The kidnapping sprees that made international travel perilous for Americans back in the 1980s and 1990s have returned in force. Only this time, other governments are joining […]
Guest Editorials
Tech giants should pay for the local news they use
It’s no secret that local journalism is in deep trouble. More than two newspapers are disappearing each week, on average, and more than a fifth of Americans […]
SCOUTS skeptical about eliminating court oversight
In a rare bit of good news out of the U.S. Supreme Court, there are signs three of the court’s six conservatives are poised to join its […]
Potential abolition of morality police is not freedom
Add to the chaotic nature of street protests and heavy-handed government response that have overtaken Iran is the confusion now over if the country will be rid […]
SCOTUS should reject anti-gay website designer’s arguments
The Supreme Court last Monday heard arguments over whether business owners can refuse service to LGBT couples based on their religious objections to the would-be customers’ marriage. […]
Fewer jobs require a college degree. That’s a good thing
The U.S. job market is humming, with more than 10.7 million openings across the country and more than 1 million right here in Texas. That’s good news. […]
Bankruptcy can’t help Jones escape accountability
It’s been a busy few days for sentient scumbucket Alex Jones. Thursday, he hosted a certain rapper turned antisemitic ranter, squirming a little as his brother in […]
Need another hero like the man from Tiananmen Square
History will never forget a Chinese man who stood alone to block a line of tanks in Tiananmen Square. It was June 5, 1989, and the world […]
Toddler-proof Congress before new GOP majority takes power
Just as it’s a good idea to child-proof a home before having toddlers over for a birthday party, congressional Democrats should be doing what they can during […]
The elections are over, but foreign meddling isn’t
A top Russian oligarch and ally of Vladimir Putin openly stated his country has engaged in U.S. election meddling and would continue doing so in future elections. […]
