Facing the Facts on Gun Control

Facing the Facts on Gun Control

Part II of a two-part series. See here for Part I on conservatives and gun control. ***** Last week, I addressed the ways in which conservatives might move into the national conversation surrounding gun violence. In this post I focus on the liberal puzzle surrounding...
The United States of Texas

The United States of Texas

Today we Texans commemorate Texas’ declaration of independence from Mexico on March 2, 1836. Texans are proud of and identify with their state as do few other Americans. Our Independence is an important part of the story that binds us. On a day when Texans so proudly...
(Almost) One Second Every Day

(Almost) One Second Every Day

A few months ago I decided to try a new app called 1 Second Everyday. The concept is simple; every day you can take a couple short videos or use photos to represent something that stood out that day or marked its significance. I saw a few examples and decided that I...
The Conservative Case for Gun Control

The Conservative Case for Gun Control

Part I of a two-part series. See here for Part II on liberals and gun control. **** The horrific shooting in Parkland, Florida has reminded us again of the need for an informed, value-based discussion on gun use and ownership in this country. Instead, we are...
Budgeting Love

Budgeting Love

The Trump budget reflects American values, but betrays the American people. The US budget is incredibly complex, full of mandatory and discretionary funding for dozens of agencies. The budget also tries to respond to the needs of hundreds of millions of people. As a...