Suicide in America
Over the last 20 years, nearly a million Americans have taken their own lives. During that time, suicide has been the...
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Gun Deaths in America by the Numbers
The horrific slaughter of nineteen children and two teachers in Uvalde, has once again focused the attention of the nation...
Eight of Ten Largest U.S. Cities, Including Houston, Lost Population in 2021
The U.S. Census Bureau released its 2021 population estimates for U.S. cities with a population of over 50,000. Eight of...
“The lady doth protest too much, methinks”
In a jaw-dropping tweet and press conference this week, County Judge Lina Hidalgo said that she expects to be indicted...
Poll: 58% of Voters Would Consider Moderate Independent in 2024 And Utah Democrats Make a Surprise Move
In a stunning new poll 58% of voters said they would consider a moderate independent for President in 2024 if...
A Primer on Mail-In Voting – Part II
Last time, I shared some of the history of voting by mail and the procedures currently used by various states. ...
Harris County Commissioners to Consider $40,000 per Month for No-Bid Contract for “Executive Protection Services”
On tomorrow’s Commissioners Court agenda (Item No. 201) is a request from the Purchasing Department to approve a no-bid contract...
A Primer on Voting by Mail – Part I
Before the 2020 election, voting by mail was becoming increasingly popular and common. Most polls before 2020, showed that voting...
Fewer People May Be Dying in the US than Normal
Of all the statistical cacophony to which we have been subjected during the COVID pandemic, there is only one metric...
County Paid $885,000 on the Vaccine Contract after Hidalgo Decided to Cancel It
The more we learn about Harris County’s vaccine outreach contract, the more it stinks. County records show that shortly after...
Harris County SAM Party Urges the Bail Bond Boardto Adopt a Minimum Fee for Violent Crimes
Harris County is experiencing a spike in violent crimes. Numerous media reports have shown that a significant portion of the increase...
Voter Fraud Misinformation
A friend of mine recently forwarded me an email he had received with a link to this webpage, posted by...
Unpacking the Texas Mail-In Voting Screw-Up
Texas’ new election law (SB1) included for the first time a requirement that mail-in ballots include either the person’s Texas...
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