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Fighting Is What Counts

There was no difference between July 3, 1776, and ‪July 5.‬ By all appearances, the American colonies were no more free, no more independent. The governing structures were not different. So what makes the Fourth of July so special? Consider this. We do not celebrate...

Two Recordings and Some Cocaine

One year ago, I pulled back the cover on the cronyism and corruption that pervades Austin and the highest levels of the Republican Party. In revealing a corrupt offer House Speaker Dennis Bonnen presented to me at a private meeting, I hoped the GOP would clean house –...

Commentary: Donald Trump Right to Suspend Guest Worker Visas

The Trump administration announced Monday executive and regulatory action that will suspend guest worker visas through the end of the year and permanently end the exploitation of the H-1B visa system. Together, these actions go further than any administration in...

Commentary: Bryan and College Station, A Tale of Two Cities

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” At least that’s how I felt watching my local government this month. College Station demonstrated a good start to addressing the virus’ effect on local revenue through budget mitigation strategies that saved the...

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Commentary: Stories From the Dark Side of COVID-19

As a leader in a conservative grassroots organization, people often contact me for advice or direction on an issue or concern. It’s one of the rewarding aspects of volunteer activism. Recently, a woman contacted me about the suffering she has observed in nursing homes...

Blog: Stop Making the Same Mistake With the Supreme Court

With the latest string of blows to our liberties by the U.S. Supreme Court, freedom-minded citizens must admit what we’re doing is not working. We need to tell Republicans that giving them the White House and the Senate to appoint judges is not going to cut it...