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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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Who Should We Hold Responsible for Astroworld?: The Dangers of Visual Digital Media

By Bethany Roberts on December 7, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

The people (and the internet) are looking for a scapegoat.

The Whole World is Watching: Analyzing The Trial of the Chicago 7

By Amara Kwiatkowski on December 3, 2021 • ( 2 Comments )

We can learn a lot from movies based on real life. How does Aaron Sorkin’s 2020 film relate to today?

When Ideology Goes Too Far: The Call for Open-Mindedness

By Jaxson C. Shealy on December 2, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

With the political climate this divisive, how can Americans work to unify?

The Over Commercialization of Alcohol and the Criminalization of Marijuana

By Carolina Cruz on November 30, 2021 • ( 2 Comments )

Criminalizing marijuana while making alcohol socially acceptable is hypocritical; there needs to be a moral shift in the portrayal of marijuana for progress in the United States.

The Next Satanic Scare? Astroworld Theorists Take Advantage Of Your Fear

By chloeholliman on November 29, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

The tragedy of Astroworld has been co-opted by online theorists claiming the event was some sort of satanic ritual. How is this fear-mongering affecting young people on social media?

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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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