Rethinking the West's Approach to Water

from The Colorado Springs Gazette What if we started putting more water into the Colorado River basin instead of ratcheting down ever further how much is taken out of it? Increase supply, in other words, instead of futilely trying to curb demand.

On Your Payroll

President Joe Biden, 1600 Pennsylvania, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20500 (202) 456-1414. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Russell Senate Office Bulding 404, Washington, D.C. 20510. (202) 224-5922. Dallas office: LB 606, 10440 North Central Expressway, Suite 1160, Dallas, TX 75231-2223. (214) 599-8749. U.S. Sen.

Obama Propaganda

by John Stossel Netflix is paying Barack and Michelle Obama millions of dollars to produce shows for them. The latest Obama documentary series is 'The G Word.' 'G' for government. As Netflix documentaries go, this one is remarkably stupid. It's big-government propaganda.

Capital Highlights

Early voting begins Oct. 24 Early voting in the Nov. 8 general election begins Oct. 24 and runs through Nov. 4. Applications for voting by mail must be received by Oct. 28, according to the secretary of state’s office.

Truman Walks In, Hamilton Moves Out

by Jamie Stiehm Bye, Alexander Hamilton, you're out. Harry Truman, you're in. The gorgeous Capitol Rotunda statues are so heavy that if one arrives, one must go. Presidents take precedent in our history's most sacred space. Now under the dome, a new statue of the 33rd president just moved in.

The Idle American

When my aged Uncle Mort tells a story that is not “truth-proofed,” it merely means he heard it somewhere, and details may be accurate—or, more likely— figments of his imagination. Herewith is his most current tale.

Twitter Secrets

I love Twitter. I love it because when I joined, I 'followed' people, so I get to learn what they think. I also learn what the crowd thinks, and sometimes I get breaking news. Hooray for Twitter. I also hate Twitter. After I read my Twitter feed, I often feel disgusted with myself.

Capital Highlights

Texans urged to get flu shot Flu season is underway, and health officials are urging Texans to get their vaccinations as soon as possible, since it takes about two weeks for the shot to take effect.

Hurricane Myths

Hurricane Ian is gone, but the media's myths about hurricanes live on. Reporters say the federal govmust direct disaster response, as if only the feds have the knowledge and money to do it. 'Debate is already growing about how big federal aid must be,' says CNN. Why?!

The Idle American

Uncle Mort refuses to give in to what he thinks leads many folks to early graves. He says he’ll resort to extreme measures to avoid falling into a trap he calls “terminal boredom.” Mort finds much to merit his attention on his little spread down in the thicket.