private property rights

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July 17, 2026 Commentary

Private Property Rights Don’t End Because the Buyer Is Unpopular

As debate over Texas data centers grows, so do calls for moratoriums and local veto power. But should private property rights depend on who wants to buy the land? We examine why conservatives should defend objective rules, neighboring property rights, and free enterprise without abandoning fundamental property rights.

5 min
July 6, 2026 Commentary

First Principles: Part I – What Do Conservatives Even Stand For?

What do conservatives truly stand for? Explore the founding principles of American conservatism, constitutional government, liberty, and why first principles matter more than the political issue of the day.

3 min
July 3, 2026 250 Years of Liberty

250 Years of Liberty – Part IV: Why the American Experiment Still Works

As America commemorates the 250th anniversary of its independence, Part IV of 250 Years of Liberty explores why the American experiment has endured through war, economic hardship, political division, and social change. Discover how the Constitution, federalism, free enterprise, the rule of law, and the resilience of ordinary citizens have enabled the United States to adapt, reform, and preserve liberty for nearly two and a half centuries.

5 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
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