Foreign Policy

What’s At Stake in Mexico’s Upcoming 2027 Elections

Mexico’s 2027 midterm elections will constitute the most consequential political contest since the 2024 presidential election. Beyond the routine renewal of public offices, these elections will serve as a national referendum on the governing project of Morena and will determine whether opposition forces can preserve the territorial strongholds necessary to rebuild a competitive national alternative...

July 21, 2026

Islamism

Texas Islamist Charter School Funded With $75 Million of State Monies

In March, the Texas Scorecard reported that the Texas Education Agency was investigating the Manara Academy District, a charter school system. An agency spokesman confirmed “an open investigation … examining district-level systems, practices and compliance related to allegations concerning prohibited use of instructional materials and classroom activities.” The investigation is welcome. New research indicates that...

July 17, 2026

Higher Education

The Sons of Liberty to DEI – Universities and Our Freedom

On July 4, I stood at the site of the Boston Massacre, in front of the Old Massachusetts State House, and heard the Declaration of Independence read from the same balcony where it was first read 250 years ago. Standing on the streets where it all started, I pondered the miracle of those first patriots...

July 17, 2026

Economy

CNBC: ‘Best States To Live In’ Mutilate Kids, Free Criminals, Take All Your Money

CNBC wants you to believe states run by Democrats are the best to live in. But they rigged the data. The headline on CNBC’s shiny new 2026 list screams, “Best States to Live In,” complete with glossy profiles of high-“inclusiveness” northern enclaves. Don’t be fooled. This isn’t an objective guide for families seeking opportunity and security. It’s...

July 17, 2026

Economy

Bringing Down the House (Price)

A decade ago, the typical Texas home value was about $181,000. Today, it’s ballooned to around $302,000. As home prices increase so too does the barrier to entry get higher. A recent study estimates it would take 7 years for a median-income Texas household to save up for a 20% down payment. But you don’t...

July 16, 2026

Criminal Justice

West Virginia can reduce recidivism — Virginia shows how

For decades, America’s response to crime has largely been measured by the number of prison beds it could fill. Politicians competed to be “tough on crime,” while correctional systems focused on punishment rather than rehabilitation. Yet, despite spending billions of taxpayer dollars on incarceration, many states continue to struggle with high recidivism rates and revolving...

July 16, 2026

Election Integrity

Proof of Citizenship Isn’t Enough. Just Ask New Jersey.

In a Truth Social post last week, President Donald Trump renewed his push for the SAVE America Act, once again arguing that proof of citizenship and voter identification are essential to protecting our elections. New Jersey is proving his point. Election integrity is about more than verifying who can vote. It also requires accurate voter...

July 16, 2026

Local Government

Austin ISD’s Budget Narrative Contradicted by Administrative Excess

By its own account, “Austin ISD is navigating a difficult budget season,” with district officials recently approving a 2026-27 budget containing “nearly $186 million in spending reductions.” What led to this unfortunate occasion was almost entirely out of the district’s control, according to the sitting superintendent.   Last month, he publicly stated:  “Over the past seven years, Austin ISD has...

July 15, 2026

Economy

Don’t Fence Me In: Rural Ranchers Face Mounting Challenges

Editor’s Note: This is the latest part of a series on rural Texas and the challenges that rural Texans face. Over the next year, the Associated News Service will delve into the issues facing the Lone Star State’s 177 (out of 254) rural counties. SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas — Katie Koon says she didn’t stand a...

July 14, 2026

Election Integrity

Democrats’ Maine mess puts insiders back in charge

The Graham Platner debacle raises a larger election-integrity question: Do voters still decide, or do parties reclaim power when elections get messy? “Inclusive.” “Representative.” “Transparent.” That is how Maine Democratic Party Chair Charlie Dingman describes the process for selecting a new Democratic nominee following Graham Platner’s withdrawal from the race. Those are worthy goals. However,...

July 14, 2026

Border Security

Millions More People. Millions Fewer Affordable Homes.

Homeownership has long been one of the defining features of the American dream. For many young families today, it feels increasingly out of reach. While policymakers have spent years debating interest rates and zoning reform, they have largely ignored one of the biggest demand shocks in modern American history. According to a report from the Federal Reserve...

July 13, 2026

Criminal Justice

It’s Time For Feds To Give Non-Violent Offenders A Second Chance

When President Donald Trump appointed Alice Marie Johnson as his pardon czar, he sent a clear message to the nation: Accountability and second chances are not mutually exclusive. Our Founders understood this principle, and as America celebrates its 250th birthday, Congress has an opportunity to put it into action. Congress should advance legislation creating an...

July 10, 2026