Sen. Kamala Harris, the Cancel Culture Cop

Joe Biden would rather sate the appetites of his party's culture warriors than unite a divided nation. That's the central lesson from his choice of Sen. Kamala Harris as a running mate.

Not as ‘Hot’ as We Thought…

Americans have fallen into a crevice of sloppiness with usage of the word “hot,” and it has nothing to do with 100-plus degree days. Indeed, “hot” has become a handy word for descriptions that don’t involve thermometers. “Hot” describes fast cars, stolen property and well-sculpted bodies….

Anti-Racist Racists

Black Lives Matter protests led many people to want to do something useful to reduce racial injustice. Racial justice groups are being flooded with money. Big companies made multimillion-dollar donations. "Bad idea," says Black radio host Larry Elder in my new video. "It is condescending...

Texas Press Association Capital Highlights

Instead of No. 2 pencils, PPEs top back-to-school list Back-to-school lists aren’t the same this year. Gov. Greg Abbott talked last week about why the state is stockpiling personal protective equipment.

Views From Panhandle Editors

I went to the doctor last Thursday expecting a diagnosis ranging from late-onset neck acne to an aneurism. Not being in the construction business, or having slightest clue of how to work a nail gun, when my doctor told me I had the shingles, I told him I didn’t even have a place to store them.

More Juice!

Was the power on in your house this morning? If so, thank fossil fuels! A few parts of America do get energy from other sources. Washington state has fast-flowing rivers that allow Washingtonians to get most of their electricity from hydroelectric power.

On the Matter of ‘Making It’…

Wedged in my mind’s recesses are these eight simple words: “If you can make it there, go back.” They’re easy enough to understand, but application is a whole ‘nuther thing. These words captioned a cartoon a while back. It was drawn to warn folks relocating to New York City….

On Your Payroll

President Donald Trump, 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.

Flawed Men, Perhaps, But Great Deeds

The danger of erecting monuments to men is that they all stand on clay feet. Many Americans who have long been admired as geniuses or heroes are now under unforgiving scrutiny for offenses that might disqualify them for public honor. Few are passing muster. And no wonder.

Texas Press Association Capital Highlights

COVID-19 surge in nursing homes worries editor Thank you for all the well wishes after my first “Capital Highlights” column last week. I also appreciate the emails suggesting topics of high interest .