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The Labor Question

By Benjamin Castro on March 11, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Why The Supreme Court Should Overturn Dobbs and Reinstate Roe: An Amicus Brief

By Heather Wood on March 7, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Why the Supreme Court Must Restore the Unitary Executive

By Taimur Rehman on February 28, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

A Different Fascism? Part II

By Luca Balescu on February 16, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

How a Conservative Court Chose to Preserve Abortion as a Fundamental Right

By Heather Wood on February 16, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Homelessness or Public Transit—Progressives Can’t Decide

By Winston Crane on February 5, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

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The Texas Orator is a multi-partisan, peer-reviewed political publication that is part of the Associated Collegiate Press. We value thorough analysis in our articles and strive to protect the ideals of free speech and unhindered access to information on campus and nationwide. We seek to keep the student body informed of the implications of ever-changing political climates, both domestically and abroad, from a range of voices and perspectives.

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Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in these articles, editorials, and creative pieces are solely those of individual authors or guest authors and do not necessarily reflect the official endorsement of The Texas Orator, its affiliates, or its contributors.

Political Polarization and How It Is Enforced By Media

By Heather Wood on September 29, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Political polarization has been both worsened and normalized through different aspects of media and how people choose to consume it.

To Disagree Without Hate: The Complexity of Empathy

By Ximena Carrillo on September 29, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

As long as violence remains a celebrated part of the national story, empathy for its victims will always be inconsistent.

Lessons From London

By Jessica Chai on September 25, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

In a time of global reordering and uncertainty about the future, we must reflect on the history of what America has been and decide what America must be.

Social Media and Politics: Find the Happy Medium

By Madeline Shepherd on September 23, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

A look at how politicians have successfuly(and not so) utilized social media to garner support for their campaigns.

The Role of Defense Attorneys, as Someone Who Interns at the District Attorney’s Office

By sarayubellary on September 22, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The delicate yet necessary bond that exists between the prosecution and defense attorneys.

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The Labor Question

Why The Supreme Court Should Overturn Dobbs and Reinstate Roe: An Amicus Brief

Why the Supreme Court Must Restore the Unitary Executive

Foreign Affairs »

What is a Supreme Leader, Anyway? Understanding Iran’s Highest Office

World War Three and American Decline, Part I

The Lesser Known Diplomacy

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Morning Train

Podcasts as Academic Discourse: Examining the Motif of Vagina Dentata

AI Deepfake and The End of Shared Reality

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