America's Founding Fathers were determined to avoid the domination of government over religious groups and to avoid a situation where religious belief could be dictated by the government. Our Founding Fathers made sure the people would enjoy a true … [Read more]
Straight ticket voting changes in store for Texas?
The latest rumor going around the Capital regarding straight ticket voting is that the big three, Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker of the House Joe Straus have struck a deal. Apparently this deal will allow straight ticket voting in … [Read more]
Senator Joan Huffman-Let the People Vote
I wanted to say thank you to Senator Joan Huffman. It is rare elected officials look out for the taxpayers. Senator Huffman, in an act of open defiance, inserted a provision into her pension reform bill that would require a vote on Mayor Turner’s … [Read more]
Making Bail: Punished For Being Poor
A two-tiered justice system: One for those who can afford it and one for those who can’t by Howie Katz In too many cases, those charged with crimes are kept locked up for weeks, if not for months, simply because they cannot afford to make bail. … [Read more]
Reflections on Trump’s Address to Congress and its Challenge
…If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you …you’ll be a Man, my son! If, by Rudyard Kipling The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined. Those which … [Read more]
Letter to Houston Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund Members
from David L. Keller, Jr., Chairman, HFRRF Board of Trustees Dear Members: In recent days, Mayor Sylvester Turner effectively has instructed city staff to end discussions with the Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund. After more … [Read more]
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