Category: Government & Accountability
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Policing Taste or Policing Thought? Texas, Teachers, and the Free Speech Line
A lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency over teacher discipline following Charlie Kirk’s assassination raises a difficult but necessary question for conservatives: where does condemning political violence end—and where does government overreach into protected speech begin?
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Federal Judge Blocks Texas App Store Child Safety Law, Raising Free Speech and Government Overreach Questions
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Texas’s App Store Accountability Act, ruling the child-safety law likely violates the First Amendment by sweeping too broadly. The decision highlights a growing tension between protecting kids online and limiting government overreach into speech, privacy, and parental choice.
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Louisiana’s Underwater Mortgage Crisis Signals Deeper Warning for the South
Louisiana has emerged as a crisis for underwater mortgages, with nearly 12% of homes seriously affected. Contributing factors include severe weather damaging properties and rising insurance costs due to regulatory issues. Although reforms are showing promise, the situation warns that housing stability relies on insurance viability and comprehensive market reforms beyond climate discussions.
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Arkansas RICO Case Raises Alarms Over Legal Ethics, AI Misuse, and Courtroom Accountability
A federal racketeering case in Arkansas highlights issues of attorney ethics and AI misuse in court. Lawyer Tony Pirani was fined after submitting AI-generated filings with false citations. The court reinforced the importance of professional judgment, emphasizing that technology cannot replace accountability in law. This case serves as a warning for attorneys nationwide.
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Oklahoma Targets State Farm With RICO Allegations — A High-Stakes Test for Insurance, Oversight, and Market Stability
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has intervened in a dispute with State Farm, alleging systematic underpayment of hail damage claims under the “Hail Focus Initiative.” The case, citing racketeering laws, raises questions about state insurance regulation amidst soaring premiums and ongoing litigation. The outcome could significantly impact Oklahoma’s insurance market.
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They Promised Freedom. They Delivered Death Houses.
Texas’ lightly regulated boarding-home system was sold as a low-cost alternative for vulnerable adults. Instead, a major investigation reveals preventable deaths, chemical restraint, and financial exploitation—often with little to no state oversight. This conservative analysis exposes how “light-touch” governance became lethal, and why real accountability—not more bureaucracy—is the solution.
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