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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.

We have been indexed as scholarly literature by the UT Libraries and by UT Undergraduate Studies.

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.

The Free Will Fantasy: Causal Determinism and the Politics of Responsibility

By Sam Balter on October 4, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Unpacking the illusion of free will and meaning of responsibility.

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.

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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

Foreign Affairs »

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

Culture »

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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