Commentary
The Latino Shift: How Pastors and Grassroots Efforts Turned the Tide in Texas
Driven by a desire for change that aligns with their faith and values, Latino voters are increasingly voting based on issues rather than party loyalty.
Texas Universities Need to (Strategically) Plan for Success
Texas cannot simply ban its way to good education. It must also strategically plan to provide a better vision of an educated citizen.
Amarillo Becomes First Texas City to Reject a ‘Sanctuary for the Unborn’ Ordinance on Ballot
Despite the defeat of Prop A, the effort to end abortion trafficking in Amarillo is far from over.
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Commentary Archive
Bovard: Progressive Figures Work Hand-in-Hand With Social Media to Silence Opponents
Just months after Facebook retaliated against the government of Australia by effectively canceling the flow of the country’s information, the company is at it again – this time, wielding its outsized power to shield progressive political figures from public criticism....
Sullivan: 18 Minutes For Liberty
On April 21, 1836, the independence that had been hastily declared some eight weeks earlier was decisively achieved on the fields of San Jacinto. It might not have been. There were those who wanted to continue fleeing the massive Mexican army in search of a better...
Truth In Context
Not a day goes by in which I don’t get bulk emails and text messages from someone passing on information they know isn’t completely accurate but send it anyway hoping it will shock people into action. That’s not fair to anyone. As co-laborers in the fight for liberty,...
Jill Glover: Advocate for the People
“That’s what matters to me. I desperately want the Republican voters’ voices to be heard in Austin.” As many Texans become more concerned about the direction of the state and nation, they can find a valuable resource and advocate in North Texas activist Jill Glover....
McDonald: The Evil That Lurks on the Texas House’s Fast-Track Calendar
On Friday, the Texas House passed its first “Local and Consent” Calendar of the 87th Legislative Session. While important Republican priorities languish in committee, 52 measures were selected for the House’s fast track, where bills are passed in a matter of moments,...
Don’t Aid The Enemy
It seems there are some conservatives who suffer from an unfortunate desire to be applauded by the left. While it is tiresome to see ostensibly right-thinking men and women prop up leftwing news outlets as guests and commentators, it is downright disgusting when they...
Surrounded by Beauty
It’s not something we generally think about, but Israel rests at roughly the same distance from the equator as Texas. Jerusalem itself is on the 31st northern parallel – in line with the Texas cities of Odessa, Hemphill, Waco, and San Saba. That generally doesn’t mean...
Embracing Our Responsibility
A self-governing people must be eternally vigilant. The first three words of our Constitution make it clear who is supposed to be in charge: “We the people.” Without the citizens taking an active and engaged role in civic life, the notion of self-governance collapses....
Commentary: Texans Can’t Afford Healthcare, Price Transparency Is a Start
Cities across Texas are witnessing some of the country’s fastest growth. Austin has been dubbed an innovation hub and the “new Silicon Valley.” Healthcare innovation is no exception. New business models are rising, hoping to introduce affordability and a...