The TPPF Take: It’s time to address human trafficking.
“The victims here are the migrants themselves, many of whom die in transit, are sexually assaulted, or even end up sexually trafficked,” says TPPF’s John Hostettler. “Women are raped and girls are sold. Unfortunately, few of the traffickers are prosecuted. Just 526 traffickers were convicted in 2018. This rampant, unrestricted human trafficking is the real crisis at the border.”
What to Know: NBC News didn’t get the response it was hoping for when it set up a site for “climate confessions.” Instead of repenting for supposed climate sins, people poked fun at the alarmists.
The TPPF Take: Climate virtue signaling is getting tiresome. The truth is that abundant, reliable energy fuels improvements in human life—and the environment.
“History has shown that economic prosperity and environmental quality go hand in hand,” says TPPF’s Katie Tahuahua. “Though the environmentalist Left loves to hate fossil fuels, our air and water are cleaner than ever because of them.”
What to Know: Austin home prices continue to set records, with the median home price inside the city limits at $400,500.
The TPPF Take: With home prices—and property tax revenues—skyrocketing, why do cities like Austin continue to raise their tax rates?
“The excuse many of these cities and counties use is that their funding will be reduced when SB 2 goes into effect,” says TPPF’s James Quintero. “That’s simply not true. If they have a real need above the new threshold, they can make their case to the voters. These new tax hikes should remind us all that the fight isn’t over. More must be done to protect hard-working Texans against insatiable local governments.”
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