Wasted Land

by John Stossel The federal government owns about a third of America. Since we're on a path to bankruptcy, it would be smart to sell some unused property.President Donald Trump's Interior Secretary says it may be worth as much as $200 trillion.

Capital Highlights

Second special session gaveled to a close The second special session of the Texas Legislature ended last Thursday with a new congressional map, flood relief and safety measures but a stalemate on whether to ban or regulate THC.

Moral Panic?

by John Stossel 'Mental health is declining,' says psychologist Jonathan Haidt.This week his book, 'The Anxious Generation,' is number one on The New York Times bestseller list. His book has been a bestseller for more than a year.

Capital Highlights

Abbott signs redistricting bill; lawsuit challenges it Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation redrawing Texas’ congressional map on Friday. A lawsuit challenging the redrawn districts as being racially discriminatory was filed even before the bill became law.

I’m Back….

My time away from writing the last two months—for repairs, rejuvenation, reconnection and respite from the world of 24/7 care-giving— has been more than rewarding. Resulting are at least two more “R” words: Resumption and re-commitment.Truly I have missed writing weekly.

Who Will Protect the Kids?

Some parents abuse their kids.Child welfare workers are supposed to stop that to protect the kids.But bad things often happen while they watch. 'Children have a right to safety,' says Tim Keller. 'If home is a danger, we as a society have to step in and protect those children.

Capital Highlights

Redistricting bill heads to Abbott’s desk Both the Texas House and Senate have passed a middecade redistricting bill that positions the GOP to pick up five additional congressional seats next year.

A New Addiction!

I am addicted!To my phone. I check an email and before I realize it, I'm watching TikTok videos: lions fight hyenas, military dads reunite with kids, athletes do amazing things ...I look up, and an hour has passed. I've wasted time, ignored my family and friends, and accomplished nothing.

Capital Highlights

Special session ends; Dems make new demands With a quorum-breaking number of House Democrats still out of state, House Speaker Dustin Burrows, RLubbock, gaveled the first special session to an end Friday. Gov. Greg Abbott immediately called a second special session that has already convened.

My Socialist Mayor Part 2

The Socialist politicians are coming!In Minneapolis, Democratic Socialist Omar Fateh is favored to be Minneapolis' next mayor.In New York City, bettors say there's an 80% chance that socialist Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor.