This past April 23rd through the 25th, the Young Conservatives of Texas hosted their annual statewide convention. As Texas’ most active youth organization, YCT prides themselves on their “principles over party” motto and supports non-partisan initiatives for spreading the conservative principles, such as life and liberty. This year, among the many chapters and alumni that attended, politicians including Ted Cruz, Chip Roy, Mayes Middleton, Briscoe Cain, Bryan Hughes, and more attended panels, gave speeches, and speculated on the future of politics in Texas and nationwide.
Read MoreCruz is loved by most conservatives for his willingness to consistently stand for conservative value and for refusing to cave to the establishment Republicans or Democrats…. There are two main takeaways from Senator Cruz’s speech which apply to conservatives across the United States. First, Cruz stressed that there is a need to work hard. Second, conservatives have a reason to be optimistic.
Read MoreAs a connoisseur of Communism (not by choice mind you) I can argue for the falseness of the Communism the Chinese government proclaims. Yes, they keep the massive governmental structure that has the power to infringe all human rights without anything to oppose them, but the original Marxist economic ideology that serves as the foundation for Communism has long been abandoned.
Read MoreJudge Christopher Murray of Michigan has ruled that the Michigan Secretary of State violated state election law. Secretary Joceyln Benson gave several election related orders that circumvented the Michigan legislative branch. Of specific note, Benson ordered that absentee ballots be sent to every registered voter. Furthermore, she said that absentee ballots should be assumed to be legitimate even if there were irregularities in the signatures of the absentee voter.
Read More“Yesterday’s liberals are today’s conservatives.” That quote seems to be true as indicated by one survey. A majority of Republicans now support same-sex marriage rights. Before Obergefell v. Hodges, the Supreme Court case which resulted in nationwide gay marriage rights, it was a common Republican/conservative talking point to oppose homosexuality.
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