Commentary
What Olympic Hockey can Teach about Inherited Patriotism
My sister won’t stop crying while watching hockey. Like many fans, she becomes so invested that we have to watch games at home lest she get too rowdy at a bar. Rowdiness is a quality much celebrated in sports and is equally…
In Defense of the ‘-maxxers’—and men in general
The virality of “looksmaxxing” by Kick-streamer Clavicular has escaped into mainstream culture. And with it, the vitalist-aesthetic has infected our world. You can be “healthmaxxing” by choosing a whole foods diet. The…
Connecting History to Students’ Daily Lives
What students are missing is the most important part: how world history connects directly to their daily lives. Texas is about to change that. The new proposed social studies standards—thoughtfully drafted by content advisors…
The truth about Mexico’s cartel wars
To understand the latest disturbing spasm of violence in Mexico, it helps to go back six years to an ultra-wealthy colonia called Lomas de Chapultepec, near the heart of Mexico City. Lomas de Chapultepec is protected, partly…
Winners & Losers: The Fight for Western Civilization (and beating Canada)
Every Friday morning, I join the Cardle & Woolley Show on Talk 1370 Radio in Austin to announce the week’s Winners & Losers. Next week you can join us at the Texas Public Policy Foundation for Winners and Losers LIVE.…
Hochul continues to bribe Big Health with reckless Medicaid spending
For the fourth year in a row, Gov. Kathy Hochul has used the word “unsustainable” to describe her own Medicaid budget. Give her credit for honesty — but not sound fiscal management. Over the four annual budgets on her watch,…
Cartel and Chinese Drones Demand Immediate FAA Action
The Border Patrol and the military need clear authority to deploy counter-drone systems in sensitive areas without endless FAA vetoes. Drones are increasingly violating American airspace. We know that tens of thousands of…
Assessing Tax Trends in the City of Arlington
Does history suggest that property taxes are too high in the city of Arlington? And, if so, have local decision-makers actively helped or hurt the situation? To help answer these questions, let’s review the city’s 2024…
Assessing Tax Trends in the City of Austin
Does history suggest that property taxes are too high in the city of Austin? And, if so, have local decision-makers actively helped or hurt the situation? To help answer these questions, let’s review the city’s 2024 Annual…
‘Prove it’ isn’t an insult. It’s a standard.
Trust needs guardrails. The SAVE Act promotes straightforward verification that most voters already support. President Donald Trump last Friday night took to Truth Social to reiterate his support for voter ID and proof of…
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