Commentary
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…
Winners & Losers: No Kings, New Moon & Longhorns Have a Shot
Every Friday morning, I join the Cardle & Woolley Show on Talk 1370 Radio in Austin to announce the week’s Winners & Losers. We are now officially in the second-longest government shutdown in U.S. history and the only…
How Much Will Magnolia ISD’s Bonds Really Cost?
On August 11th, 2025, Magnolia Independent School District (Magnolia ISD) ordered a bond election to be held on the uniform election date, November 4th, 2025. According to its website, Magnolia ISD is expected to exceed…
Democrats once undermined the Army. Now they undermine the nation.
Their post-Civil War ‘Redeemer’ ancestors smeared troops as despots and ‘usurpers.’ Today’s left smears ICE and Border Patrol as fascists — different century, same betrayal. America again stands on the edge of betrayal,…
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