There currently is much discussion about the state of the Social Security System. Some are advocating radical change such as privatization of the system. These calls are met with concern that nothing like that has ever been done. Even if we ignore the success of other countries that have privatized this remnant of paternalist government, we need to look no further than the Texas coast for an example of successful privatization.
Sanctuary Stubbornness
Governor Greg Abbott’s push to hold Texas cities accountable for sanctuary policies protects Texans and the rule of law in a state grappling with the consequences of a broken federal immigration system. At the center of this debate is Senate Bill 4 (SB 4), the 2017 law designed to ensure that local governments do not...