Editorials

Syracuse University divested of wisdom

Syracuse University alumni are new additions to the lengthening list of persons who can stop contributing to their…

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Being poor isn’t just being broke

There’s something very profound in a new report from TheNew York Times — very profound, and profoundly true.…

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Real compassion means curing illness and relieving pain

Families make videos to reassure patients dealing with dementia The assisted-suicide movement is the rare self-proclaimed civil rights…

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‘Reform’ conservatives may be future of GOP

The juxtaposition of Hillary Clinton’s and Marco Rubio’s announcements for president illustrates a serious problem for American progressivism:…

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Tax Freedom Day a useful metaphor

Ready for some good news? Today is “Tax Freedom Day” in Texas — the day we stop working…

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Let free markets save polar bears

Sure, polar bears are cute — that’s why they’re conscripted in marketing campaigns from Coca-Cola to global warming.…

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Government spends our money strangely

In honor of April 15, or Tax Day, we would like to take a closer look at exactly…

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Your tax burden is more than federal

Let’s talk about taxes — no, not those taxes. Most everyone’s attention today is on federal income taxes,…

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Accountability for corruption charges

The Texas Senate has approved a bill that will move the responsibility for policing public officials out of…

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Address debt, needs before budget cuts

Texas House and Senate leaders say a budget deal is near. That’s good news — and we commend…