Gift of Liberty
As citizens across the state and nation continue to face threats from government, Dallas citizen Cindi Castilla has taken action to help protect and preserve our rare gift of freedom. “I’ve always known [being engaged with government] was important because I was...