The announcement by Mike Braun of a special session to redraw congressional lines is more than just another political maneuver. It’s a litmus test for conservative governance, institutional integrity, and how much the national party machine should drive state-level decisions. Fidelity to Principle or to Power? Conservatives rightly emphasize respect for institutions, transparent processes, and…
Drawing the Line: A Look at Texas’ Redistricting Gamble
Last week, the Texas Legislature stirred up quite a storm by passing a bold—and let’s be honest, pretty controversial—mid-decade redistricting map. Now, that’s not your typical move. Redistricting usually happens after the census, every ten years, not smack-dab in the middle of the decade. But here we are. The vote split right down party lines:…
The Independent Christian Conservative 