Illegal and Wrong What to know: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has warned state agencies that using “diversity, equity and inclusion” (DEI) policies in hiring is illegal. The TPPF take: DEI has been “manipulated to push policies that expressly favor some demographic groups to the detriment of others,” the governor’s memo points out. “Texas colleges and universities are giving preferential...
State of the State What to know: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will give the “State of the State” address tonight and identify emergency items for the Legislature to take up immediately. The TPPF take: Many Texans are hopeful that property tax relief will be named as a top priority. “Gov. Abbott—and just about every Texas taxpayer—recognize the need for...
Compassion, not Confusion What to know: South Dakota has become the latest state to ban gender transition treatments for children. The TPPF take: Confused kids must be treated with compassion—and protected from the radical trans activists who are driving this narrative. “Kids are looking for something they can’t find,” pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Quentin Van Meter told TPPF recently. “They get into...
Not in Texas What to know: Gov. Greg Abbott has warned Texas state agencies that using diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the hiring process for state jobs is illegal. The TPPF take: As the governor’s office explains, DEI “has been manipulated to push policies that expressly favor some demographic groups to the detriment of others.” “DEI is not...
Vindicated What to know: Evidence continues to mount that voter ID laws don’t disenfranchise anyone—and that they improve confidence in our elections. The TPPF take: Ensuring voter eligibility is essential to the validity of election results. “When the left argued against photo voter ID, they said it was racist to make voters prove who they are,” says TPPF’s Sherry Sylvester....
Range Wars What to know: The left’s recent targeting of gas stoves (with bogus claims about childhood asthma) has ignited a new kind of range war. The TPPF take: Natural gas is so inexpensive that gas ranges cost less than half as much to operate as an electric range. “In addition to the higher costs of operation, the lowest-priced...
Protect the Vulnerable What to know: Trans activists have “occupied” the Oklahoma capitol to protest a bill that would criminalize the mutilation of children. The TPPF take: Such laws protect children at a very vulnerable time in their lives. “Researchers have known for some time that gender dysphoria does not put teens at greater risk of suicide than teens...
This Isn’t Compassion What to know: Letting the homeless die on the streets—in full view of the public, including children—isn’t compassion, a left-leaning political commentator now admits: “It is insanely cruel to watch people die on our streets and then give yourself a pat on the back because you think you did something compassionate.” The TPPF take: Failed policies...
Not Woke, Not Broke What to know: Oklahoma is the latest state to ban doing state business with investment companies that use environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles to discriminate against politically incorrect industries. The TPPF take: As Oklahoma has realized. ESG was planted in business to spread left-wing policies and ideologies outside of the democratic process. “Our...
Let Texas Lead What to know: Texas has an opportunity to lead the nation by stopping tax dollars from funding lobbyists. If the legislature acts, it would make Texas “the first state where local governments and political subdivisions are not allowed to hire contract lobbyists.” The TPPF take: Strong, new laws are needed stop the weaponization of public money....
A Feature, Not a Bug What to know: Millions of Americans have had their electricity shut off because they couldn’t pay a bill. And that’s going to keep getting worse as energy prices rise—due to Biden administration policies. The TPPF take: Currently, more than 20 million American households are struggling to pay their home energy bills. “Access to affordable,...
In the Long Run What to know: Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing principles threaten your retirement savings, economist Stephen Moore warns. The TPPF take: ESG is a scam—and in direct conflict with the free-market principles that have made the U.S. successful. “The ESG movement typically targets industries deemed politically incorrect, including fossil fuel exploration and production, as well...