Daily Archives: January 16, 2025

SCOTUS hears the Texas anti-porn case

There’s a lot on the line here. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared conflicted over whether a Texas law regulating adult entertainment websites infringes upon First Amendment free speech rights of adults seeking to access online pornography. At issue … Continue reading

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Nate Paul takes a plea

Another anticlimactic end to an ongoing saga. Nate Paul, a prominent Austin real estate developer and head of World Class Holdings, has pleaded guilty to a single count of making false statements to a lending institution. The plea, entered Wednesday, … Continue reading

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More on the Women’s Pro Baseball League

Good overview of the things this new league will need to do to have a good chance of success. For the first time since the Eisenhower Administration, women dreaming of playing baseball professionally in the United States will have the … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of January 13

The Texas Progressive Alliance sends its love to the people of Los Angeles as it brings you this week’s roundup. A portal of verified fundraisers for people affected by the fires is here for anyone who might like to make … Continue reading

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