From Pizzagate to Groomergate: Alex Jones Tries to Regain Influence Through Anti-LGBTQ+ Bigotry ‘He’s an elder statesman of bullshit.’ Texas Observer · Jun 8, 2022
Uvalde and the Border Security Scam In South Texas, an international military apparatus lords over Latinos. Texas Observer · Jun 7, 2022
Heroin, Cornell, Prison, and Journalism In ‘Corrections in Ink,’ star criminal justice reporter Keri Blakinger skillfully tells the story of her own unusual life. Texas Observer · Jun 7, 2022
Greg Casar Superstar? The organizer, groundbreaking Austin policymaker, and congressional nominee plans to be the House’s ‘most pro-labor’ member. Texas Observer · Jun 6, 2022
Southern Baptists Face Up to Sexual Abuse “The rot runs deep in this institution.” Texas Observer · Jun 3, 2022
Record Highs: Springtime Heat a Dangerous New Threat to Homeless Texans Sweltering temperatures imperil unsheltered residents, and community resources aren’t a given. Texas Observer · Jun 3, 2022
Greg Abbott: Bad Governor, Bad Lawyer The Uvalde shooting shows how little of his legal training he remembers. Texas Observer · Jun 2, 2022
Title 42’s Long Tail of Pain More than 1.8 million asylum-seekers have been expelled under the pandemic-era statute. Texas Observer · Jun 1, 2022
Hey Hey, NRA, How Many Kids Did You Kill Today? Hundreds of anti-gun violence protestors took over Discovery Green Park. Texas Observer · May 28, 2022
Will Uvalde Be Enough? The body count linked to Texas’ lax gun laws continues to mount. Texas Observer · May 26, 2022
Everyday Gun Ownership Set the Stage for the Uvalde Massacre There is no such thing as a responsible owner. Texas Observer · May 25, 2022
Bush Dynasty Ends with a Whimper in Texas Runoffs Light on Surprise Democrats solidify their statewide slate as Attorney General Ken Paxton steps closer to a third term and Representative Jasmine Crockett wins in Dallas. Texas Observer · May 25, 2022
Anti-Abortion Democrat Henry Cuellar Appears to Prevail Despite FBI Cloud The nine-term Laredo Congressman declared victory Tuesday night over progressive challenger Jessica Cisneros with a razor-thin margin. Texas Observer · May 25, 2022
Texas Observer · May 23, 2022 Report: Google Fiber Subcontractors’ Record Shows Value of Union Labor ‘High-speed reliable broadband is a social justice issue, it’s a climate justice issue, and it’s an economic justice issue.'
Texas Observer · May 21, 2022 Bernie Sanders Shows Up to Stop Progressives From Slipping Further in South Texas The Vermont legislator's endorsement of Jessica Cisneros in San Antonio comes ahead of Tuesday's runoff election.
Texas Observer · May 20, 2022 Texas’ ‘Anti-Censorship’ Law Censors Social Media. What If It Goes Into Effect? A federal appeals court recently upheld a state law requiring companies like Facebook and Twitter to host hate speech.
Texas Observer · May 20, 2022 Texas’ Insane Heat Wave Shows Our Grid Isn’t Ready for Climate Change As weather gets more extreme and the population booms, ERCOT and state leaders need to get a grip on reality.
Texas Observer · May 19, 2022 Dallas Runoff Will Determine Heir to Powerhouse EBJ’s Seat in Congress The race between Representative Jasmine Crockett and Jane Hope Hamilton has divided leaders of the North Texas Democratic establishment.
Texas Observer · May 17, 2022 It’s Dangerous to Be a Latino Worker in Texas The state leads the nation in workplace injuries and deaths.
Texas Observer · May 16, 2022 Texans Show Up in Force to Protect ‘Roe’ The Supreme Court is about to overturn 1973 landmark reproductive-rights ruling. Austinites are not here for it.
Texas Observer · May 16, 2022 The San Antonio Border Security Expo Is Decadent and Depraved Robot dogs, cocktails, a shooting competition, and more taxpayer money than you can shake a drone at.
Texas Observer · May 13, 2022 Texas Supreme Court Throws Out Protections for Trans Youth The decision reaffirms the state child welfare agency’s ability to investigate families who seek gender-affirming care for their kids.
Texas Observer · May 13, 2022 Right-Wingers Gain Ground in Texas School Board Elections Anti-“critical race theory” crusaders picked up seats in May elections around the state as part of a nationwide movement.
Texas Observer · May 12, 2022 Here Are the Latest Environmental Reasons You Must Stop Eating Meat Climate change is happening. What you eat may mean more for our futures than the car you drive.