The Texas GOP's commitment problem
The problems facing the Republican Party on issues like gay marriage aren't unique to Texas, but they're particularly pronounced here. Polling data and the party's long run of success in Texas explain why.
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Strike down Texas' new abortion rules
Politicians painted House Bill 2 as an effort to make abortion safer. The reality Texas women face today has exposed those claims for what they are: deceptive tactics that will ban abortion for most Texans and make women's health care less safe.
Uphold Texas' new abortion rules
Under Texas' new abortion law, women who opt for the procedure will receive a significantly higher standard of care. That's why pro-life groups like ours support House Bill 2.
High-tech learning is no easy A
Too many students today think innovations in higher education, like online courses, are meant to make learning easy. Nothing could be further from the truth. Students must live up to their end of the bargain.
How UT got it right on sexual assault
By fostering a culture of accountability that treats victims' experiences as crimes rather than misunderstandings, the University of Texas at Austin is setting a strong example.
A rancher on the border of fear and compassion
I admit that my views about immigration are complicated — influenced by tragedy and terror. But I know that we fear what we don't understand. And we as Americans must now seek to understand.
What history can teach us about the border crisis
The deployment of National Guard troops to the border was the right decision, and I have complete faith in our military forces. But as border woes mount, we must remember the lessons of the past.
Why your candidate is corrupt and mine isn't
Accusations of political corruption crop up in nearly every high-profile election, but polling reveals why these attacks often miss the spotlight and fail to change minds.
Houston should say no to Uber and Lyft
The Houston City Council should vote down the proposed overhaul of vehicle-for-hire regulations for one simple reason: equality. The taxi industry is ready for competition. But regulating only us isn't fair.
Houston should say yes to Uber and Lyft
Houston residents want and need more transportation options, and the city shouldn't stand in the way of more competition, better technology and more efficient service — not to mention job creation.
How to solve the Texas traffic problem
It’s clear that Washington is the wrong place to look for help with our transportation problems. We must take matters into our own hands, and voting for Proposition 1 in November is just the first step.
Living in two worlds as a black educator
As an African-American educator in Texas public schools, I’ve been viewed as both a token and a savior. Only when we start to look beyond teaching professionals’ race will we be able to do the same for students.
The case for compassion at the border
Our immigration system is overwhelmed and needs to be fixed, but is there no place for mercy? People who just want a safe place to work and raise their families aren't a threat to our nation. They're an asset.
A small-business owner's recipe for reform
Call me a hypocrite, but I don't support amnesty for all. As an immigrant and owner of a successful restaurant, however, I realize that we all need a helping hand sometimes. Here's how I would change the system.
Crossing the border into 2016
Whether you consider the border crisis a humanitarian problem or a policy failure, it's also a striking reminder that Texas is already playing an outsize role in the 2016 GOP presidential race.
Where are all the Latina Republicans?
There’s not a single female Hispanic Republican in the Texas Legislature or representing the state in Congress. That's troubling, but the first step toward fixing the problem is empowering all women.
The whole family, one waiting room
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences' "One Health" approach is reimagining human and animal health care in Texas.
We can do better, Gov. Perry
We can follow our conscience and calmly accept the migrant children on the border in their hour of need. Or we can do what the governor has done: sensationalize a humanitarian crisis and prey on fears.
A redistricting case about more than redistricting
There’s little doubt that Texas' ongoing redistricting fight — which went to trial in San Antonio last week — will make law in a number of key ways. But it also has much bigger implications for voting rights advocates across the nation.
The heartbreak of being a teacher in Texas
Like many Texas teachers, I love my work and my students, but time demands, low pay and standardized testing are taking a heavy toll. In August, I'll return for my fifth year in the classroom, but it may be my last.