Commentary
Diverting Taxpayer Dollars to Political Non-Profits is Much Worse Than You Think
In a recent investigation, the Austin American-Stateman revealed that Austin City Council member Ryan Alter has been inappropriately, and potentially illegally, transferring thousands of taxpayer dollars to advocacy…
Texas’ Top 10% Rule: A Well-Intentioned Distortion of Merit
The Declaration of Independence proclaims that “all men are created equal” and endowed with “unalienable Rights” to “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” This foundational American creed demands a meritocracy—a…
Winners & Losers: TPPF Sues Dallas, “The Rock” Soars + Halloween
Every Friday morning, I join the Cardle & Woolley Show on Talk 1370 Radio in Austin to announce the week’s Winners & Losers. Today marks Day 31 of the government shutdown and it’s been 12 days since the big heist at…
Texas sets the standard in the fight against human trafficking
Originally published in the Dallas Morning News. New legislation stiffens penalties and provides for victims. A recent police effort underscored a disturbing but resolvable truth: Human trafficking doesn’t just happen in…
The Iberian Blackout: Could It Happen in Texas?
On April 28, 2025, Spain and Portugal experienced a catastrophic blackout that left over 50 million people without power for up to 15 hours. The incident cost Spain an estimated $1.82 billion in economic output and damages.…
An Unhealthy Shutdown Strategy – Texas Public Policy Foundation
As the government shutdown continues, Democrats insist they won’t reopen the government until Republicans agree to extend the enhanced Obamacare subsidies. Reminder: these aren’t subsidies that started with the original…
Microsoft Lied To Sen. Cruz About NewsGuard, Continued Censorship Push
When Senator Ted Cruz challenged Microsoft one year ago over their funding of NewsGuard’s so-called “media literacy” program, the company claimed it had cut ties. Microsoft asserted its support was limited to a one-time 2018…
Death by a Thousand Texts: How Social Media Shackles Our Children’s Minds
George, while his intelligence was way above normal, had a little mental handicap radio in his ear. He was required by law to wear it at all times. It was tuned to a government transmitter. Every twenty seconds or so, the…
Irony Alert: Students Demand Profs Stop Handing Out Easy A’s
I never thought I’d see the day. Grading standards in college have grown so lax (nearly 50% of all college grades nationwide are A’s) that now even the students—the students!—are demanding that professors grow a spine and…
Gavin Newsom: Nepo Baby – Texas Public Policy Foundation
Editor’s note: Chuck DeVore’s essay, “Gavin Newsom: Nepo Baby,” was published in Newsmax’s print-only magazine. Here are some excerpts. California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, 57, is going to run for president. Newsom’s…
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