Noah M. Horwitz

Senior columnist Noah Horwitz describes the legacy that Paul Ryan will leave behind after his term ends this year. 

Senior columnist Noah Horwitz argues that the appointment of John Bolton as National Security Advisor presents a serious risk of war.

Senior Columnist Noah Horwitz puts a good word in for Andrew White for Texas

Senior Columnist Noah Horowitz calls Gov. Abbot out for playing politics over maintaining his declared ideology

Senior Columnist Noah Horwitz illustrates the personal and social importance of the Astros' World Series win.

Senior Columnist Noah Horwitz pushes Democrats to at least put up a fight in the 2018 ballots.

Senior columnist Noah Horwitz explains why we need to admit when our views are wrong, especially in politics. 

Senior columnist Noah Horwitz expresses concern over the nomination of Don Willett to the Fifth Circuit Court.

Senior Columnist Noah Horwitz pushes for action in the wake of Harvey destruction.

Senior columnist Noah Horwitz laments the death of good faith in modern political discourse.

Senior Columnist Noah Horwitz pushes Texans to view state politics with the same attention as they do national.

Senior Columnist Noah Horwitz argues that the Trump administration's dealings with Russia deserve our attention just as much as the Republican's repeal of Obamacare.

Senior Columnist Noah M. Horwitz pushes true organized action as the only antidote to recent political setbacks. 

Senior Columnist Noah Horwitz responds to a recent column concerning straight-ticket voting in Republican districts.

Senior Columnist Noah M. Horwitz argues that this legislative session failed Texas schoolchildren.  

Senior Columnist Noah M. Horwitz writes that Trump's firing of the FBI director is sinister. 

Senior columnist Noah Horwitz argues that in order to become influential on the national level again, the Democratic Party must learn to accept representatives who espouse a diversity of viewpoints. 

Senior columnist Noah Horwitz argues that a contended Democratic primary is the best path to defeat Senator Ted Cruz. 

Senior Columnist Noah M. Horwitz discusses the implications of Gorsuch's record.

Senior columnist Noah M. Horwitz takes the Election Supervisory Board to task for what he sees as their intrusion on the campus' democratic process.

Senior Columnist Noah Horwitz writes about the effects of participation in local elections on marijuana possession laws. 

Senior columnist Noah M. Horwitz discusses Trump's history of denigrating the judiciary, and how that is possibly the most terrifying aspect of him taking office. 

Senior columist Noah M. Horwitz discusses why the fight over transgender individuals' access to public restrooms poses a tangible threat.

Senior Columnist Noah M. Horwitz urges readers to resist Trump's worst proposals.

Senior Columnist Noah M. Horwitz explains why a Trump victory could lead to the unthinkable.

Senior Columnist Noah M. Horwitz appeals to Paul Ryan's decency. 

Columnist Noah M. Horowitz argues that the best action against campus carry is to vote out the state representatives who voted for it. 

Senior Columnist Noah M. Horwitz discusses the NCAA's North Carolina decision and why it matters.

Senior Columnist Noah M. Horwitz argues that Hillary Clinton is more truthful and apt to admit her lies than Donald Trump.

Senior Columnist Noah M. Horwitz describes that Donald Trump's hiring of Stephen Bannon completes his and his party's move to the alt-right.

Columnist Noah M. Horwitz argues that Donald Trump could give more power to anti-Semitism in American politics.

Columnist Noah M. Horwitz illustrates the grave threat Trump's argument for nuclear proliferation presents.

Senior columnist Noah M. Horwitz discusses the moments and people that have meant the most to him during his undergraduate years at The Daily Texan.

Senior columnist analyzes that evidence against electing Railroad Commisioner Sid Miller in 2014 and argues that media outlets ought to decline endorsement when no candidate is qualified.

Senior Columnist Noah Horwitz will do everything he can to make UT Great Again!

Senior columnist Noah M. Horwitz guides voters to turn their attention to upcoming primary runoff elections and ti recognize the danger in failing to do so.

Senior columnist Noah M. Horwitz explains his thoughts on this year's SG elections.

Senior columnist Noah Horwitz explains why he is supporting the Dimitroff/Guadiana executive alliance.

Senior columnist Noah Horwitz explains why we should pay close attention to the Republican presidential candidates.

Senior Columnist Noah M. Horwitz argues that the Center for Medical Progress' doctored undercover videos are diserving of the indictments they prompted, and that Texas politicians are out of touch with reality to say otherwise.

Senior Columnist Noah M. Horwitz believes this year's primary elections in Texas will be a test of whether candidates, even in Texas' more conservative constituencies, can ever go too far right.

On Friday, terrorists affiliated with the Islamic State attacked multiple targets around Paris. At least 129 victims were killed, and hundreds of others were seriously wounded. Inevitably, the civilized world began considering how best to respond to this catastrophe. French warplanes joined the United States, Russia and others in bombing the Islamic State. Closer to home, the right wing thinks the appropriate response is to indiscriminately indict all Muslims for these attacks, particularly refugees fleeing from them.

Senior columnist Noah Horwitz discusses the necessity of the amount of core requirements facing college students today.

There are few symbols in the upcoming presidential election as easily-recognizable as Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” hat. First Trump wore it, then Tom Brady wore it, and now, strangely enough, me. When I first saw it, all lurid and assuming, I knew I had to have it. But I did not want to contribute any money to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, who I find morally, politically and personally repugnant. Thus, I was stuck in a bit of a quandary.

Senior columnist Noah M. Horwitz argues that the mainstream media let off Carly Fiorina too softly after Planned Parentedhood comments in debate. 

Senior Columnist Noah M. Horwitz believes the recent controversies surrounding Attorney General Ken Paxton and Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller are a reflection of the poor choices Texans make in elected candidates — the Texans that vote at all, that is.

Although underwhelmed with the task force's report, Senior Associate Editor Noah M. Horwitz laments its lack of decision-making power and hopes for Fenves' strong resolve in the resolution of what should be the beginning of the university's grappling

Senior Associate Editor Noah M. Horwitz argues that the recent public forums regarding Confederate statuary are irrelevant when removing the statues is simply the right thing to do.

Senior Associate Editor Noah M. Horwitz thinks symbols of the Confederate States of America were never appropriate campus or community staples.

Senior Associate Editor Noah M. Horwitz thinks with the legislative session's conclusion, Texans can expect a year and a half of bragging over (supposed) accomplishments from Texas representatives.

According to Senior Associate Editor Noah M. Horwitz, Gov. Abbott is unlikely to get involved with the Legislature this summer by calling a special session.

Senior Associate Editor Noah M. Horwitz says the legislature should legalize marijuana use in Texas.

Senior Associate Editor Noah M. Horwitz examines why Hillary Clinton's logo has gotten so much attention.

Senior Associate Editor Noah M. Horwitz contends that Texas Republicans don't really care about local control at all.

Senior Associate Editor Noah M. Horwitz contends that Ted Cruz will be a formidabble presidential candidate.

Senior Associate Editor Noah M. Horwitz discusses issues pertaining to the state, city and University on his eponymous KVRX program.

Senior Associate Editor Noah M. Horwitz discusses a recent same-sex marriage in Austin, as well as SG campaigns.

In this week's editorial program, Senior Associate Editor Noah M. Horwitz discusses the presidential election (specifically Texan candidates), legislative updates, the recent admissions report and the continuing controversy over Phi Delta Gamma's allegedly offensive party.

Senior Associate Editor Noah M. Horwitz argues vaccinations for schoolchildren should have fewer exemptions.

House Speaker Joe Straus will continue leading his chamber down the middle of the road

With Gov. Greg Abbott now calling the shots, Senior Associate Editor Noah M. Horwitz contends that things are looking up for the university

Associate editor Noah M. Horwitz contends that Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has already changed the Senate for the worse

House Speaker Joe Straus, a moderate Republican, looks certain to continue his grip on power.

Associate editor Noah M. Horwitz thinks the grand jury in Ferguson, MO likely came to an incorrect decision.

Filibusters protecting Presidents, not snap votes, show how our system is broken.

In this week's editorial podcast, Associate Editors Noah M. Horwitz and Amanda Voeller discuss Gov.-elect Greg Abbott's nominee for Secretary of State, the mayoral election and the Fisher v. Texas case.

Abigail Fisher's case against UT looks to be running out of options.

In this week's editorial podcast, Associate Editors Noah M. Horwitz and Amanda Voeller discuss last week's election results, as well as some bills that Texas legislators filed on Monday, the first day of filing.

Whatever your opinion on the controversial Voter ID law, associate editor Noah M. Horwitz reminds you that it is the law of the land, and to have a photo ID handy when voting today.

Voter turnout across Texas is insignificantly different from 2010. 

Austin might be "weird," as the saying goes, but its realities are municipal politics are quite common.

Abbott won the first debate, but his Democratic opponent came back with a vengance on Tuesday night.

Greg Abbott released his big plan to deal with women's healthcare issues. Associate Editor Noah M. Horwitz thinks it doesn't do enough.

Wendy Davis has endorsed a statewide $10 minimum wage. She should endorse allowing municipalities to set their own rates.

Associate Editor Noah M. Horwitz comments on why he thinks the viewpoints on Gov. Rick Perry's indictment, presented in last Friday's paper, were wrong. 

As one of just four daily Student newspapers in Texas goes the way of the dodo, students will be harmed the most.

Actions by Charlie Strong were a good first step, but a vivid prosecution needs to follow.

Because of victim's courage, alleged attackers already facing punishment for their crime. 

Julian Castro will be the next Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. But is that good for his long-term political future?

Daily Texan columnist Noah Horowitz discusses the death penalty. 

Daily Texan columnist Noah Horowitz spells out what he sees as the problem with the Supreme Court's recent ruling on McCutcheon v. FEC. 

Daily Texan columnist Noah Horowitz disusses how a win for Greg Abbott and his far-right politics would devestate the Democratic cause in Texas. 

Daily Texan columnist Noah Horwitz comments on the lack of reliable political polling data in Texas.

It's now par for the course for Texas Democrats to support LGBTQ rights, but the Republicans are lagging far behind. 

Texas' Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate are waging war — but unfortunately, says columnist Noah Horowitz, they're waging it against each other instead of against Republican opponent John Cornyn.