Editorials

Venezuela proves socialism’s failure

Even as popular culture continues its revival of fascination with socialism, history and current events continue to disprove…

Editorials

We don’t need these militarized agencies

There’s some healthy discussion now about demilitarizing the police. This is the result of people seeing scenes from…

Editorials

Success in school depends on us all

What’s the most important thing we can do to ensure East Texas students get the most from school…

Editorials

Obama’s speech worthy of praise

President Barack Obama should be commended for his speech on Wednesday condemning the slaying of journalist James Foley.…

Editorials

School is starting, so watch for kids

Tyler school children will soon be back in school, and drivers must be alert now for school zones…

Editorials

Outlawing dissent doesn’t win debate

The battle between proponents of religious liberties and supporters of gay rights is raging down in Houston, and…

Editorials

Defund UNRWA to help Palestine

It’s time to defund the United Nations Relief and Works Agency. It must be done now, before the…

Editorials

Government rules protect cronyism

To see the true heights of government cronyism, look to the lowly catfish. The current controversy over catfish…

Editorials

The disappointing reality of biofuels

We’re spoiled by technology — we’re used to it exceeding our expectations and wowing us with its new…

Editorials

Governor shouldn’t hide travel receipts

The governor’s spending is the public’s business. With very few exceptions, the public has a right to see…