Commentary
Cartels are now ‘unlawful combatants.’ About time.
For decades, the US fought crime while the cartels fought war. Trump’s designation ends the fantasy and gives America the legal authority to strike back — hard. President Donald Trump has finally named the enemy: Mexican drug…
Winners & Losers: Shut Down, but not Out
Every Friday morning, I join the Cardle & Woolley Show on 1370 Talk Radio in Austin to announce the week’s Winners & Losers. As we begin October, the Democrats have shut down the government, which is never great news.…
The Missing Adversary: Why CPS Hearings Blur Advocacy and Routine
This week, I took one of my colleagues to family court. We wanted to better understand the system that processes thousands of cases each year. These courts are designed to protect children and families, but what we witnessed…
From Woke to Warrior: Reclaiming the Mission of the U.S. Military
After Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s speech to senior commanders on military fitness and standards, my social media accounts lit up. One representative comment went like this: “Hegseth said we’re going back to gender roll…
Better Healthcare Options Are Here
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) has opened up opportunities for better medical care at a fraction of the cost. But now, opponents of healthcare reforms—people who want everyone to be on a singular government system—are…
Cool, Clear Water: For the Future of Texas
Water is critical to ensure a prosperous future for Texas. That’s a statement that virtually no one disagrees with. Water satisfies thirsty communities, fuels industry, powers next generation technologies, sustains reliable…
Let’s teach our kids why America is worth fighting for
Education chief meets with 40+ groups as polling shows 93% of Americans think citizens lack basic civic knowledge. On Sept. 17, in Washington, D.C., a coalition of more than 40 groups gathered with U.S. Secretary of Education…
Texas A&M Failed to Report $100 Million in Qatari Funds—By Hiding Behind a Loophole
Texas A&M University has quietly benefited from over $100 million in research funding from Qatar through its Texas Engineering Experiment Station (TEES), without disclosing it as required under federal law. The…
Charlie Kirk Change the World—and Changed Me
I’ll never forget where I was when news broke that Charlie Kirk had been shot. I was in a meeting with a group of colleagues when a peer to my right announced the horrific news. Each of us began to scroll deeper and deeper…
Harris County Strikes Out – Texas Public Policy Foundation
On August 26th, 2025, the Harris County Commissioners’ Court held a public hearing to discuss various agenda items, including one highly questionable expenditure that spurred a great deal of controversy. In fact, the public’s…
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