"The Constitution shall never be
construed...to prevent the people
of the United States who are
peaceable citizens from keeping
their own arms." -- Sam Adams
construed...to prevent the people
of the United States who are
peaceable citizens from keeping
their own arms." -- Sam Adams
A planned meeting of the Pope and
Pres. Obama is causing confusion
over who is supposed to kiss whose
ring.
Pres. Obama is causing confusion
over who is supposed to kiss whose
ring.
ON THE
RECORD
RECORD
"Do we really think a government
dominated education is going to
produce citizens capable of
dominating their government, as the
education of a truly vigilant
self-governing people requires?"--
Alan Keyes
dominated education is going to
produce citizens capable of
dominating their government, as the
education of a truly vigilant
self-governing people requires?"--
Alan Keyes
FIELD ANNOUNCES FOR COURT OF APPEALS
March 29, 2009 - Scott Field, an Austin attorney, has announced his
candidacy for the seat being vacated by Jan Patterson on the Third Court of
Appeals. (Page 3)
March 29, 2009 - Scott Field, an Austin attorney, has announced his
candidacy for the seat being vacated by Jan Patterson on the Third Court of
Appeals. (Page 3)
HOMESCHOOL THE LEADING CHOICE
By PAUL E. PETERSON
(Reprinted from Education Next)
For those who think about school choice, vouchers and charter schools are canonical. But going by the numbers, home
schooling is the choicest item on the choice menu. (Page Four)
By PAUL E. PETERSON
(Reprinted from Education Next)
For those who think about school choice, vouchers and charter schools are canonical. But going by the numbers, home
schooling is the choicest item on the choice menu. (Page Four)
IDEOLOGY TRUMPS SCIENCE AT EPA
By Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN)
jULY 3, 2009 - The House of Representatives has passed the Waxman-Markey climate change bill, also referred to
as cap-and-trade, or cap-and-tax, or the national energy tax, on the premise that if we don't act now to cut carbon
emissions, our planet's environment will incur irreversible damage. Commentary
By Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN)
jULY 3, 2009 - The House of Representatives has passed the Waxman-Markey climate change bill, also referred to
as cap-and-trade, or cap-and-tax, or the national energy tax, on the premise that if we don't act now to cut carbon
emissions, our planet's environment will incur irreversible damage. Commentary
COMMENTARY
OBAMA AND THE SUPREME COURT
May 2, 2009 - With the departure of Supreme Court Justice David Souter imminent, President Obama’s views on
the role of the court take on a new immediacy. Editorials
NO GOOD REASON TO OPPOSE VOTE ID BILL
April 8, 2008 -- The Legislature is considering what has been described in the media as a requirement that a voter
show a photo ID before being allowed to vote. Actually, the requirement is a lot less stringent than that since other
forms if identification are acceptable under the terms of the bill. Editorials
May 2, 2009 - With the departure of Supreme Court Justice David Souter imminent, President Obama’s views on
the role of the court take on a new immediacy. Editorials
NO GOOD REASON TO OPPOSE VOTE ID BILL
April 8, 2008 -- The Legislature is considering what has been described in the media as a requirement that a voter
show a photo ID before being allowed to vote. Actually, the requirement is a lot less stringent than that since other
forms if identification are acceptable under the terms of the bill. Editorials
EDITORIALS
ALTRUISM AT THE POINT OF A GUN - By Rick Moran - March 20, 2009
BARACK ABORTION DECISION LEAST POPULAR - Feb. 3, 2009
BREAKING FREE FROM THE CONSTITUTION - By Bob Ward - Editor,Texas Daily
Nov. 14, 2008
KINDERGARTNERS GET GAY 'PLEDGE' CARDS - Pete Chagnon - OneNewsNow - Nov. 9, 2008
ABORTION IS A RACIAL ISSUE - By Joe Pojman, Ph.D. - Oct. 6, 2008
GROWTH IN GOVERNMENT JOBS NO BLESSING - By Tom Pauken, Chairman, Texas Workforce
Commission - Sept. 13, 2008
COMMUNIST CALLED OBAMA MENTOR - By CLIFF KINCAID - Oct. 9, 2008WHO IS SARAH PALIN? - By
Butch King -- Alaskan Bush Pilot and Guide - Sept. 9, 2008
CHARTER SCHOOLS SURGING ACROSS U.S. - By Robert Holland - July 5, 2008
STATE OFFERS DEATH, NOT REMEDY - June 27, 2008
WHO KNEW FREE ENERGY COULD BE SO EXPENSIVE? - By Drew Thornley - May 24, 2008
OBAMA’S ANTI-MARRIAGE AGENDA - By Gary Bauer - March 4, 2008
IS BARACK OBAMA ‘BIG BROTHER’? - By Gary Bauer - May 20, 2008
NORTH AMERICA HEALTH PLAN VIOLATES RIGHTS - By Phyllis Schlafly - Sept. 12, 2007 -
TEACHERS RESISTING LEFTIST UNION - By Connie Sadowski - Published in School Reform News by The
Heartland Institute - Oct. 7, 2007
EFFORT TO TOLL INTERSTATES SHOULD BE STOPPED - Edit. - Sept. 4, 2007
HOUSTON PUPILS GAIN FROM COMPETITION - BY JAMIE STORY - Sept. 22, 2007
REWRITING HISTORY - AN EROSION OF OUR STANDARDS - By Mike Pearce - Nov. 7, 2007
BARACK ABORTION DECISION LEAST POPULAR - Feb. 3, 2009
BREAKING FREE FROM THE CONSTITUTION - By Bob Ward - Editor,Texas Daily
Nov. 14, 2008
KINDERGARTNERS GET GAY 'PLEDGE' CARDS - Pete Chagnon - OneNewsNow - Nov. 9, 2008
ABORTION IS A RACIAL ISSUE - By Joe Pojman, Ph.D. - Oct. 6, 2008
GROWTH IN GOVERNMENT JOBS NO BLESSING - By Tom Pauken, Chairman, Texas Workforce
Commission - Sept. 13, 2008
COMMUNIST CALLED OBAMA MENTOR - By CLIFF KINCAID - Oct. 9, 2008WHO IS SARAH PALIN? - By
Butch King -- Alaskan Bush Pilot and Guide - Sept. 9, 2008
CHARTER SCHOOLS SURGING ACROSS U.S. - By Robert Holland - July 5, 2008
STATE OFFERS DEATH, NOT REMEDY - June 27, 2008
WHO KNEW FREE ENERGY COULD BE SO EXPENSIVE? - By Drew Thornley - May 24, 2008
OBAMA’S ANTI-MARRIAGE AGENDA - By Gary Bauer - March 4, 2008
IS BARACK OBAMA ‘BIG BROTHER’? - By Gary Bauer - May 20, 2008
NORTH AMERICA HEALTH PLAN VIOLATES RIGHTS - By Phyllis Schlafly - Sept. 12, 2007 -
TEACHERS RESISTING LEFTIST UNION - By Connie Sadowski - Published in School Reform News by The
Heartland Institute - Oct. 7, 2007
EFFORT TO TOLL INTERSTATES SHOULD BE STOPPED - Edit. - Sept. 4, 2007
HOUSTON PUPILS GAIN FROM COMPETITION - BY JAMIE STORY - Sept. 22, 2007
REWRITING HISTORY - AN EROSION OF OUR STANDARDS - By Mike Pearce - Nov. 7, 2007
CAP AND TRADE: BEST FOR TEXAS?
BY SUSAN COMBS, TEXAS STATE COMPTROLLER
June 27, 2009 - As Texans swelter this summer, we are turning up our air
conditioning and hitting the road for vacation. These seasonal routines — as
well as many aspects of daily life — would become more expensive because
of proposals pending in Washington. Page 8
BY SUSAN COMBS, TEXAS STATE COMPTROLLER
June 27, 2009 - As Texans swelter this summer, we are turning up our air
conditioning and hitting the road for vacation. These seasonal routines — as
well as many aspects of daily life — would become more expensive because
of proposals pending in Washington. Page 8
PRESS BOX
TAKING THE WHEEL FROM GM'S BOSS
Odessa American
We pored through the U.S. Constitution and just couldn't find the clause that says, "the president of the United States
shall have the authority to fire the president of any corporation with whom he is dissatisfied." Maybe it was an
amendment that hadn't been printed yet in the edition we have? Press Box
MOMENT OF SILENCE LAW
Kerrville Daily Times
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld Texas’ Moment of Silence law. The provision, which took
effect in September 2003, changed the way school days begin in Texas, allowing children to “reflect, pray, meditate
or engage in any other silent activities” for one minute after the American and Texas pledges of allegiance have been
recited. Press Box
Odessa American
We pored through the U.S. Constitution and just couldn't find the clause that says, "the president of the United States
shall have the authority to fire the president of any corporation with whom he is dissatisfied." Maybe it was an
amendment that hadn't been printed yet in the edition we have? Press Box
MOMENT OF SILENCE LAW
Kerrville Daily Times
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld Texas’ Moment of Silence law. The provision, which took
effect in September 2003, changed the way school days begin in Texas, allowing children to “reflect, pray, meditate
or engage in any other silent activities” for one minute after the American and Texas pledges of allegiance have been
recited. Press Box
WEAKNESSES IN EVOLUTION DEFENSE
March 14, 2009 - The State Board of Education is debating how to teach evolution in the classroom and
the discussion produced an amazing statement by an alleged curriculum expert. y Freedom Watch
March 14, 2009 - The State Board of Education is debating how to teach evolution in the classroom and
the discussion produced an amazing statement by an alleged curriculum expert. y Freedom Watch
TEXAS REPS ON ENERGY BILL
June 27, 2009 - Nine texans were among the 219 members of the U.S.
House who voted for the massive cap-and-trade energy bill Page 10
June 27, 2009 - Nine texans were among the 219 members of the U.S.
House who voted for the massive cap-and-trade energy bill Page 10
EDUCATION VICTORY FOR TEXAS STUDENTS
By Ken Mercer, Texas State Board of Education Member
April 5, 2009 - Common sense, combined with the pressure of at least
14,000 constituent communications in favor of allowing students to discuss
all sides of a science theory, finally prevailed. Page 9
By Ken Mercer, Texas State Board of Education Member
April 5, 2009 - Common sense, combined with the pressure of at least
14,000 constituent communications in favor of allowing students to discuss
all sides of a science theory, finally prevailed. Page 9
GOP SENATE HOPEFUL DEFENDS CONSERVATISM
June 25, 2009 - Republican Railroad Commissioner and U.S. Senate
hopeful Michael Williams denied claims that the conservative message is
“stale” and should be abandoned by the party. Page Two
June 25, 2009 - Republican Railroad Commissioner and U.S. Senate
hopeful Michael Williams denied claims that the conservative message is
“stale” and should be abandoned by the party. Page Two
STIMULUS BILL MANDATES
HEALTH CARE RATIONING
Feb. 10, 2009 - Betsy McCaughey, an adjunct senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, has exposed what may have been
the best kept secret in Washington – Obama’s “stimulus” bill allows a Federal bureaucrat to overrule the treatment
decisions of the doctor who examined you. Page Seven
HEALTH CARE RATIONING
Feb. 10, 2009 - Betsy McCaughey, an adjunct senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, has exposed what may have been
the best kept secret in Washington – Obama’s “stimulus” bill allows a Federal bureaucrat to overrule the treatment
decisions of the doctor who examined you. Page Seven
_______________________________
By Bob Ward - Editor,Texas Daily
GALLUP FINDS MOST AMERICANS PRO-LIFE
May 22, 2009 -- For the first time since 1995, a majority of Americans
consider themselves pro-life rather than pro-choice according to new
Gallup poll. Page five.
May 22, 2009 -- For the first time since 1995, a majority of Americans
consider themselves pro-life rather than pro-choice according to new
Gallup poll. Page five.
MEET THE OBAMOBILE
June 2, 2009 - Page 6
June 2, 2009 - Page 6
