Commentary
Red states need to take action before it’s too late
Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez (D) recently said the quiet part out loud: If Democrats regain power, they intend to “melt ICE” and “dismantle the Department of Homeland Security.” Not reform. Not recalibrate. Dismantle. At this…
Greg Abbott gets it: The Constitution isn’t a shield to protect radical Islamists
Should Texas taxpayers be forced to fund institutions with connections to radical Islamist networks? They will if certain activist groups have their way. In a letter sent to the Texas Attorney General last year, acting…
Winners & Losers: Social Media Victory, Talarico, New Migration Date + Podcast with William Inboden
Every Friday morning, I join the Cardle & Woolley Show on Talk1370 Radio in Austin to announce the week’s Winners & Losers. There was an overnight deal in the Senate to fund most of the Department of Homeland…
The federal machine-gun ban rests on a dangerous constitutional theory
Think back to fourth-grade American history. We learned why the Articles of Confederation failed and why the Constitution replaced them. One major problem was that states struggled to trade with one another and often tried to…
Taxes are High. Local Spending is to Blame.
Over the last few months, local property taxes have been described as: “steep,” “burdensome,” “stressful,” “too high,” and “out-of-control.” Yet despite these sharp (and accurate!) criticisms of Texas’ property tax, many …
In the Fog of War, What Can We Know about Iran Conflict?
The entire Iran war debate can really boil down to one question: What are we doing there? Our elected officials have offered scattered opinions while leaks to the mainstream and alternative media continue to paint…
Study: K-12 Grade Inflation Making American Kids Dumber, Costing Them Millions
When teachers inflate grades — giving higher marks than students’ actual performance warrants — the effects ripple far beyond the classroom. Increasingly widespread high school grade inflation can cost students more than…
The Left Hid César Chávez’s Rapes And Turned Him Into A Saint
When I was in college, I passed the César Chávez statue every day on my walk to class at the University of Texas. Now, César Chávez is the name of the road I take to work. For years, Chávez was presented as the figurehead for…
Winners & Losers: Europe Finally Gets Strait & History Changes for Chavez
Every Friday morning I join the Cardle & Woolley Show on Talk1370 Radio in Austin to announce the week’s Winners & Losers. In a weekend with long lines at every airport and record heat predicted, here’s who made the…
Which Local Governments Rely Most Heavily on Nonvoter-Approved Debt?
The Certificates of Obligation Act of 1971 allows certain governmental entities—like cities, counties, and select special districts—to go into debt without voter approval for the purpose of funding public projects, including …
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