# Freedom, family, & faith

> Both Cornyn and Paxton like to say that they stand for freedom, family, and faith. But you can't stand for freedom and control women's bodies.

**By:** John McGillie  
**Published:** October 18, 2026  
**Tags:** Faith, James Talarico, Midterms, Talafreako, Texas, Texas Politics, Texas Senate Race

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Both Cornyn and Paxton like to say that they stand for freedom, family, and faith. But you can't stand for freedom and control women's bodies.

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**About the author:** John McGillie is a pen name, used for safety after threats of violence. I grew up in Wishek, North Dakota, and moved to Texas 20 years ago. I write about the history, food and back roads I keep finding along the way.

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