In the wake of the constant war to find a new Speaker of the House, one thing has been made clear: the Republican Party is in trouble. Once lauded as the Party that always got its voting members in...
Opinion: Secure the Border & Encourage Cooperation
In response to the recent killing and kidnapping of U.S. citizens, many warmongers are rallying behind calls for military action, bombings, and war in Mexico. The situation on our border is dire,...
By Don Huffines | Apr 7, 2023
Opinion: The Fight for McKinney’s Schools
McKinney, Texas is beautiful city with a small-town vibe north of Dallas. The city retains its classic Texas aesthetic: friendly residents are likely to be found wearing cowboy hats and boots,...
By Martha Dunson | Apr 6, 2023
Opinion: Are We Preparing Texas Children for Success?
As a proud member of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE), I'm deeply committed to ensuring that our children receive the highest quality education possible – but unfortunately, many Texas ISDs...
By Julie Pickren | Apr 5, 2023
Opinion: Politics Makes Banking Unstable
Is fractional-reserve banking inherently unstable? Over at National Review, Edwin Burton, a visiting economics professor at the University of Virginia, argues that the “mismatch between the maturity...
Opinion: Why We Need to Ban ChatGPT in Elementary Schools
An Interview with Best-Selling Author and Educational Innovator, Mindy Bingham The use of artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT and Bard has sparked concerns about plagiarism in high school and...
Opinion: Protecting Our Youth From Violent Predators
As youth, we should feel that we can conquer anything; we should think that the world is our oyster and that obtaining everything within our reach is yet before us. As a youth, destiny with so many...
Opinion: How GCISD Is the Blueprint for What’s Possible
For too long, conservative November voters have failed to engage in their local elections and have allowed others to dictate the character and priorities of our schools. I get it. You’ve been busy...
Opinion: Declaring War on Drugs, A Pathetic Refrain
If another country were to blame for killing over a hundred thousand Americans every year, wouldn’t that be considered more than enough provocation to declare war on those responsible? The United...
By Bob Weir | Mar 23, 2023
Opinion: No More Silent Tears
Men are victims too; break the silence. When we hear of someone being abused, we are accustomed to assuming that the victims are children, women, and the elderly; we never think of men who are abuse...
Opinion: PUC Offering Texans Energy Experiment
For the second February in recent memory, a chilling winter storm rolled through our state. In North Texas – my home – some businesses closed and roads were messy, but the lights stayed on as they...
By Zack Abnet | Mar 16, 2023
Opinion: A Policeman’s Life Is Not a Happy One
When I look at the news today and see the way police are being vilified by left wing America-haters like Antifa and Black Thugs Matter, I think back to the New York Police Academy, where I trained...
By Bob Weir | Mar 13, 2023
Opinion: Supply-Side Inflation Doesn’t Fit the Facts
Prominent Democrats are doubling down on the supply-side inflation narrative. At the semiannual monetary-policy report to Congress, there was a concerted effort to portray ongoing inflation as...
Opinion: When Power Fails, Landlines Prevail
The recent snowstorm that ravaged Texas has opened my eyes to the critical need for reliable phone service, particularly for our most vulnerable populations. I was one of the lucky ones who managed...
Opinion: Education for a Changing World
Our world has changed radically over the past two hundred years. Our education system has not. The foundation for our current Western education system was designed for a very different time, one...
By Justin Bean | Mar 6, 2023
Opinion: Are We Headed to Open Range?
In the 2004 movie, “Open Range” starring Robert Duvall and Kevin Costner, the heroes are two cattlemen who seek justice for their friend’s killing at the hands of a local land owner, bully, and...
Opinion: There’s Nothing Equitable About Equity
The term “equity” has been bandied about by the left as the new version of equality. A basic definition of equality is a system that provides the same opportunities to everyone, irrespective of...
By Bob Weir | Feb 27, 2023
Opinion: Intensive Outpatient Therapy
Intensive Outpatient Therapy: A More Accessible Option for Addiction Treatment Substance use disorder (SUD) is a widespread problem in Texas, affecting over 11 million people and their families from...
Opinion: Terrorist Bombing in Pakistan
Just recently another horrific Terrorist attack - this time in Pakistan as a Terrorist blew himself up killing innocent people. Is there a method behind this madness? Is there a rational explanation...
Opinion: The Energy Supply Challenge
It’s February 1st as this is being written. The Metroplex is under a Winter Storm Warning with temperatures below freezing. Almost everything is covered in ice. The streets are almost empty. There...
Opinion: God Works in Mysterious Ways
We hear a lot about road rage these days as the complexities of life cause stress and anger that often result in deadly consequences. Recently, during a Bible study session at my home, a friend,...
By Bob Weir | Feb 8, 2023
