Opinion

This wish list for changes the Heritage Foundation would like to see in the U.S. government and culture was not made by Donald Trump, although several of its proposals are known to have been mentioned by Trump on previous occasions. He has claimed not to know what this list is, but there can be little doubt that he now knows and possesses the list.

A little-known federal agency might be our most powerful asset in the race for global tech leadership. The International Trade Commission has the power to deter patent infringement abroad and at home by blocking infringers’ access to the huge American market.

National Voter Registration Day was Sept. 17, it’s crucial to reflect on the significance of the right to vote — a fundamental pillar of democracy that many fought tirelessly to secure. Voting is more than a civic duty; it is an expression of your voice, your values and your vision for the future. The fight continues to this day.

There’s never been a more stressful time to be a teacher. I say that as someone who worked in K-12 schools for more than 20 years, first as a teacher and then as a principal.

America’s poorest seniors could soon find it much harder to get the medicines they need. That’s because Medicare’s Low-Income Subsidy program, which provides millions of seniors with prescription drug coverage that comes with no monthly premium, is eroding.

We have to give credit to Gov. Greg Abbott, who addressed wide-ranging topics beyond border security at Tuesday’s Alliance of Cities summit in McAllen. We hope to see more state issues occupy is attention in the future.

The normally arcane topic of tariffs has become a major element in the current presidential race. The issue is significant for the Rio Grande Valley, where cross-border trade is a major part of our economy.

When it’s time to take a hard look at our public officials and decide which ones to reelect — or reject — we need information.

Andrés Manuel López Obrador has one week remaining in his term as Mexico’s president. Traditionally, outgoing heads of state spend their final weeks tidying up loose ends and working with their successors to make the transition as seamless as possible.

Facing our mortality is hard for many people. In the Latino community, talking about death is often avoided and may even seem taboo. Having the opportunity to consider the end of our life and make purposeful choices about that inevitable time is an important part of ensuring our death can have substantial meaning.