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Dragging Democracy into the Future

As the Texas Observer survives to muckrake another day, Steven Monacelli highlights the battle for democracy happening in the Lone Star State.

Texas Observer · Apr 3, 2023

The Texas Observer Lives!

After a terrifying near-death experience, we live to muckrake another day.

Texas Observer · Apr 2, 2023

To our Texas Observer Community

To our Texas Observer Community, This afternoon, the Texas Democracy Foundation has unanimously voted to rescind previous votes for layoffs. We have secured near-term pledges to bridge our immediate budget shortfall and feel confident that there is time for the Texas Observer to determine its future, thanks to the extraordinary…

Texas Observer · Mar 29, 2023

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

Texas Observer editors protest layoffs, launch crowdfunding to save the 68-year-old magazine

Journalists at the progressive publication expect to be laid off this week. Relations between the board and senior staff have severely eroded.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 27, 2023

Texas Observer, legendary crusading liberal magazine, is closing and laying off its staff

The 68-year-old progressive publication, which published Ronnie Dugger, Molly Ivins and Kaye Northcott, hit financial troubles and wasn’t able to broaden its audience, board members said.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 27, 2023

This Burned-out Texas Teacher Unseated His School Board President

The Texas public school system almost broke Andrew Gonzales' spirit. Then he won a leadership role in Austin Independent School District.

Texas Observer · Mar 21, 2023

For Trevante Rhodes of ‘Moonlight’ Fame, Acting Was Plan B

The actor talks about his move into producing and his unique journey to becoming an actor. 

Texas Observer · Mar 15, 2023

A ‘Dark Vision’ of Discipline: Zero Tolerance Makes a Comeback

Texas is already expelling an increasing number of at-risk students, and the Legislature may be about to make things worse.

Texas Observer · Mar 10, 2023