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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 )

Dismissed UT Professor Sought Financial Contribution from Epstein Foundation

By thetexasorator on February 3, 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

There’s No Easy Way Out

By Landon Hodges on January 27, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The Military Needs a Shake-Up—But Not Solely the One Hegseth Thinks

By Taimur Rehman on January 27, 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.

Debunking the “Bohemian Rhapsody” Movie

By Naran Shettigar on November 16, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Freddie Mercury deserved a better representation in the Queen biopic.

What Ken Paxton’s Acquittal Means for Texas and America Going Forward

By Evelyn Watson on November 11, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Now that Ken Paxton has been acquitted, it’s important take a look at some of the trends that played into the trial and what the outcome means for Texas and American politics.

The Road Ahead

By Aseem Agarwal on November 9, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

It’s been a great pleasure to cartoon for the Texas Orator. While my time as the TXO political cartoonist comes to a close, I hope to bring similar insight and humor into my future cartoons sometime down the road.

Remembering Japanese American Internment in World War II

By Naran Shettigar on November 9, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

America’s history of anti-Japanese racism provides valuable lessons for the present.

Make Liberalism Sexy Again

By Naran Shettigar on October 27, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

We have to call out extremism on both sides to craft a compelling liberal narrative.

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A Different Fascism? Part II

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

Homelessness or Public Transit—Progressives Can’t Decide

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American Isolationism on Display at the UN Climate Talks

The Old Lie

The Legalization of Torture: How Post-9/11 America Betrayed Its Constitution & Itself

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Dismissed UT Professor Sought Financial Contribution from Epstein Foundation

Do We Think Too Much About Ourselves?

Student Evaluation in the Age of AI Ghostwriting

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