Cameron Abrams

REDACTED #90: The Last One "I am coming up on three years in the Austin office, but instead of an anniversary, my time here is coming to an end." "The Texan, its founder Konni Burton, and the entire team took a chance on a random guy from California with no journalistic experience and provided me with a life-changing opportunity. It is truly a gift I will never take for granted. What I found here in Texas is something undoubtedly unlike anywhere else in the world. The time I have spent here has provided me with untold numbers of fascinating conversations and unique experiences with unforgettable people." Read the full newsletter ⤵️

It's sad, but a 4th grader would likely struggle to read this post. What exactly has caused a majority of America’s children to struggle with illiteracy? It's likely a product of noise from a constantly changing, algorithmically saturated, technologically mediated environment.

Introducing The Family Front with @TPPF! Pilot episode is live! I sat down with @BradWilcoxIFS to dig into the data behind family formation in America and what it means for policy, culture, and the future. More episodes coming. Start here 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=lJWLd2…

Disagreement? Expected. Anger? Normal. But when political violence becomes excusable, or even morally acceptable, enough is enough.

My latest in The Cannon @TPPF Strikes on Iran raise important questions "For us, the distant observer, you can be mad or excited and even confused. Just know, history is written by outcomes." Read the full article ⤵️

My sister can’t stop crying over hockey, and my whole family has been glued to the Olympic Games. What does that have to do with patriotism? Read my newest piece below published with @TPPF

Can self-improvement widen into self-command? Can it yield to virtue? My latest on the "looksmaxxing" phenomena is up at The Cannon @TPPF Read here ⤵️

Texas’ State Board of Education is finalizing a chronological history curriculum that tells the whole story of how America became exceptional. texaspolicy.com/sboe-workgroup…

"Right under our noses in Texas, Islamist actors — cloaked in the language of charity, education, and cultural outreach — have quietly extended their influence deep into our communities, schools, and universities. What was once fringe concern has now become a strategic issue of foreign influence and ideological penetration that demands serious attention."

Our kids are becoming fat, slow, and atrophied. They are at increasing risk for future health problems. All this puts America on the bench when it comes gametime for our international ambitions. thecannononline.com/mind-the-body/

My new op-ed in The Cannon @TPPF When Political Rhetoric Goes Too Far "The ethnic, cultural, and political realities once thought resolved continue to assert themselves against abstractions that pretend to not exist." Read more ⤵️

Americans are fat, and the obesity problem with our children has only ballooned. Yes, the food we eat is part of the problem, but another big hurdle remains: the decline of physical activity. thecannononline.com/mind-the-body/

My latest in @TPPF The Cannon Mind the Body "Spacious skies, amber waves of grain, and shining seas have been succeeded by golden arches, purple-neon bells, and flashing coupon codes for dollar-menu meal deals." Read more ⤵️

Grateful to @theammind for publishing my piece! On Lincoln, immigration, and the limits of subsidiarity. @TPPF

We just unveiled a new policy agenda promoting marriage, family formation, and putting Texas children on a path to prosperity. The Family Success Project's objectives include: Improving TANF Programs to Strengthen Marriage and Family: Reorients TANF to prioritize promoting two-parent families and measures program success through clear metrics. Child Support at Conception: Allows courts to order child support payments starting at conception to provide financial support for mothers and promote father accountability. Establishing the Texas Office of Parental Rights: Creates an enforcement office within the Attorney General’s office to protect parental rights across multiple domains. Success Sequence Education: Requires instruction on the ‘Success Sequence’—graduation, full-time work, marriage before children—to reduce poverty and promote family success. Child Welfare Reform: Expand upon success transforming the culture of child welfare to prioritize family integrity, reduce the number of children who enter foster care, and improve the quality of services intended to protect children and preserve families. Prohibit Social Media Companies from Peddling their Addictive, Harmful Product to Minors: Prohibits minors from accessing social media to mitigate mental health harms and exploitation risks.

NEW: "I personally observed several hundred students—some of them very young—marching up Congress Avenue toward the Texas Capitol. Many carried signs bearing vulgar slogans, including messages such as 'F*** ICE.' Students arrived in waves, at times accompanied by Austin ISD police officers. Adults wearing badges walked alongside the students, suggesting the presence of teachers or other district personnel."

For decades, Mississippi ranked near the bottom in reading. Then Mississippi did something bold. The state passed the Literacy-Based Promotion Act, creating what's now known as the Mississippi Miracle.