Category: Commentary

July 2, 2026 Commentary

250 Years of Liberty – Part III: Freedom Requires Virtue

As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence, Part III of 250 Years of Liberty explores the timeless truth that freedom requires virtue. Discover why the Founding Fathers believed the Constitution alone could not preserve liberty, and how civic virtue, personal responsibility, strong families, and engaged communities remain essential to sustaining the American experiment and the constitutional republic nearly 250 years later.

5 min

July 1, 2026 Commentary

250 Years of Liberty – Part II: Why the Founders Distrusted Power

As America approaches the 250th anniversary of its independence, Part II of 250 Years of Liberty explores why the Founding Fathers intentionally limited government power through the United States Constitution. Discover how separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, and the rule of law were designed to protect individual liberty—and why these constitutional principles remain essential to preserving the American republic nearly 250 years later.

6 min

June 30, 2026 Commentary

250 Years of Liberty – Part I: The Idea That Changed the World

As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence, we reflect on the revolutionary ideas that changed history. In Part I of our '250 Years of Liberty' series, we explore the Declaration of Independence, the founding principles of the American republic, and why the United States remains the world's greatest experiment in self-government. Discover how the Founders' vision of individual liberty, natural rights, and government by the consent of the governed continues to shape America 250 years later.

6 min

June 26, 2026 Commentary

Some Dreams Are Worth Finishing

After years on my bucket list, my brother and I finally went skydiving on Father's Day to fulfill a dream our late mother always hoped to share with us. From breathtaking sunset views over the Texas countryside to honoring a promise that outlived her, this is the story behind one unforgettable jump.

5 min

June 8, 2026 Commentary

When “Protect the Children” Becomes a Trojan Horse for Government Control

Conservatives are increasingly backing social media bans, app store restrictions, and age-verification mandates in the name of protecting children. But these policies risk replacing parents with government, expanding digital ID systems, and threatening online speech, privacy, and free expression.

5 min

June 6, 2026 Commentary

Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Courage: Reflecting on D-Day

On June 6, 1944, ordinary men did extraordinary things in defense of freedom. This D-Day reflection honors the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of the Allied soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy, changed the tide of World War II, and helped preserve Western civilization for future generations.

6 min

June 4, 2026 Commentary

Killdozer Day and the Fragile Line Between Liberty & Desperation

Killdozer Day is often remembered as a symbol of rebellion against government overreach, but its deeper lesson is about liberty, property rights, due process, and the dangers of citizens losing faith in peaceful remedies. The story of Marvin Heemeyer and Granby, Colorado, should not be treated as a celebration of destruction, but as a warning about what happens when local government power appears arbitrary, unaccountable, and disconnected from the people it governs.

6 min

May 29, 2026 Commentary

When Conservatives Abandon Free Enterprise

As Texas conservatives debate data centers, the real test is whether they will defend free enterprise even when a project becomes politically unpopular.

5 min

May 29, 2026 Commentary

When Child Protection Becomes Internet Control

As lawmakers increasingly justify internet regulation in the name of child protection, conservatives should be careful not to trade parental authority for government control. From app store age verification laws to social media bans for minors, the growing push for state-managed online access raises serious concerns about privacy, free speech, data security, and the proper role of government.

6 min

May 22, 2026 Commentary

The Right’s Strange Romance With Monarchy

As America marks 250 years since declaring independence from monarchy, some on the populist right are flirting with the idea that the American experiment has failed. But calls for a king, Caesar, or centralized strongman are not a return to Christian order. They are a rejection of liberty, federalism, self-government, and the founding principles that made America worth preserving.

23 min