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Commentary · Aug 14, 2026
Revoking Temporary Protected Status Comes with a Cost
Compassionate policies like TPS are not one-sided. Americans are rewarded with more prosperous communities and more safety and security abroad.
Video · Aug 20, 2026
Shilo Brooks addresses a full McFarlin Auditorium of first-year SMU students
Commentary · Aug 25, 2026
What Ukraine’s Independence Day reminds us this year
Thirty-five years ago this week, Ukrainians chose independence. In 2026, through unprovoked terror and the targeting of civilians, Russia is trying to reverse that choice by force.
Feb 6, 2026
The Struggle for Freedom
With our Struggle for Freedom series, we will ensure that their stories and names are known and that their fight for justice can be shared with many.
Sep 22, 2026
McKenzie: Where do rural Texans go for news?
Video · Sep 17, 2026
Pushing New Strategies for Local Journalism
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