Times Opinion: Texas’ anti-NIMBY housing law is getting results
When the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 840, the goal was to boost the state's housing stock in major cities. The law allows developers…
Free Press Opinion: Mexican president sends the wrong signal
A potential confrontation between the U.S. and Mexico is brewing. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's refusal to arrest government officials indicted in the U.S. on…
Times Opinion: ICE shootings in Texas and Maine nod to a culture of recklessness
The January killings of protesters and U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minnesota sparked horror and concern about the tactics of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Times Opinion: Bipartisan housing law places more homes within Americans’ reach
An overwhelmingly bipartisan vote in the U.S. House and Senate — a rarity nowadays — reflects both parties' concerns with rising housing costs nationwide and shows that political compromise is still possible in Washington, even as President Donald Trump refused to sign the resulting housing bill.
Free Press Opinion: Venezuelan earthquakes show why nation must move to democracy
In the days after two devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, not only has the destruction been evident, but so has the absence of a government ready to respond to a tragedy of this scale.
Free Press Opinion: Will colleges follow the government’s lead to lower costs?
As children make their way through school, they are often reminded college is the path toward a successful career and stability.
Times Opinion: Mixed results on school cell phone ban shouldn’t derail policy
Schools across the U.S. have ramped up cell phone bans over the last few years. Now researchers are testing the effects, and the results are mixed.
Times Opinion: Texas is to blame for nation’s redistricting disaster
So far, the redistricting power grab that President Donald Trump launched in Texas has ended in a stalemate for the parties and a huge loss for our nation.
Times Opinion: After measles outbreak, why are feds keeping Texans in the dark?
For the second time in two years, Texas is experiencing a significant measles outbreak.
Times Opinion: Bible-infused reading list too exclusive for public schools
It makes sense to introduce Texas students to important moral and religious texts that have shaped our history and culture. But in a public school setting, it's important that those studies are not limited to a single tradition.
