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Reason · Oct 1

Meet Gina Hinojosa, the Latina Democrat Who Could End Republicans' Decades-Long Grip on the Texas Governorship

Texas has not elected a Democratic governor in more than three decades. But Gina Hinojosa, a Latina civil rights attorney, former school board president, and longtime state lawmaker, is mounting an unexpectedly competitive challenge to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, with some of the latest polls showing the race within the…

Latin Times · Aug 11

Remembering David Richards, 1933-2025

“If there’s anything good in Texas—academic freedom, labor, voting rights, education, politics—his litigation facilitated it."

Texas Observer · Dec 4, 2025

Longtime Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards dies after battle with brain cancer

Richards, the eldest daughter of Gov. Ann Richards, forged her own path as a tireless advocate for women across Texas and the United States.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 20, 2025

‘Fuck You Greg Abbott’—the Musical

A satirical show about the Texas governor in his youth offers a giant Ann Richards puppet, dancing Matthew McConaughey heads, and a moment of catharsis.

Texas Observer · Oct 31, 2024

Democrats are enjoying their gender gap

"Keep going": Democrats' tough lesson from Hillary Clinton's failure to break the "highest, hardest glass ceiling"

Salon · Aug 21, 2024

From a pig as political candidate to a breakout speech for Obama − Democratic National Convention often leaves its mark on history

If the Yippies – a group of young activists known for political dissent – had their way, Americans would have elected a 145-pound pig named Pigasus as president in 1968.

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2024

Legendary Texas Observer shutting down

The 68-year-old progressive publication hit financial troubles and wasn’t able to broaden its audience

Salon · Mar 28, 2023

Last Dance with Ann Richards: Best Texas Books of 2022

How Galvestonians used to dance until they dropped (for fun), a former figure skater turned journalist, and other Lone Star State stories.

Texas Observer · Dec 26, 2022

The Woman Behind Ann Richards

In her memoir "Hope and Hard Truth," Mary Beth Rogers reveals the political grit and big heart that helped elect a legendary governor.

Texas Observer · Aug 31, 2022