Forrest Wilder
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Forrest Wilder, a native of Wimberley, Texas, is the editor of the Observer. Forrest has appeared on Democracy Now!, The Rachel Maddow Show and numerous NPR stations. His work has been mentioned by The New York Times, the Washington Post, the New Yorker, Time magazine and many other state and national publications. Other than filing voluminous open records requests, Forrest enjoys fishing, kayaking, gardening and beer-league softball. He holds a bachelor's degree in anthropology from the University of Texas at Austin.
Articles by Forrest Wilder
Drought Still Haunts Texas’ Water Supply
Despite a wet winter, many reservoirs are perilously low.
Elizabeth Ames Jones: Is Austin Really the Capital of Texas?
Jones argues that Austin may not be "the Capital of the State" in order to keep her Railroad Commission seat while running for Texas Senate. Hilarity ensues.
Texas Republicans in Congress Flunk on the Environment
The League of Conservation Voters call the 112th Congress